by kristinoakley | Apr 19, 2025 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
I bought a brand new condo on March 28th and moved in on April 7th. The last few weeks have been stressful and . . . amazing. Even though I’ve neglected working on The Runner (and publishing newsletters), the experience has triggered ideas and insights into how...
by kristinoakley | Jan 5, 2025 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are excited for 2025. I am! The new year is a fresh start, a promise of rebirth and renewal. It’s a great time to reflect on last year—the successes and the struggles—and make plans for this...
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 | Jul 25, 2024 | For Readers, For Writers, News and Events, Newsletter, Writing Life
Tune in tomorrow (Saturday, July 27th) between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. to Don Browne’s radio program “This Week in Waukesha” to hear a familiar voice — mine! Set your radio to 540 AM or 101.1 FM and listen to us discuss writing, my books, and...
by kristinoakley | Jun 30, 2024 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
I’ve spent the last year using Amazon ads to advertise The Devil Particle and am just breaking even with those ads. I’ve been surprised I haven’t made money because the novel has received great reviews (including a Recommended Read from Kirkus...
by kristinoakley | Mar 22, 2024 | Creativity & Craft, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
I’m obsessive about meeting deadlines — if I set a deadline, I work fifteen-hour days to get the job done. So, when I’d promised my five critical readers (the Fab Five) a well-edited manuscript of The Runner – The Devil Particle Book Three by...
