Kristen (KG) writes
@kristenhallam.bsky.social
Woman, wife, mother, writer, reader, traveler, Virginia transplant. Short story “An Accident on Louisa Road” now available in the Charlottesville Fantastic anthology.
Big plans for tonight!
April 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Big plans for tonight!
If you missed the flurry of events around the launch of the #charlottesvillefantastic anthology late last year, I have good news for you: A few of the authors including myself will be at Crozet (Virginia) library at 10am April 5 to read from our stories and talk about the anthology. Come see us!
March 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
If you missed the flurry of events around the launch of the #charlottesvillefantastic anthology late last year, I have good news for you: A few of the authors including myself will be at Crozet (Virginia) library at 10am April 5 to read from our stories and talk about the anthology. Come see us!
My brain is stuck in a loop, thinking about how innocuous has 2 n’s but inoculate has 1. TGIF.
March 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My brain is stuck in a loop, thinking about how innocuous has 2 n’s but inoculate has 1. TGIF.
It’s been a minute. Been working hard on my writing. Two short story submissions under my belt so far this year. How’s your writing going? #writingcommunity #amwriting
March 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It’s been a minute. Been working hard on my writing. Two short story submissions under my belt so far this year. How’s your writing going? #writingcommunity #amwriting
Snow day vibes
January 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Snow day vibes
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How to write: Stop not writing. Keep your butt in the chair. Write really bad small sections of the whole—passages, moments, episodes, memories—til you have an incredibly shitty 1st draft. Then take out the boring parts, the lies and pretensions. Then write a better 2nd draft.
January 7, 2025 at 6:51 AM
How to write: Stop not writing. Keep your butt in the chair. Write really bad small sections of the whole—passages, moments, episodes, memories—til you have an incredibly shitty 1st draft. Then take out the boring parts, the lies and pretensions. Then write a better 2nd draft.
I’m on Goodreads! Who wants to be reading buddies and help me jump start my reading pile in 2025?
January 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I’m on Goodreads! Who wants to be reading buddies and help me jump start my reading pile in 2025?
First snow of the season! ❄️
December 15, 2024 at 4:19 PM
First snow of the season! ❄️
Happening now! #charlottesvillefantastic authors are signing copies of the book at @2ndactbooks on the downtownmallcville from 1-3pm. Come on in, say hi, and pick up some prezzies for yourself or that book lover on your list.
December 14, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Happening now! #charlottesvillefantastic authors are signing copies of the book at @2ndactbooks on the downtownmallcville from 1-3pm. Come on in, say hi, and pick up some prezzies for yourself or that book lover on your list.
Looking for an autographed copy of #charlottesvillefantastic? You can pick one up on Saturday Dec. 14 at 2nd Act Books on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall, where authors including myself will happily sign your store-bought copy between 1-3pm ET. Hope to see you there! #writingcommunity
December 7, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Looking for an autographed copy of #charlottesvillefantastic? You can pick one up on Saturday Dec. 14 at 2nd Act Books on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall, where authors including myself will happily sign your store-bought copy between 1-3pm ET. Hope to see you there! #writingcommunity
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Good news! The Charlottesville Fantastic anthology e-book, featuring my short story "An Accident in Louisa Road," is now 99 cents on Amazon. The e-book is available in multiple countries including the US and UK. Snag this great deal now before it disappears at 3am EST on Saturday: amzn.to/4eYn6AK
December 6, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Good news! The Charlottesville Fantastic anthology e-book, featuring my short story "An Accident in Louisa Road," is now 99 cents on Amazon. The e-book is available in multiple countries including the US and UK. Snag this great deal now before it disappears at 3am EST on Saturday: amzn.to/4eYn6AK
Less time than Wordle, and you get more words in.
For fun, I put how long it takes to read each of my stories on my website. The longest one only takes 14 minutes. Read more short stories!! It takes less time than doing the wordle.
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November 24, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Less time than Wordle, and you get more words in.
Working on some story plotting today. Who else is a plotter? I don’t usually do it for short stories, but this is a long story and I want to avoid a flabby middle! #writingcommunity #amwriting
November 23, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Working on some story plotting today. Who else is a plotter? I don’t usually do it for short stories, but this is a long story and I want to avoid a flabby middle! #writingcommunity #amwriting
This 👇
Was feeling overwhelmed but managed to crank out 1k today.
Best way to approach writing jitters—especially the last few chapters—don’t over think it.
Worst case scenario: you write an ending you later have to delete.
You can always edit words, you can’t edit a blank page.
#WritingCommunity
Best way to approach writing jitters—especially the last few chapters—don’t over think it.
Worst case scenario: you write an ending you later have to delete.
You can always edit words, you can’t edit a blank page.
#WritingCommunity
November 22, 2024 at 5:55 PM
This 👇
Good stuff here. Going to keep this in mind when I sit down to write later.
Would I pay £15 for this if my best friend recommended it to me?
It doesn't have to be flawless, but are there moments that stay with me after the last page? Visual imprints?
What do I feel after last page?
If it’s “I must tell X” then we’re in business.
November 22, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Good stuff here. Going to keep this in mind when I sit down to write later.
Is it good luck to find a ladybug on your computer monitor?
November 20, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Is it good luck to find a ladybug on your computer monitor?
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Loads of #literary #magazines are coming to Bluesky, here is a great list to follow! PLEASE SHARE TO HELP THEM LEAVE TWITTER!
#litmags #writer #writingcommunity
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#litmags #writer #writingcommunity
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j
November 17, 2024 at 3:56 AM
Loads of #literary #magazines are coming to Bluesky, here is a great list to follow! PLEASE SHARE TO HELP THEM LEAVE TWITTER!
#litmags #writer #writingcommunity
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j
#litmags #writer #writingcommunity
go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j
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Starter pack for #literaryfiction writers to find each other! Comment/repost and I'll add you go.bsky.app/ARue8c8
#literaryfiction #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors 💙📚
#literaryfiction #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors 💙📚
November 18, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Starter pack for #literaryfiction writers to find each other! Comment/repost and I'll add you go.bsky.app/ARue8c8
#literaryfiction #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors 💙📚
#literaryfiction #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors 💙📚
Hello Bluesky #writingcommunity! I’m eager to connect with fellow writers and book lovers. I’ve recently had a short story published in the #CharlottesvilleFantastic anthology and am working on short and long stories in sci-fi, horror, fantasy, crime fiction and sometimes romance.
November 19, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Hello Bluesky #writingcommunity! I’m eager to connect with fellow writers and book lovers. I’ve recently had a short story published in the #CharlottesvilleFantastic anthology and am working on short and long stories in sci-fi, horror, fantasy, crime fiction and sometimes romance.
Exciting news! 📣 A short story I wrote has been accepted for publication in an anthology titled Charlottesville Fantastic. The anthology will be out in October. I’m so thrilled! 😊
The anthology will be available in bookstores and we’ll be doing some events locally so stay tuned!
The anthology will be available in bookstores and we’ll be doing some events locally so stay tuned!
June 15, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Exciting news! 📣 A short story I wrote has been accepted for publication in an anthology titled Charlottesville Fantastic. The anthology will be out in October. I’m so thrilled! 😊
The anthology will be available in bookstores and we’ll be doing some events locally so stay tuned!
The anthology will be available in bookstores and we’ll be doing some events locally so stay tuned!
Beautiful sky tonight
November 17, 2023 at 11:23 PM
Beautiful sky tonight