by Kristin A. Oakley | Feb 8, 2026 | For Readers, For Writers, News and Events, Newsletter, Writing Life
Two Sundays ago, I went to a movie theater to see The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. It was great fun watching it on the big screen. I’m now reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and wondered how J. R. R. Tolkien wrote the books...
by Kristin A. Oakley | Jan 25, 2026 | Books and Movies, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writer's Book Club
To start this year’s Writer’s Book Club, I’ve selected Stephen King’s novella The Life of Chuck. At only 109 pages, $20 seems pricey for the slim, small hardcover, but it includes images in the lower-right-hand corner of a man dancing....
by Kristin A. Oakley | Jan 7, 2026 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
A belated welcome to 2026! I hope your holidays were everything you expected and more. And maybe you’ve decided to make some changes in the new year? I have. This will be my year of developing good habits. What brought this on? Listening to the audiobook Atomic...
by Kristin A. Oakley | Dec 7, 2025 | Books and Movies, For Readers, Newsletter
Here are eight fantastic books and two outstanding games I highly recommend just in time for holiday shopping. Enjoy! Three Children’s Picture Books The Cow Buzzed by Andrea Zimmerman and Paul Meisel – a bee visits a farm and sneezes, spreading his cold...
by Kristin A. Oakley | Nov 20, 2025 | Creativity & Craft, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter
Picture a world with no moral evil—no wars, no terrorists, no mass shootings, rapes, kidnappings, burglaries, etc. This world wouldn’t need a Department of Defense, a criminal justice system with its jails and prisons, a police force, or even security systems...
by Kristin A. Oakley | Nov 2, 2025 | For Readers, Newsletter
If you love mysteries, suspense, thrillers, or dystopians, treat yourself to one of my award-winning novels! On sale now through my book shop for only $12! The Devil Particle – His sacrifice will rid the planet of evil. But first, he has to survive. Paul Salvage...
