by kristinoakley | Dec 6, 2024 | Books and Movies, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter
Here are my favorite books, games, and present ideas for the 2024 holidays. My favorite books of 2024 Tana French’s The Searcher and The Hunter – murder mysteries involving a Chicago cop who retired to Ireland. These books have well-developed...
by kristinoakley | Nov 22, 2024 | For Readers, For Writers, News and Events, Newsletter
I’m celebrating with the release of the 10th anniversary edition of Carpe Diem, Illinois for only 99¢ – Saturday only! A revolutionary town laden with liars. A reporter pushed to the brink. Will the story of a lifetime lead to his final breath?...
by kristinoakley | Nov 10, 2024 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writer's Book Club
I was poking around Audible looking for my next great listen when I stumbled on Tana French’s award-winning book The Hunter about Cal Hooper, a retired Chicago cop living in Ireland. This book and its prequel, The Searcher, are both excellent. I enjoyed them so...
by kristinoakley | Oct 25, 2024 | For Readers, For Writers, News and Events, Newsletter
He’ll become a devil to be the world’s savior. “You won’t want to ride an elevator ever again.” “Think Hunger Games meets Divergent.” Get a copy of The Devil Particle for only $1.99! One week only! And check...
by kristinoakley | Oct 10, 2024 | Books and Movies, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter
For this month’s Writer’s Book Club, I’m reviewing the 1967 coming-of-age novel The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton (and narrated by Jim Fyfe). The book gave birth to a 1983 film adaptation starring C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, Patrick...
by kristinoakley | Sep 29, 2024 | Newsletter, Writing Life
Yesterday, I took part in the Columbus Art & Author Fair and had a terrific time because I went there with a different mindset. In the past, I’d stress about the time and money spent on author fairs. Especially when I only sold one or two books. I wondered,...
by kristinoakley | Sep 15, 2024 | Books and Movies, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter
This summer was jam-packed with watching great films and television shows. What makes them great? Authentic acting, thrilling action scenes, poetic cinematography, and beautiful settings and costumes. But what I love most is spot-on character development (and good...
by kristinoakley | Sep 1, 2024 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writer's Book Club
I intended to review The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton this month, but I want to tell you about my crazy reading schedule instead. I often have the privilege of reading colleagues’ books, sometimes even before they’re published. Many times I’ll swap...
