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Kristina Stangl

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Kristina Stangl is an American author. She was born and raised in San Francisco, California, USA. She holds a Master's degree in Public Administration, MPA; a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, with a minor in Middle East and Islamic Studies from San Francisco State University; along with Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) credentials from the University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

Before writing her first novel, Kristina previously worked in both the public and private sectors, having served in the United States federal government for nine years. In addition to writing, Kristina enjoys traveling across the globe and visiting famous and historical sites, which she documents on her social medi
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Kristina Stangl Dear Robin,

Thank you for your question and for being a new fan. That certainly makes my day :)

My advice to all indie authors is to treat your craft l…more
Dear Robin,

Thank you for your question and for being a new fan. That certainly makes my day :)

My advice to all indie authors is to treat your craft like a small business. As an indie author, you will have to wear many, many hats. Starting from the creation process to the actual writing and editing stages, all the way down to the marketing and promotion. It's a busy job with an endless amount of tedious tasks along the way, but no matter what, never get discouraged. Stay persistent and relentless.

Furthermore, as indie authors, we will often be under the microscope and more vulnerable to harsher criticism; however, please don't let that discourage you. Your writing is your art, and you will only further grow and get better with each passing challenge. Stay true to yourself and continue to pursue your dreams.

Just like an attorney running a small firm, rather than operating within a large corporation; or a doctor choosing to work in their private practice instead of a hospital, indie authors are much of the same.

As long as you continue to work hard, keep an open mind and remain positive to any and all challenges, then I believe that every indie author has the potential to succeed.

All the best,

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Kristina Stangl Dear Lisa Berry,

Glad to hear that you enjoyed reading my novels! That certainly makes my day :)

To answer your question, yes, there will be a follow u…more
Dear Lisa Berry,

Glad to hear that you enjoyed reading my novels! That certainly makes my day :)

To answer your question, yes, there will be a follow up novel to "The Curse of the Dark Horseman." I do plan on turning this into a new series of upcoming novels. The second novel is currently in the works and will be released sometime in the near future.

Please stay tuned!

Happy Reading,

Kristina Stangl(less)
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The Heartless Villainess by Kristina Stangl (Goodreads Giveaway!)

Hello All!

Good news, I will be running another giveaway for my latest romantasy novel, The Heartless Villainess!

From now until the first week of August, you have the chance to win a free copy to this book.

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“You will find love again, Esme,” he whispered to her. “Even if I have to create such a man to love you, I will move heaven and earth to do so.”
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“If I ever met another man who could love me, then I’m not sure that I could even recognize it anymore. It would be entirely up to that person to love not only me, but both of us in my place.”
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“After watching you these past few days, I’ve come to admire you. Instead of allowing your misfortunes to consume you, you’ve managed to persevere through adversity and even succeeded on living your life on your own terms. Not many people can do that.”
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"Really good story and plot. I enjoyed Esme's journey from villainess to royalty. It was fun and entertaining. "
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"I really enjoyed this book. It was the perfect blend of romance, fantasy, magic, court politics, and angst. Not to mention, I really like the book's cover, too. It's well worth the read.

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"The Emerald Prince by Kristina Stangl is one of my all time favorite books, so when I learned that Lady Esmeralda of Clover was getting her own story, I was so thrilled! Esmeralda was my favorite character in that book. She was a villainess witch, wh" Read more of this review »
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Just as a head’s up, while this story is the first installment to A Villainous Ever After, it is a standalone novel, which means that all future books in this series can be read independen
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“May I ask as to why you’re so convinced, that I’m even deserving of such a happy ending? Maybe, a long time ago, I was the villain and thereby, don’t deserve it?”
Kristina Stangl, Cupid's Serenade

“Because all villains have a heart, even if they choose not to embrace it.”
Kristina Stangl, Cupid's Serenade

“Extraordinary people are not meant to live ordinary lives.”
Kristina Stangl, The Curse of the Dark Horseman

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“You will find love again, Esme,” he whispered to her. “Even if I have to create such a man to love you, I will move heaven and earth to do so.”
Kristina Stangl, The Heartless Villainess

“If I ever met another man who could love me, then I’m not sure that I could even recognize it anymore. It would be entirely up to that person to love not only me, but both of us in my place.”
Kristina Stangl, The Heartless Villainess

“For as he comfortably rested up above on the branch of that chestnut tree, he reminded her of a bird. A traveling silver bird, who was simply visiting her forest as a visitor. And like all visitors, as soon as he got bored, he was going to eventually leave.”
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“For someone to go from a crown princess-in-waiting to a witch, to a fortune teller, and finally, to an apothecary— that really was quite a transition. Not many people were capable of undergoing such a drastic evolution. And yet, Esme still endured.”
Kristina Stangl, The Heartless Villainess

“As a fallen noble, he could only imagine the embarrassment she must have endured, when his family disowned her. To lose the respect, title, and honor of being a member of the noble class, that must have been a huge blow to her dignity and self-esteem.”
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