by Kristin A. Oakley | Aug 4, 2025 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
Woo Hoo! I finished a decent draft of The Runner—Book Three in The Devil Particle Series and sent it to my five critical readers. More good news: The Devil Particle and The Vessel — the first two books in the series — are available for 99¢! This week only. More on the...
by Kristin A. Oakley | Jul 6, 2025 | Books and Movies, Conferences, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
Kristin celebrating with her new neighbors June was a whirlwind of “life getting in the way” of writing, making me neglect both my book and newsletter. Buying and moving into a brand new condo will do that to you. But my daughter and I have finished...
by Kristin A. Oakley | May 18, 2025 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
After reading my Writer’s Book Club review of Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures, a reader told me Van Pelt was going to be at the Milwaukee Public Library. So, my friend, Author Meadoe Hora and I ventured into Milwaukee to see the best-selling...
by Kristin A. Oakley | 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 Kristin A. Oakley | 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 Kristin A. Oakley | 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,...
