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Krysta MacDonald
Feb 18, 20181 min read
Once More, Into the Fray
Well, hopefully it's not a life and death situation, but I have news. I've talked about this off and on, and realized something. I didn't...
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Krysta MacDonald
Dec 24, 20173 min read
The Night Before Christmas
The poem "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" is responsible for our image of a jolly, chubby Santa Claus we associate with the big man...
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Krysta MacDonald
Dec 4, 20171 min read
Goodreads Lists
Best of Little-Known Authors Our Favourite Indie Reads Must-Read Indies Best Books You've Never Heard Of Great Books Not Many Readers...
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Krysta MacDonald
Dec 4, 20171 min read
Please Review!
I hate making requests of people who have been so wonderful in supporting me, my writing, and The Girl with the Empty Suitcase. But I am....
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Krysta MacDonald
Nov 26, 20174 min read
My Book Launch (Recap)
My book launch was earlier this month. And it... was... awesome. I know I've been remiss in posting pictures and information, but I...
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Krysta MacDonald
Nov 10, 20171 min read
Book Launch!
Last night was my book launch party for The Girl with the Empty Suitcase! I was rather nervous, but also quite excited. Expect a long...
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Krysta MacDonald
Nov 5, 20173 min read
In Defense of Bad Reviews
Look, I want everyone to like my book. Hell, I want people to love it. Obviously. But I also understand that not everyone is going to...
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Krysta MacDonald
Nov 2, 20171 min read
Book Review: The Girl with the Empty Suitcase
Yesterday, The Girl with the Empty Suitcase was officially released. I'm not going to review my own book, for two reasons: 1. I'm not...
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Krysta MacDonald
Nov 1, 20171 min read
The Girl with the Empty Suitcase: Release Notice
Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2017 | Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada Today debut author Krysta MacDonald published The...
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Krysta MacDonald
Nov 1, 20171 min read
Official Release Date!
It's here! It's today! The Girl with the Empty Suitcase is officially released TODAY. Interested in a copy? You can buy the ebook here...
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Krysta MacDonald
Oct 3, 20172 min read
Preorders!
Well, the end is more than in sight; it's racing toward me like an oncoming train. I know that's a rather violent analogy, as we all know...
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Krysta MacDonald
Sep 13, 20171 min read
The Cover Reveal!
Okay, the day is finally here! The day of the big cover reveal! You may have seen the artwork in my most recent newsletter. It was...
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Krysta MacDonald
Aug 6, 20172 min read
A compliment.
In July was the first round of the Flash Fiction challenge. I was assigned action/adventure for a genre, a high-speed train for a...
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Krysta MacDonald
Jul 30, 20173 min read
Word Counts
I am moving towards completion of The Girl with the Empty Suitcase. That's right, the end is in sight! I just was talking to a potential...
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Krysta MacDonald
Jul 12, 20175 min read
Freya's Perspective
If you subscribed to my first newsletter, this will look familiar. In it, I talked a bit about perspective. My book changes perspective...
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Krysta MacDonald
Jun 30, 20175 min read
Flash Fiction:
Earlier this month I talked about a flash fiction writing contest I will be taking part in come July. During this contest, I will be...
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Krysta MacDonald
Jun 12, 20175 min read
Flash Fiction #1: A Pirate in Moose Jaw
Last week I talked about a contest I am entering in July, during which I will have two days and 1000 words to write a fiction piece based...
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Krysta MacDonald
Jun 5, 20171 min read
Entering a Contest! Help Me Practice!
I'm entering a flash fiction writing contest this July! I am so excited to get some feedback on my writing style! The way this particular...
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Krysta MacDonald
May 16, 20176 min read
Hanging Out in Austenland
So, I have come to the realization that I have a bit of an obsessive personality. I get really, really "into" different things. When I...
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Krysta MacDonald
Apr 24, 20171 min read
Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have a Title.
Drumroll, please... Are you ready? Probably, or you wouldn't have clicked on this. Okay. Here we go... Introducing the working (and...
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