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Bricks & Bones: Suspense Short Story Now Available
As I anticipate my next novel releasing this December, I’m excited to share a new short story, what I’m calling a “suspense short,” with my newsletter readers! Last month, you all helped me choose the cover, and now, “Bricks and Bones” is available for your enjoyment. To receive your copy, simply subscribe to my monthly newsletter. Then, you’ll be the first to know about other new release details and receive a personal message from me each month. About “Bricks and Bones” Her diploma has barely begun to collect dust when Tori Bones’ career falls apart and leaves her working three part-time jobs to pay the bills. But her latest Wizard…
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Christian and Inspirational Reads Giveaway
Now here’s a giveaway I wish I could enter! The Christian and Inspirational Reads Giveaway features several authors who are on my reading list, including Nicole Zasowski (What If It’s Wonderful), Katie Powner (A Flicker of Light), and Robin Patchen (Glimmer in the Darkness). Plus, the winners will receive copies of my Christian dystopian novel, The Revisionary. These two winners will receive a huge collection of Christian and inspirational reads from 50+ authors, and the Grand Prize winner gets a new eReader. Enter the giveaway by clicking here 👉 https://www.booksweeps.com/giveaway/april-2022/christian-inspirational-reads/. The contest ends April 20, 2022. Happy reading and happy (almost) Easter! ~ Kristen
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New Suspense Short Story: Vote for Your Favorite Cover!
Next month, I’m releasing a new free story that I’m calling a “suspense short” to my newsletter subscribers. If you haven’t already subscribed, take a minute to join my newsletter to be the first to receive the story! Right now, you’ll receive my current novella just for signing up. Set in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, this new suspense short introduces you to the location of my upcoming romantic suspense novel, releasing in December. You can learn more about that project in a previous post, and I’ll be sharing more about it soon. Here’s a preview of this short story: Her diploma has barely begun to collect dust when Tori Bones’ career falls…
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Author Chat with Darlene L. Turner on her New Release, Safe House Exposed
My reader friends, you are in for a treat. Darlene L. Turner is a fellow romantic suspense author with a new release! I am counting down the days until the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference where I will have the opportunity to meet her in person, but for now, I’m thrilled for her to share a little about herself and her new book, Safe House Exposed. When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? Darlene: Shortly after I picked up my first Nancy Drew book! My love of mystery and writing started then and I began writing my own version – the “Mindy Dobson” series.…
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We Love Our Readers Multi-Author Giveaway
I’m so thankful for your love and support through the year! This Valentine’s season, as my gift to you, I have partnered with Celebrate Lit Publicity to do a giveaway where you can win the first-place prize of over 45 books, including a Kindle copy of my young adult dystopian novel, The Revolutionary. The grand prize is a $500 Amazon gift card to buy books you love to build up that TBR pile! Be sure to enter Celebrate Lit’s 4th Annual We Love Our Readers Giveaway going on now through February 19. Enter here: https://promosimple.com/ps/15bf6/2022-we-love-our-readers-multi-author All the best, ~ Kristen
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How Readers Can Participate in Release Day Preparation
Hello, my favorite readers! I know many of us just finished taking down our Christmas decorations and don’t even want to think about pulling them out again in ten months, but yes, I’m going to talk about December today. The good news is that no trees or tinsel are involved. December 5, 2022 is the scheduled release day for Take My Hand, the first book in my new romantic suspense series. In case you missed this book announcement, you can read about the story here. Today, I want to share with you some pre-release projects I have in the works and ways that you can participate. #1: A New Free…
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Merry Christmas Multi-Author Giveaway
Merry Christmas, Readers and Friends! I have loved getting to spend another year with you on the blog and am so thankful for you and your support. As my last post of 2021, I want to share a special giveaway with you. I have partnered with Celebrate Lit Publicity to do a giveaway where you can win a $500 Amazon gift card or over 45+ books, including an e-book copy of The Revisionary. The giveaway is going on now through December 18. Enter the giveaway here: https://promosimple.com/ps/13033/2021-merry-christmas-readers Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas! ~ Kristen
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2021 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers
So many books, so little time! Am I the only one pinching myself that 2021 is coming to a close? I don’t think so. Last year, I recapped some of my favorite reads of the year, and I’d like to continue that tradition. Here are my top reads for 2021, and maybe you’ll find the perfect gift for the book lover in your life among them. If I featured the book or author on the blog, I’m hyperlinking back to that post so you can learn more if you’re interested. Speculative Fiction This year offered some outstanding new releases in speculative fiction, including the first book in a new duology…
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Author Chat with Alyssa Roat & Hope Bolinger on Their New Release, Picture Imperfect
Have you ever met someone who has accomplished so much in such a short time? That description comes to mind with Alyssa Roat and Hope Bolinger. This dynamic duo has co-authored several books and written individually as well. Although I haven’t had the privilege of meeting them in person, I’ve been following their writing journey for a few years. It’s my absolute delight to introduce Alyssa and Hope today as they talk about their new contemporary romance, Picture Imperfect. Welcome to the blog! What is one random fact about yourselves that not many people know? Hope: I once swam with sharks in Ecuador. They’re quite docile around there. It’s the…
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Author Chat with Mark Wainwright & Giveaway for Middle-Grade Readers
Just because school is in session doesn’t mean our students shouldn’t read anything but textbooks. As a teacher, I believe that providing young adults with exemplary extra-curricular reading sets them up for success as life-long learners. For my friends with middle-grade readers, this post is for you! I’m grateful to know author Mark Wainwright and be able to recommend his new book, Trapped in a Hot Air Balloon. Keep reading to learn more about Mark, why the young readers in your home might love this story, and how to enter to win a copy. Would you share what inspired you to write this story or how this project began? My…
