• Fall for Fiction Sale! The Rogues Trilogy

    Did you know Swiss Miss makes a pumpkin spice hot chocolate mix and a peppermint hot chocolate mix? I am preferring the peppermint at the moment because it tastes like Christmas. My husband says it’s way too early to be talking like that, but just the same, a drink that tastes like Christmas makes me smile. All that to say … What better companion to a cup of hot chocolate than a book! And this week, my entire Rogues trilogy is on sale for only $.99 each on Kindle. All three will cost less than that peppermint hot chocolate mix (which was about $2 at Target). Now all you need…

  • The Power of the Christian Fiction Genre

    Recently, I had the chance to sit down with podcaster Dan Steuer for an episode on Finish Last. What a fun and important conversation we had about Christian fiction and its potential to reach people for Jesus! In this episode, we chat about: My journey to becoming a Christian fiction writer Authors who have inspired me Why Christian fiction can be a powerful vehicle for presenting truth How my dystopian trilogy is relevant for modern times Ways that Christian fiction can glorify God How we can serve God with our diverse gifts You’ll even learn some fun facts about me, such as my favorite kind of pizza and how long…

  • New Look. Timeless Adventure. Welcome to the Rogues’ Relaunch!

    Thank you for celebrating the Rogues trilogy relaunch with me! This year marks the fourth anniversary of the The Revisionary releasing, and my publisher and I are thrilled to share this new look with you. Plus, this weekend, the entire trilogy is on sale on Kindle. The Revisionary is only $.99, and the other two books are discounted. For those of you who have read and enjoyed this saga, would you consider sharing this post or one of my related posts on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? The best way to help others find books they might enjoy is through word of mouth. If you’re new here and wanting to learn…

  • The Rogues Trilogy Relaunch, Coming Soon!

    Hey, friends! I’ve got some exciting news. This year marks the four-year anniversary of The Revisionary releasing, and to celebrate, my publisher is relaunching the entire Rogues trilogy with a new look! On March 19, we’ll be announcing this official update on social media, so please mark your calendars! Whether you’ve been part of this trilogy since day one or are new to the story, I’d love for you to be part of the celebration. Participating is simple: just fill out this short form, and later next week, I’ll email you all the information and even some predesigned memes you can share with your friends.  Synopsis Here’s a quick recap about…

  • Fall in Love with YA Fiction

    Happy first day of October! I’m pinching myself over here, because Florida actually feels like fall right now. This morning was in the 60s! Northern friends, just humor me here. That’s a big deal for Florida. What better time of year to “fall” in love with fiction? (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun!) I’m excited to share that my young adult dystopian trilogy, The Rogues, is on sale from October 1 through 5 for only $.99 on Kindle! The Rogues trilogy blends suspense, science fiction, and American history into a saga that offers hope through a rediscovery of heritage. One reader said: “I’ve read my fair share of dystopian fiction, Christian…

  • The Reactionary: Happy Launch Day!

    Happy release day! I’m so excited to share The Reactionary with you and hope you enjoy the final part of Portia’s story. Tonight at 7 pm Eastern, I’m hosting a launch party on Facebook, and you’re invited to join! There will be trivia and drawings for an autographed copy, Kindle copy,  and some other special giveaways. To join the party, click here. Don’t miss out on the special release day sale for The Reactionary and the first book in the trilogy, The Revisionary. Both Kindle versions are at discounted price. Thanks for being part of this trilogy adventure! Hope to see you at the party tonight. ~ Kristen

  • Come Explore Orvieto with Me

    The Reactionary, the final book in The Rogues trilogy, releases in 4 days! As I anticipate launch day and entrusting the last part of Portia’s story to you, I want to share some more snippets from my own journey to the Italian settings she encounters. Portia’s mission to secure communications with a possible international ally takes her to Orvieto, a cliff-top Italian city with more charm and beauty than one visit can capture. My friend Maria and I decided we could live in our Air B&B indefinitely and never soak in everything this city has to offer. However, because I didn’t want my novel to be the length of War…

  • Book Trailer for The Reactionary

    Cue dramatic music! The book trailer for the finale to The Rogues dystopian trilogy is here. The driving beat reminds me of the purpose behind this book and the motivations that propel the characters themselves. That driving force is hope. Hope for justice Hope for personal liberty Hope for family restoration Hope for love Hope for national reunification Hope for meaning and identity outside of circumstances Hope for truth that transcends the individual Hope for eternal assurance and salvation Dystopians aren’t known for hope, but this one is. Enjoy the official trailer for The Reactionary, available on Amazon.

  • The Beautiful Doors of Civita di Bagnoregio

    A few weeks back, I had a little heart-to-heart with  you about closed doors and open doors in my life. As we count down to book release day for The Reactionary, it seems only fitting to have a little fun with doors today! When I traveled to Italy to do book research, one of my favorite places to visit was Civita di Bagnoregio. Aside from the pizza there, which was amazing, I also fell in love with all the architecture, namely, doors. In fact, my friend Maria snapped my back cover author picture in front of a vine-framed door I wouldn’t stop raving about. (For more of her Italian stories…

  • Come Adventure with Me! Italy in Real Life and Fiction

    Starting next week, I’m traveling to Italy with my friend and colleague. Among other mouth-watering destinations, we’ll be exploring some of the settings for the final book in The Rogues trilogy, which include Orvieto and the Port of Civitavecchia. I can’t wait to share these places in real life with you and then take you into my heroine’s fictional story where she experiences them in her dystopian world. Can you believe we’ve been on this trilogy adventure together since 2016 when I first signed my contract with Write Integrity Press? The cover reveal for The Reactionary will be coming soon, but for now, you can preview Portia’s climactic adventure. Maybe you…