Christie's love of baseball and her friends inspire her to give up baseball and join her friends' softball team. What will happen to Christie when she takes the risk of giving up something she loves and faces this new and exciting challenge in life? The fun story Christie Plays Softball was inspired by the author's daughter, Christie, whose love of life and sports has led her to a successful college field hockey career. Susan O'Hara resides in southwest Florida with her husband, Steve, where she is involved in her community and enjoys tennis, golf, yoga, walking, and reading. More than anything else, however, she enjoys watching her children play college field hockey and football. She has already published and and is working on the next books in her sports series for children, .