Hi, I’m Kristen.

My published works include my debut novel, When Margaret Was Here. This novel explores grief, loss, love, and the complicated emotions that come with losing someone you had a difficult relationship with.

One common misconception about this book is that it was written about one specific person struggling with substance abuse. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The novel is written from the perspective of someone who loves and loses a person to addiction, and it is not based on just one individual.

As a writer, it’s true that personal experience can inspire what we create, but what many people outside the creative world don’t always realize is that experience is only one piece of it. Imagination, inspiration, observation, emotion, and storytelling all play a huge role, sometimes even more than reality itself.

Unfortunately, I lost many friends in my younger years to drugs, alcohol, and mental health related issues. When Margaret Was Here became a way to pour many of those emotions, memories, and lessons into one story.

My second novel is Moonveil Saga. It is a complete 180 from my debut novel and goes in an entirely different direction. While When Margaret Was Here is grounded literary fiction, Moonveil Saga is a light novel inspired by anime, science fiction, action, and adventure.

My latest novel, Midnights in July, is now available wherever books are sold.

I appreciate all the kind feedback and support I’ve received from readers. 

I'm excited about the upcoming book fairs and festivals and look forward to meeting so many of you. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on which events my team and I will be attending. I hope we'll have the chance to meet in person soon!

Love,
KL