by kristinoakley | May 4, 2023 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writing Life
In one month, there will be a contest that puts teenagers through physical, mental, and psychological trials that may very well break them. The courageous winner will have the honor of becoming the vessel of all the world’s evil. Or so the story goes . . . This...
by kristinoakley | Mar 23, 2023 | Newsletter, Writing Life
Once authors complete their manuscripts, they decide whether to publish traditionally or independently. The traditional route involves finding an agent who then sells the manuscript to a publisher. It also encompasses smaller presses that will often take submissions...
by kristinoakley | Jan 26, 2023 | Newsletter, Writing Life
Big News — the release date for The Devil Particle is June 6th, 2023! But, you can read it sooner! How? By becoming an ARC reader. What’s an ARC reader? Authors and publishers send Advanced Reader Copies of books (ARCs) to readers in exchange for honest reviews...
by kristinoakley | Dec 30, 2022 | Creativity & Craft, Newsletter, Writing Life
Good news! I’m working on the final edits of The Devil Particle! It was touch and go for awhile as I struggled to figure out what the heck my villain was up to. I had a couple of brainstorming sessions with my editor Tim Storm and we had a breakthrough....
by kristinoakley | Nov 23, 2022 | Newsletter, Writing Life
With the holidays right around the corner, my thoughts turn to celebrating with family and friends and gift-giving and receiving. Last year I asked each of my family members to give me the gift of time (“The Gift of Time” and “The Gift of Time Part...
by kristinoakley | Oct 24, 2022 | Newsletter, Writing Life
I have exciting news! My short story, “Jessie’s Jelly Joint,” won first place in the Chicago Writers Association’s Short Story Contest on Friday, October 14th at the CWA Party! I wrote “Jessie’s Jelly Joint” about nine years...
