Christa Kinde's Blog, page 4
June 14, 2018
June 13, 2018
#standing in Clover
You are here. When I ran across a quote on Pinterest that said, “Be where you’re standing,” it felt like one of those heaven-nudges. Because as Jim Eliot once said, “Wherever you are, be all there.” So you can expect more #standing posts … because I’ll be blooming wherever I’m planted. ✿
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June 12, 2018
The supreme accomplishment…
“The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.”
—Arnold Toynbee
June 7, 2018
June 6, 2018
Mother-Daughter Duo
My daughter Elza and I collaborate quite a bit, especially in creative ways. This year, we kicked off a book blog together (because we both read/write middle grade), and we tweet as @kindeladies. Follow us >>
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June 5, 2018
You want to be a writer…
“You want to be a writer? A writer is someone who writes every day—so start writing.”
—Shonda Rhimes
June 4, 2018
The Three: Aleff
Do you need another reason to get hold of a copy of The Three, the first book in the Forsaken Sons trilogy? How about this. How about Aleff?
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There weren’t many places he could go where Aleff wouldn’t follow, so Ben wasn’t surprised when his caretaker appeared on the stream’s opposite bank. “Little Ben Peep’s been gnawing on sheep,” Aleff said in a sing-song voice.
Benaiah despaired of understanding half the nonsense Aleff spouted. He burped loudly and replied, “Goat, actually.”
“Sounds … delectable.”
The Three (Forsaken Sons, #1)
Christa Kinde
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For the record, I wrote The Three a few years before deciding to give readers a sneak peek and introducing Aleff in … you know which story, right?
May 28, 2018
#MGCarousel
Did you know that my fictional debut is a middle grade book? MG refers to books appropriate for audiences aged 8-12, and The Blue Door fits nicely in that range. By contrast, YA (young adult) titles are suited to readers aged 13 and up. When it comes to reading fiction, you’ll mostly find me in the middle grade section of the library. Which is why it makes total sense that I’m collaborating on a book blog with my daughter, who also writes MG.
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Come see what we’re about. Follow our blog. Bookstagram with us. And I’d be delighted if you (or members of your household) decide to take part in one of our challenges. Elza just unveiled our summer reading challenge. Who else wants to play a bit of Book Bingo in June? #MGCarousel is at Elymnifoquent.com >>
May 23, 2018
Release Day!
Available Everywhere. A covertly anointed shepherd. A trio of half-human mongrels. And the captain who would lead them into legends.
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You’ll find both the print and digital editions in all the usual virtual venues. Please add The Three to your Goodreads shelf, too! You’ll find the series listing here >>
May 17, 2018
Book Box!
Nothing makes an upcoming release more real than holding a book in your hands!
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The Three releases on May 23 (next Wednesday)!
