About
"Ingrid creates children's books for her grandchildren that focus on family bonds"
Charlotte Ingrid Deringer
Charlotte Ingrid Deringer was born into a large family in Saskatchewan, Canada, and has lived across the country—from the east coast to the west coast and everywhere in between. Her family’s deep love of music, dance, and humor left a lasting impression on her, but it was her adventurous spirit that has driven her to embrace life to the fullest.
In her 50s, Ingrid’s creative passions ignited, inspiring her to pursue fiction writing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Women’s Studies. In addition to her academic background, Ingrid is a certified Acupuncturist, Shiatsu Therapist, Life Cycle Celebrant, and Meditation Teacher. With over 25 years of experience in the health and wellness field, she has specialized in the treatment of chronic pain and chronic illness. Through her writing, Ingrid hopes to awaken readers to the mystery and beauty of life.
Now retired, Ingrid finds joy in writing full time.
Published Works
For Love and Mercy – Ingrid’s second novel is a compelling work of historical fiction that follows the life of free-spirited Evangeline and her daughter Stormy. The story explores the complexities of love, sacrifice, and resilience, leaving readers to question what they would do in Stormy's place.
If I Could Live Again – Ingrid’s debut novel, inspired by family stories and personal life experiences, is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and unexpected second chances. Readers are advised to have a box of tissues nearby.
Hailey Loves Dandelions – The first book in the Love the Earth series, this heartwarming children’s story explores the bonds of family and how a grandmother’s love for dandelions is passed down through generations. The book includes a delightful recipe for dandelion and lemon muffins.
Shall We Dance – A touching children’s book that celebrates the special bond between Grandma Ging Ging and her grandson Rio. Dedicated to her mother, who taught Ingrid and her siblings to dance, and to her brother, the best dancer in the family, this book also honors her daughter, Tania Elizabeth, the mother of Rio.
“Suddenly angelic beings of light appeared. They said I was at a crossroad, and it was here where I had to make a choice . . .”
In 2022, forty-two-year-old Dr. Stormy Hera, a music professor at the University of Victoria, is serving a manslaughter sentence at Sunnydale Forensic Hospital in British Columbia. Although she can’t recall committing the crime, she feels strongly that she did the right thing.
In the hopes of jogging her memory and healing her soul, Stormy is tasked with writing her autobiography as part of her rehabilitation. Spanning the 1940s to 2026, and set in the Saskatchewan prairies, Olympia, Greece, and Canada’s West Coast, For Love and Mercy follows the lives of free-spirited Evangeline, and Stormy herself—including a near-death experience that changes everything.
For Love and Mercy is a heartfelt story of love and loss, courage and forgiveness.
Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance is about the magical bond between a boy and his grandmother that spans a lifetime and beyond. The unconditional love and joy each time they visit will bring both laughter and tears to your eyes as they dance and sing and play together.
The whimsical illustrations that bring the story to life will delight children and touch the hearts of adults.
The story follows Grandma Ging Ging and her Grandson Rio's visits through the years beginning when Rio is a baby and ends when he a grown man. Each time they meet they do fun activities such as play hide and seek, ride bikes, make pizza, and go for walks. At the end of each visit, Ging Ging asks Rio if he would like to dance. When Ging Ging gets too old to dance, Rio refuses to accept it.
The story, inspired by the author's own mother who loved to play and sing and dance in the kitchen with her children and grandchildren, is one that will be read over and over again. It is one one of those books that parents buy for grandparents and grandparents buy for parents and children, and children buy for their grandparents.
"If you enjoy Robert Munsch's book Love you Forever, you'll love this!"
Hailey Loves Dandelions is a heartwarming story about family bonds and how one woman’s love of dandelions is passed down through the generations. Included in the back is a tasty fun recipe for dandelion and lemon muffi ns. This is the fi rst book in the Love the Earth series by Ingrid Deringer. Ingrid creates books for her grandchildren that focus on family bonds and the importance of taking care of the earth.
If I Could Live Again
Spanning three generations and nearly one hundred years, this is a heart-wrenching story about love, loss, spiritual connection, and a dream coming true in an unexpected way.
In 1925, Margaret is growing up in an abusive and unloving home, caring for younger siblings and working hard on their dairy farm in Nova Scotia. Margaret loves music and aspires to be a successful singer/songwriter, but as her life goes along, and she settles in Alberta, it becomes less and less likely that she will ever achieve her dream.
In 2015, as Sarah is going through her parents’ belongings after their unexpected deaths, she stumbles across a box of transcripts of stories she told them when she was a child. The tales take on a more personal meaning when she falls in love with Alex, and as she spends time with his family, begins to feel a spiritual connection to Margaret.
"This book definitely touches a beautiful, heart-wrenching chord."