Christy Cashman is a mother, author, producer and active member of the Boston literary community. She is on the board of directors for the Associates of the Boston Public Library and is the founder of YouthINK, a not-for-profit mentorship program for young artists in the United States and in Ireland. She is also the founder of YOUthink Creative Wellness Retreats.
In addition to The Truth About Horses, Christy has published two children’s books: The Not-So-Average Monkey of Kilkea Castle and Petri’s Next Things. Christy, her husband, their two sons and three dogs live in Boston and spend time in Ireland and on Cape Cod. She is currently working on her second novel, Beulah, and on her third children’s book, The Cat Named Peanut Shrimp Cookie Fry Muffin Who Lives on Staniel Key.