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K.L. Kranes

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Author of the YA fantasy novel, The Travelers, and general hot mess. I love writing, reading and everything in-between.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside! Let Books Keep You Warm This Winter

Baby, it's cold outside. Therefore, I'm choosing the best therapy for the cold I know, books! Here are some book suggestions to keep you warm winter season!

How I Spent My Holiday Break: Binging on Books

As I flitted around to various holiday celebrations, I started to notice a trend, people like to talk about their latest TV binge obsession. I like to binge TV too, but over my holiday break I binged something better. I binged books!

My New Year’s Reading Resolution: In Search of a Real Challenge

Last year my New Year's resolution was to expand my reading experience. To do this, I created a reading challenge. It was less than successful. This year I'm at it again because the definition of crazy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting the same result, right?

How a Year of Blogging Has Made Me a Better Person and Novelist

I started writing my blog when Travelers I was published in October 2016 and, at the time, I decided I would write a blog post every day. It was ambitious, but if I'm going to do something I'm going to do it all the way.

Feminist Lit, YA Awesomeness, SciFi Classics: My 10 Favorite Books I Read in 2017

2017 is almost over? Every year goes by faster and faster. This year, I've been lucky to be able to read a lot of great books!

The Mind of a Sleep Deprived Writer

Disclaimer: I wrote this blog while severely sleep deprived. Read on if you dare.

Behold Bookmas Tree 2017! Bigger, Better, Bookmas-ier

What do you get when you cross Leslie Knope's wedding dress, with a whole bunch of books and a Christmas tree? [Hint: It's pink and part mannequin.]

Lessons in Failure from NANOWRIMO

I lost. What's worse is I lost a contest where I was only competing with myself. I am a NANOWRIMO loser. But, for once, I'm OK with losing.

10 Must-Read YA Novels I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Read Yet!

As a young adult (YA) author, I wish I could say I've read every great and even every good YA novel. But I haven't. In fact, I've come to realize my YA bookshelf is rather lacking. 

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