by kristinoakley | Dec 14, 2023 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
Last week, I entered The Devil Particle in the 2024 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition. In addition to the $1,000 prize, “the grand prize winner will receive a mentorship meeting with writer/author Sara Shepard (PRETTY LITTLE LIARS). They will also be...
by kristinoakley | Nov 30, 2023 | Books and Movies, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter
For December’s Writer’s Book Club, I include my favorite books, board game, and organizational tool of 2023. I’ve also thrown in some fun upcoming events. Three completely different books – all well-crafted! Cloud Cuckoo Land Cloud Cuckoo...
by kristinoakley | Oct 27, 2023 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writer's Book Club
For this month’s Writer’s Book Club, I’m not reviewing a novel called Disappointing Books. Instead, I’m reviewing three books I’m very disappointed in. The first one is Gabrielle Zevin’s novel Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. I...
by kristinoakley | Oct 13, 2023 | For Readers, For Writers, News and Events, Newsletter
Many of you were ARC (Advanced Review Copy) Readers for The Devil Particle and because of you, the book became an Amazon #1 New Release and today has thirty-three Amazon reviews. Thank you for your support! Now I’ve created the Devil Particle Series Launch Team...
by kristinoakley | Sep 22, 2023 | For Readers, News and Events, Newsletter
Looking for some good books this fall? Check out the Treasures of Darkness Giveaway! I’ve teamed up with thirty-four bestselling authors to bring you incredible books! These horror, dark fantasy, sci-fi, and young adult dystopian novels, including The...
by kristinoakley | Aug 4, 2023 | Books and Movies, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writer's Book Club
I’m finally getting around to reviewing New York Times Bestseller The Ferryman by Justin Cronin for my Writer’s Book Club and it’s my first negative review. Despite Stephen King’s praise for the novel, this book is a mess. In June, I wrote,...
