Krista Jain

Treasures of the Broken Garrison Part 1 is out now! Follow Finhaus into the haunted garrison on the forest edge for free below!👇 kristajain.com/post/treasures…

@Stormi_luv Some freshly brewed tea and a hug from my cats

be honest, what would make you happy right now??

@walterkirn Corporations and investors are saying that because they are trying to sway us into believing its true. They're holding onto precious beliefs that they can see a return on what they poured in. I really hope they are wrong.

How is it that the LLMs get things wrong constantly, the very simplest things, and make stuff up pretty much nonstop, yet they are said to be hurtling unstoppably toward god-like power -- if they haven't secretly achieved it already? Is this a con job?

@ThrillaRilla369 I got attacked by a goose. They can be so self absorbed lol. But I still love geese

Everyone have a story about a dog, rooster, or goat chasing them during childhood 🐔 🐶 🐐 Tell me I’m wrong

@suprgalwrites I always welcomed all type of comments. Even if I don't agree with criticism, when done in good faith, I always admire the person who would take the time to look so far into my work and want to see me grow. I would not be the writer I am today without it.

Unless it’s specifically requested, most fanfic writers aren’t looking for constructive criticism we’re just here to enjoy ourselves and have fun with the ships we love. I think people sometimes forget that we’re part of the fandom too. We’re just fans creating for other fans.

@AuthorGFAllen Depends on the review and person leaving it. If it's something you can see being improved, maybe you can keep it in mind, if it's complaining about a theme they understood wrong or something they don't like in the genre, then whatever.

Should writers ignore reviews to protect their creative voice?

@NoahRayWrites That's a good reason to write a book actually. Write what you want to read. Be what you want to see on the market

This was a reaction meme to someone complaining about something or other.

@Ravenismeee I will tell you that's fine and we don't have to be friends. That will then live rent-free in my mind and I will cry about it later. I'm aware I care too much what people think of me. It's a constant battle...

Someone says, “I don’t like you.” How do you respond???

@BellaDunnWriter Me neither, but I love nautical themes. I may one day have to do a lot of extensive research if I want to write a nautical centered story one day...

Fun-fact about me: I know nothing of nautical terms.

@jayneiskool My mom loves to read and married an idiot of a man who doesn't just not understand reading for pleasure, but forbade her to do it. That is a very small reason among many that they are not together anymore.

marriage is scary because what if they don’t read books

@TheMG3D That disgust you see shouldn't be celebrated. If it's obvious it's AI, then it's ugly. If it's not, people feel tricked. Simple

The most punk rock thing you can do is be anti AI actually!

@tonyhenandez790 I want to be a hopeless hap that left the village to explore the Aven Forest where I'm taken in by a bunch of the Sealie fairies, where I would live among them for centuries.

Writers! If you were asked to be a character in any story you have written. Who would it be?

@DWARussell22 If you think it's a good fit, sure! But maybe include a favorite you like to read as well, to give a choice that's not a promotion. I wouldn't recommend mine unless someone specifically mentions some themes I've used

Question. If a post says: “Looking for a good fantasy book. Please leave recommendations.” Is it okay for an indie author to leave their self recommendation assuming their book is fantasy?

@stephenRB4 I still think they are cool, but I don't wear them as often anymore. If I do, I'll wear a pretty one off and on rather than 24/7

Do you still wear a wristwatch?

@HJamesWrites I haven't thought about it until readers told me I specialize in suspenseful feelings. Now I do it on purpose. Seeing as how most of my stories involve folklore, my favorite theme lingers on how nothing is as it seems and discovering the mystery lying underneath the ordinary.

Writers, what themes keep returning in your writing? 📚📝

@AuthorGFAllen I pick from a list of favorites I reread again and again until I'm hopelessly nostalgic. They include things like The Hobbit, Stone of Tymora trilogy, Last Unicorn, and Treasure Island.

READERS ONLY: What’s the book you always turn to when life feels a bit much?

If you haven't read Treasure of the Broken Garrison Part 1 on the blog yet, here's some background music to listen to as you give it a read! Fits the vibes perfectly🎶 Enjoy! youtube.com/watch?v=2_kKFj…

Been feeling strangely productive lately... I think I'll go to a lil cafe and get some more work done. How is everyone's weekend going?

@amesChri1 @SDDonovan Thank you! I hope so

@KristaJAuthor @SDDonovan You are so humble. I'm sure you are good for sure

I have my own domain that I keep active, but I don't have a website. It almost seems pointless with how social media is. I probably should make it but I am SO bad at that stuff that I wouldn't know how to even start. Do you maintain a website?

@SDDonovan I do because I always loved them as a reader

I've made the difficult decision to remove titles from every chapter of my new book. They just weren't working and were full of spoilers. Better not to have them! Do you add titles to each chapter?

If you ever need a reference for drawing your wizard, look up orchestra conductors.