Kristine De Abreu
Kristine De Abreu
Title: Writer
Email: kristine@explorersweb.com
Location: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Science, Mysteries, History
- Years in This Expertise: 4+
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor’s of English and History, University of Leicester
- Years of Writing: 4+
- Previous Publications: Caribbean Beat Magazine
A Word from Kristine de Abreu
- Why Author Chose This Career: I am living out my passion for writing and adventure. It is the best of both worlds.
- How Author Began Career: I found ExplorersWeb through the British College of Journalism in the UK. Normally, I scroll past such postings, but curiosity got the better of me.
- Personal Interests: Hiking, Lord of the Rings, cats, literature, mysteries
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