christa p. shepherd
Author・ Artist ・Musician
About
Christa Psalm Shepherd is an author, illustrator, and musician who is passionate about promoting the arts. She received her master’s in vocal performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2021 and is currently working as a vocal coach and performer. She is an avid reader and published two books of her own in 2025, “The Ill-Tempered Clavier” and “Pickles and Pebbles’ Halloween Adventure.” She loves writing children’s literature, but her deep love is poetry, and is releasing her first poetry book, “Candid,” spring of 2026.
When she’s not making music or writing, she loves traveling with her pilot husband, Josh, and being “Mama” to their son, Rhett.
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“The author’s masterful storytelling captures readers from the first page and holds their attention to the very end.”
— Crystal Bowman, Bestselling Award-Winning Author
“I love this book!”
— Owen, Age 4
“I’m an adult and a cellist of twenty some years and this was like discovering the delight of music, and especially making music, all over again. Highly recommend.”
— Hannah Dykstra
(Cellist, Artist)
“An enchanting Christmas tale for children eager to explore the world of music.”
— Dr. Kristín Jónína Taylor
(Professional Concert Pianist, Educator)
“The author crafted the tale skillfully and the illustrations, drawn by the author’s own hand, are as much a part of the story as the text.”
— Bill Goodwin
(Professional Writing Consultant)
My books
My Music
I love music! I’m a classically-trained singer, vocal coach, and performer! Learn more about what I’m up to:
Ever my dad first introduced me to “The Phantom of the Opera” soundtrack when I was 4, I’ve wanted to be a singer. I love all kinds of music–opera, folk (especially John Denver!), oldies, big band, pop… I could go on and on! I love teaching my students a variety of genres as well.
