Crystal King

I'm a direct descendent of Sir Frances Bryan (13th great grandfather), King Henry VIII's best friend and the betrayer of Anne Boleyn, so the Tudors have always been interesting to me. Forty years ago, Margaret George's bestselling novel, The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers, hit the bestseller lists and it's never left bookstore shelves since. When I finally discovered the book, I devoured it. Not just because of my interest, but because it's a masterful piece of storytelling. In my latest Substack (always free!), I asked her about the differences in writing a book today vs. back then, and how Henry is perceived today. Plus, she's giving away a copy to a lucky reader! https://bit.ly/4zjYsFX

I've been watching the Spokane fires from afar, my heart breaking.

Watching Home Burn A Personal Account of the Spokane Wildfires

Hey book lovers!😍 This week I chat with author Diana Giovinazzo about her latest historical novel DAUGHTERS OF NAPLES. I'm also giving away a copy 📖 to a lucky reader. Find the sign-up in my latest post: https://bit.ly/4yP6LJE. I regularly give away books, so make sure to subscribe (always free)!

Hey book lovers! This closes on WED! This week I chat with psychological thriller writer about her wonderful new novel WHAT REMAINS OF YOU (It's SO good!!). Subscribe (always free!) and find the sign up in my latest post: https://bit.ly/3RXAyiE

Hey book lovers! I've got a new book giveaway going this week on my substack! This week I chat with psychological thriller writer about her wonderful new novel WHAT REMAINS OF YOU (It's SO good!!). Subscribe (always free!) and find the sign up in my latest post: https://bit.ly/4wf6nSW

TODAY is the Summer Solstice! The longest day of the year! To celebrate, I've teamed up with 20 other authors for the Summer Solstice 🌞Book Giveaway, and one reader is going to win every single one of our books — 21 novels, nearly $500 worth of fiction!
My book THE HAPPINESS COLLECTOR is in the prize stack, along with mysteries, gothics, historical fiction, fantasy, and book club favorites. A whole summer of reading in one shot.
Entries are open from June 18 through July 1, and are open to US mailing addresses only (pesky international laws make it hard to offer elsewhere). Enter here! https://www.crystalking.com/summer-solstice-book-giveaway

Summer Solstice Book Giveaway Win all 21 books — nearly $500 of new fiction from 21 authors, one solstice giveaway. Enter June 18–July 1. One winner takes the whole stack.

Something fun as we gear up for the longest day of the year: I've teamed up with 20 other authors for the Summer Solstice 🌞Book Giveaway, and one reader is going to win every single one of our books — 21 novels, nearly $500 worth of fiction!

My book THE HAPPINESS COLLECTOR is in the prize stack, along with mysteries, gothics, historical fiction, fantasy, and book club favorites. A whole summer of reading in one shot.
Entries are open June 18 through July 1, open to US mailing addresses only (pesky international laws make it hard to offer elsewhere). Enter here:

Summer Solstice Book Giveaway Win all 21 books — nearly $500 of new fiction from 21 authors, one solstice giveaway. Enter June 18–July 1. One winner takes the whole stack.

My latest Substack... how the response to a Yelp review from nearly 20 years ago left a lasting impression on me. 😍 Plus a whole lot of Venezia! https://bit.ly/4xunRvU

What a fun event this will be! Snag your free ticket for your chance to learn about some fantastic books and to win bookish prizes too!

Next week, our much beloved Book Bingo Virtual Adventure is BACK! 🎉

Join us and six wonderful member authors and escape into some wonderful summer reads! Don’t miss out on the bingo fun and great prizes 😍

Get your free ticket now at the link in our bio and story! ✨

What a gorgeous day . We saw all the wildlife. It’s also really strange to see a blue heron fly up into a pine tree!