by krista | Jan 16, 2014 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized, Writing
Until a few years ago, I never really thought about how a book goes from someone’s head to a bookstore. I’ve always loved books and bookstores. A lot. In fact, if there were “frequent reader miles” like airlines have “frequent flyer miles,” I would never have to buy a...
by krista | Jan 11, 2014 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized, Writing
Many of you who have read Luminary (don’t worry, if you haven’t read it, no spoilers here) have commented that Thalli is really cranky at the beginning. In fact, it gets a little annoying. I know. I did that on purpose. Why? It actually was because of a...
by krista | Jan 10, 2014 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized, Writing
Wow, you guys are SO creative! I loved reading your stories of how I got my stitches. ALL were much better than the real story! I had a hard time choosing just one tale. It took a couple read-throughs. But my choice for best “stitches story” is...
by krista | Jan 7, 2014 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized, Writing
How am I celebrating Luminary’s release day? By getting seven stitches :(. The actual story is pretty dull: I woke up around 3:30am feeling sick, and walked to the kitchen to get medicine. As I walked, I got really dizzy and, apparently, fell forehead first...
by krista | Jan 6, 2014 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized, Writing
To celebrate Luminary’s release (tomorrow!!), YA Bound is hosting a blog tour this week – including a giveaway. Check it out! And let me know what YOU think of book #2 in the Anomaly trilogy. Click on the banner for the tour details....
by krista | Dec 20, 2013 | Recommended Reading, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized, Writing
I have only been a professional writer for few years. But I have been reading since I was four. And what I have learned is that most writers are readers. Big-time readers. I read A LOT. Sometimes as much as a book a day, but almost always at least a book a week. I...
