About Chris

A Publishers Weekly Bestselling author and self-professed princess, I believe it’s always the write time for real-life fairytales brimming with hope for new beginnings, humor in the messy middle, & heart for happy endings. Originally from the Midwest, I relocated to the Southwest with my real-life hero, Bob and daughter, Bailey. I have a bachelor’s degree in Literature, Writing & Film, and my past careers include administrative, editorial and substitute teaching. I’m a member of Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers, and I received a 5-star reader review in the 2024 Readers' Favorite Book Reviews and Award Contest for my Harlequin Love Inspired debut, A FATHER’S VOW (April 2024).

Chris Maday Schmidt

I currently reside in Northern Arizona and write clean & wholesome stories about family, friendship, and faith for Woman’s World, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Guideposts. My next Love Inspired novel—THE FIRE CHIEF’S SURPRISE—releases July 2025. Sign up for my Always the Write Time newsletter to receive monthly encouragement, exclusive giveaways, bookish news, and more: bit.ly/3uXz2l8.

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My passion project: The Letter Project

7 in 10 girls believe they're not good enough. The Letter Project is on a mission to change their minds. TLP is a faith-based nonprofit that writes letters to girls around the world who need extra love and support. Its message is simple: they believe in the power of women supporting one another.

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