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Holiday Kindle Deal!

Need a last minute gift this week?

Amazon is featuring THE HINT OF LIGHT as one of their Holiday Kindle Deals. The ebook will be available for purchase (or gifting) for $1.99 from now through 12/29/24.

You can access the deal <here>.

Happy holidays!

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Womens Fiction Writers Association - Hear Us Roar podcast (Dec 12, 2024)

Author, Kristin Kisska, shares her inspiration and publishing experience of bringing her debut novel, THE HINT OF LIGHT, from idea, to page, and ultimately to readers in an engaging conversation with Maggie Smith of the Womens Fiction Writers Association. 

 Learn how two revisions at the tail end of the publishing process unlocked deeper meanings in her novel, how the grief in the story had to be toned down, and the thought-provoking question Kristin uses at book clubs to promote discussion. 

To find out more about Kristin's writing and links to her social media, check out her website: kristinkisska.com

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Local Author Book Fair

Near Richmond, Virginia?

Please join me and many other Central Virginia authors this Saturday (12/7/24) at Chesterfield County's Local Author Book Fair.

Details <here>.

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Book Signing Event

Join me at Books, Beads, and More (Central Virginia) on November 2nd from 11am to 2pm. I'll be chatting with readers and signing copies of my debut novel, THE HINT OF LIGHT.

Location and event details can be found <here>.

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I'm delighted to share that FIRST COMES LOVE, THEN COMES MURDER, which includes my short mystery story, "Cruise to Nowhere," won second place in the BookFest award for Best Anthology!

The full announcement can be found <here>.

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Book Signing Event

Join me at Books, Beads, and More (Central Virginia) on November 2nd from 11am to 2pm. I'll be chatting with readers and signing copies of my debut novel, THE HINT OF LIGHT.

Location and event details can be found <here>.

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Save the Date

In Richmond, Virginia?

Stop by Books, Beads & More, a local indie bookstore and gift shop to say hi! Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 11am to 2pm.

PS - signed books make great holiday gifts!

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Author Expo

Join me and twenty-six other Virginia authors this Saturday afternoon at Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock, Virginia.

You can find details about the Author Expo 2024 event as well as all participating authors <here>.

I hope to see you there!

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#ThisOrThatThursday with Heather Weidner

I'm honored that mystery author, Heather Weidner, hosted me on her #ThisOrThatThursday blog series. You can read the interview <here>.

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Save the date - June 26, 2024

Join me and Virginia author, Katharine Schellman, as we discuss her newest Prohibition Era mystery, A NOTE OF WARNING.

Fountain Bookstore, Richmond Virginia

June 26, 2024 from 6-7:30pm.

The event is free, but registration is required. Find all details <here>.

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Celebrating Women's Fiction Day

Are you a fan of Women's Fiction? Often times, I think the term can be interchanged with *Book Club Fiction*. I write and read Women's Fiction, because these novels showcase and reflect on the often overlooked facets of relationships and life.  

To celebrate Women's Fiction Day, several authors provided reasons why we read and write women's fiction. You can see all the reponses, including mine posted above, in the YouTube slide show <here>.

Looking for a good read this summer? Check out the Goodreads bookshelf sponsored by the Women's Fiction Writers Association. I'm honored that the WFWA collection includes my debut novel, THE HINT OF LIGHT, which also happens to be a June Kindle Deal.

Happy reading!

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Story Street Writers' blog post

Author Kristin Kisska and her debut novel, THE HINT OF LIGHT, were featured in the "Fill the Chairs: How to Elevate Local Authors" blog post by Michele Alouf.

You can read the entire Story Street Writers' article <here>.

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SINC UP with Kristin Kisska

My writer self-care tip is called the “Wall of Fame.”  Happy writing! 

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Women's Fiction Day - June 8th

To celebrate the upcoming Women's Fiction Day on June 8, 2024, I'm giving away a query critique (query letter and first five pages) to one lucky winner.

No purchase necessary. If interested, enter my contest <here>. I'll announce the winner on my social media (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) on June 8th.

Good luck!

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BookTrib listicle - Mental Health

I'm honored that the Women's Fiction Writers Association chose to include my debut novel, THE HINT OF LIGHT in their Mental Health Awareness BookTrib listicle.

One of the novel's main characters, Kyle Dobrescu, is a recovering alcoholic who is struggling to maintain his sobriety through both a residential rehab facility and daily AA meetings. His long-term addiction is central to both his character development and the novel's plot.

You can read the BookTrib listicle <here>.

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Wicked Authors' Interview

I was delighted to be included in this interview panel for the 2024 Agatha Award nominees for Best First Mystery!

See the complete interview <here>.

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Save the Date ~ Event with Katharine Schellman

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6pm

Where: Fountain Bookstore, Richmond, Virginia

Details and a link to register for the book event <here>