By Christine Baker
A novel of grief, magic, and the wild beauty of human–animal bonds
When loss cracks us open, the natural world can heal us in unexpected, mystical ways. In this sweeping story of love, resilience, and the bond between humans and animals, discover how the extraordinary hides in the everyday.
About the Book
Raising Artemis is a luminous novel of grief, resilience, and the mystical bonds between humans and animals. With magical realism and heart, it invites readers into a world where healing comes on four legs and the extraordinary hides within the everyday. Proudly human-authored.
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Forthcoming in 2026 Roundfire Books
"This magical book had me from the start. The voice of Lucy the cat captures all I believe—and more—about our connection with the animals who come into our lives as teachers, soulmates...” – Elena Mannes, Author of Soul Dog
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Behind-the-scenes updates as the book comes to life.
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About the Author
Meet Christine Baker
Christine Baker is a storyteller, speaker, and lifelong animal lover. Her writing explores the quiet magic woven into everyday life — the resilience we discover in loss, and the extraordinary ways animals shape our journeys.
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She is also the author of Why She Plays: The World of Women’s Basketball (University of Nebraska Press), a groundbreaking book that gave voice to female athletes and celebrated their passion for the game. Whether writing about sports or weaving tales of magical realism, Christine is drawn to stories of strength, connection, and the courage to live authentically.
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Raising Artemis is her most personal work yet, blending her love of nature, her beloved animal companions, and her belief that stories can heal. When she isn’t writing, Christine can be found tending her garden, walking along the Connecticut shoreline, or sharing her home with animals who always seem to have the last word.
