by kristinoakley | Sep 29, 2023 | Newsletter, Writing Life
Several weeks ago, I joined other authors under the Chicago Writers Association tent at the Printers Row Lit Fest. It was wonderful seeing old friends and meeting new writers. Unfortunately, I didn’t sell many books. So, how might I do things differently next...
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 | Sep 7, 2023 | Books and Movies, Creativity & Craft, Newsletter, Writing Life
I’m behind on my reading of Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, for this month’s Writer’s Book Club, but I promise to get a review to you next month. Why am I behind? What on Earth have I been up to? Reading other...
by kristinoakley | Aug 18, 2023 | Creativity & Craft, Newsletter, Writing Life
Great news! The Vessel will be released on November 13, 2023! Here’s the blurb for this second book in The Devil Particle Series: World leaders attempt to save humanity by entrusting all the world’s evil to one imperfect human vessel. What could possibly go...
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,...
by kristinoakley | Jul 29, 2023 | Creativity & Craft, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
I’m currently formatting The Vessel – the second book in The Devil Particle Series, and am on track to release it later this fall. So exciting! For those of you who received an advanced reader copy (ARC) of The Devil Particle or bought a copy, you’ve...
