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My collection of short fiction pieces has a tentative release of fall 2024. Here is a selection from that collection, to act as a "sneak...
Krysta MacDonald
Nov 28, 202311 min read
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A Child's Picture Book
A few years ago now I took part in a writing workshop; the focus was on short memoirs, anecdotes, snippets of time. I recently stumbled...
Krysta MacDonald
Nov 4, 20215 min read
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Happy Halloween! Free Microfiction Short
If you subscribe to my newsletter (and you totally should!), you received my latest entrant into a writing contest - microfiction! To...
Krysta MacDonald
Oct 31, 20192 min read
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Book Review: To Air the Laundry
Tomorrow is my official celebration launch for To Air the Laundry. Previous to my release, I was able to get an early review from Mari's...
Krysta MacDonald
May 30, 20191 min read
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Book Launch Announcement!
To Air the Laundry is officially released and available online today! Both e-books and print books to order are available via Amazon:...
Krysta MacDonald
May 21, 20191 min read
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Cover Reveal!
Here it is, the official cover reveal of To Air the Laundry! The incredible artwork continues on the back, and was done by my so very...
Krysta MacDonald
Apr 3, 20191 min read
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Samuel Johnson and His Red Corvette
For those of you who subscribe to my monthly newsletter, this story was featured in yesterday's. I love the NYC Midnight writing...
Krysta MacDonald
Feb 6, 201910 min read
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Happy (Sort of) Birthday
Exactly one year ago today was my book launch party. The Girl with the Empty Suitcase was released November 1, 2017. That night I hosted...
Krysta MacDonald
Nov 9, 20182 min read
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Writing: Expectations vs. Reality
There is maybe this idea that writers are these wise, creative creatures penning masterpieces by candlelight, or beside a flowing river,...
Krysta MacDonald
Sep 10, 20183 min read
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Happy International Literacy Day!
"International Literacy Day, celebrated annually on 8 September, is an opportunity for Governments, civil society and stakeholders to...
Krysta MacDonald
Sep 8, 20183 min read
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Getting To Know You... A Character Interview
Getting to know you! I hope that song's in your head now! (Muhwahahaha!) Or rather, more than getting to know you, getting to know the...
Krysta MacDonald
Jul 3, 20184 min read
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Happy Father's Day!
Today is a day to honour dads. When I think of my own father, I think of quiet advice, strong hands. Max Ehrmann's "Desiderata" embodies...
Krysta MacDonald
Jun 17, 20182 min read
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The Koffee Kabin
For the past couple months, The Girl with the Empty Suitcase has been available at The Koffee Kabin! The Koffee Kabin is located in the...
Krysta MacDonald
May 14, 20181 min read
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Author Event: Recap
At the beginning of April I was fortunate enough to get to travel to my hometown of Hanna, Alberta, to do a book event. You can read my...
Krysta MacDonald
May 7, 20181 min read
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A Bird came down the Walk (328) - Emily Dickinson
In honour of Earth Day today, I thought I'd share an Emily Dickinson poem, all about nature. You can also check out last year's posts of...
Krysta MacDonald
Apr 22, 20181 min read
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Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have a New Title!
When I started writing The Girl with the Empty Suitcase, I knew right away (kind of) what I wanted the title to be. The original title...
Krysta MacDonald
Apr 9, 20182 min read
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The Easter Flower - Claude McKay
The Easter Flower by Claude McKay Far from this foreign Easter damp and chilly My soul steals to a pear-shaped plot of ground, Where...
Krysta MacDonald
Apr 1, 20181 min read
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Happy (Belated) Birthday, Blog!
On March 17, 2017, I posted by very first blog post. I had spent the week previous setting up my website, researching blogs, and...
Krysta MacDonald
Mar 25, 20183 min read
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Write Like a Girl: Women's Fiction
Recently I wrote about the difference between literary and genre fiction. The Girl with the Empty Suitcase is an example of literary...
Krysta MacDonald
Mar 11, 20181 min read
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Fiction: Genre vs. Literary
A few years ago I didn't know there was a difference between literary fiction and genre fiction. In case you don't know, I thought I'd...
Krysta MacDonald
Feb 25, 20182 min read
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