Author: Christina Jeter

Christina Jeter was born in Dallas, Texas. She graduated with a BA in English and Theatre. She has wanted to be an author since third grade. Writing is her passion.

Berry Improvisational Smoothie

After working out today, I began making my typical Green Monster Spinach Smoothie only to discover we were out of bananas. At first, I didn’t know what to do. I’ve never made a smoothie without bananas before and certainty never thought of attempting it. However, faced with the choice between no smoothie or a banana-less … Continue reading Berry Improvisational Smoothie

Kill the Buggers: Thoughts on “Ender’s Game”

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card is a science fiction novel set in Earth’s future 70 years after a horrific alien invasion. Mankind barely escaped the first two alien invasions. In preparation for a possible third attack, the Earth has set up a military school in space to train child geniuses into future fleet commanders. All efforts are … Continue reading Kill the Buggers: Thoughts on “Ender’s Game”

Everything Will Change: Thoughts on “The Maze Runner”

The Maze Runner by James Dashner is the first book in a young adult dystopian science fiction trilogy. The book was recommended to me because of its supposed similarities to the Hunger Games Trilogy. In fact, I was told The Maze Runner was “comparable to the Hunger Games.” As I flipped through the pages of the book, however, this … Continue reading Everything Will Change: Thoughts on “The Maze Runner”

Quoth the Raven: Thoughts on “The Raven”

Synopsis:  As long as you don’t mind rewriting history and disturbingly gore-filled scenes, “The Raven” is a compelling watch. The movie follows the life of Edgar Allan Poe. In the film, a madman begins committing murders based on Poe’s works. Thinking Poe might be able to shed some light on these gruesome deaths, Detective Fields … Continue reading Quoth the Raven: Thoughts on “The Raven”

Let’s Be Hipster and Eat…ALL OF THE SUSHI!

Every two years a group of Evangel English majors embarks on a pilgrimage to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to attend the Calvin Festival of Faith and Writing. This is my second time at the Calvin Festival, and I’m excited to see what the next couple days have in store. I love hearing from individuals who are … Continue reading Let’s Be Hipster and Eat…ALL OF THE SUSHI!

Thin Mint Frappuccino

Through Pinterest, I stumbled upon a link leading to Starbucks’ “secret” menu. Intrigued, I began scanning the various items. While combinations such as the “Captain Crunch Frappuccino” sounded strange, others like “Snickers Frappuccino” sounded absolutely indulgent. One suggested frappuccino caught my attention–the Thin Mint Frappuccino. Always a fan of mint and chocolate, I immediately wanted … Continue reading Thin Mint Frappuccino