Kristy Raines

Meet Kristy Raines, born Kristy Ann Rasmussen, in Oakland, California, in the United States of America. She is an English poet/writer who has become internationally known..

Kristy has written Poetry and Short stories for many years and decided to publish her first book of Romantic Poetry titled “The Passion Within Me, Volume One," which is a book of passionate and emotional verses of love. There will be other Volumes to follow, containing additional subjects about life, family, and lessons learned. She has a very unique way of writing, which is filled with her personality and her loving nature. Kristy’s writing is emotional and deep.

Her favorite genres are Romantic Poetry and Children's Fantasy. Kristy appreciates the romantic writings from writers around the world. She has become somewhat familiar with the Arabic language, which she started taking a class in. and hopes to return to her studies so she can translate one of her children's books into Arabic, called, "Princess and the Lion", once it is finished.

Kristy also writes on serious subjects such as spirituality, domestic violence, anti-war, and loss. But regardless of what she writes, you can bet it will come from her heart.

Kristy has also written and published an anthology of Epistolary poetry with a Prominent Romance Poet from India, Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai, titled, "I Cross My Heart From East to West", which launched last year.

On September 27, 2025, Kristy, along with longtime friend and Prominent Poet, Nasser Alshaikhahmed of Saudi Arabia, launched an Anthology of their favorite poems in this beautiful book, titled, "Echoes Across the Oceans”.

Kristy has two fantasy, books she is working on, titled, "Rings, Things and Butterfly Wings", which she hopes to finish in the near future, along with the English version, titled, "Princess and The Lion". Kristy is also working on her autobiography called, “My Very Anomalous Life.”

Kristy has earned many awards globally, not only for her writing, but also for her humanitarian work, raises awareness for the Rohingya genocide.

Welcome to her page, and enjoy the many talents and faces of this published Poet and Author, Kristy Raines and her Co-Authors, Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai and Nasser Alshaikhahmed.

If you decide to open her, and any of her Co-Authored books, she hopes for feedback from her readers in the review section.

Thank you!