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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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Blood and Serenity by Kristina Stangl (Upcoming New Release: Pre-Order Now!)

Hello Readers!

I'm excited to announce my upcoming new novel called, Blood and Serenity, the first novel in my new series: Romancing the Gods.

The book is scheduled for release on December 31, 2026, and pre-orders are available now!

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A Heartwarming Romance

This is truly a lovely romance, that is very well written and captivating. Even though I haven’t yet had a chance to read the previous books in this series, I was still able to walk into this novel and not feel lost (that’s how
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""Love isn't just a fantasy found within the pages of a fairy tale. The Villainess also deserves to be loved, too. Even more so, in my humble opinion"
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Thank you for taking the time to read this book!

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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“And if she needed a savior to break her curse, then he decided to be that hero.”
― Kristina Stangl, The Heartless Villainess

“In the eyes of the public, I’m the villainous prince, while she’s the heartless villainess. According to high society’s standards, we are equals.”
― Kristina Stangl, The Heartless Villainess

“Just as I loved him, he loved another in equal proportion. He wanted to have his happily ever after. I was just collateral damage.”
― Kristina Stangl, The Heartless Villainess

“In my experience, people are generally cruel. They like to label others as villains, while they claim sainthood. But in truth, it’s usually the other way around.”
― Kristina Stangl, The Heartless Villainess

“Oh, the prince of sorrow,” a fifth began to sing aloud.

“He went to war, while his first lover ran off with another;
He returned to find her wed to a farmer;
He went to war once more, while his second lover seduced another;
He returned to find her wed to a scholar;
He then went to visit the temple,
But drove his third lover mad, never to see the morrow;
Oh, what shall become of the prince of sorrow?
Perhaps, he should just marry a sparrow!”
― Kristina Stangl, The Heartless Villainess

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