<![CDATA[Kristal Shaff, Fantasy Author - News/Blog]]>

<![CDATA[Kristal Shaff, Fantasy Author - News/Blog]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:59:25 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Long Awaited Update...]]>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:43:25 GMThttp://www.kristalshaff.com/newsblog/long-awaited-updateHello friends! It's been a long time since I've had updates, but life, including adding 3 children to our family through adoption, has made my writing world put on hold. HOWEVER, I have a few news tid-bits for you.

Taking a step back and also considering some comments from reviews, I have done some editing on BLOOD OF THE GUARDIAN. The eBook addition is re-released, with some minor plot corrections. So if you have a copy, make sure you update it. If you read via Kindle Unlimited, check it out.
An audiobook version of LIFE CHARMER is now available! It is so fun! Please, check it out. It is such a fun book to write and now listen to.
I have released a new early chapter book called KACI LOGAN AND THE DINKY DRAGON. I've had it sitting on my shelf for a while, and I thought I'd give it life for fun! If you have a 1-3rd grader, they might enjoy it.
I am writing again! Book 3 in the Emissary of Light will be my primary focus. Thank you all for being so patient with me over the years. I can't wait to get back into it again.

]]><![CDATA[YA SCAVENGER HUNT #89]]>Tue, 30 May 2017 04:43:44 GMThttp://www.kristalshaff.com/newsblog/ya-scavenger-hunt-89I'm sure you're tired from visiting #89 other links, but I hope you've come across some great opportunities and discovered new authors to read! I'm sure that many of the others have offered some great giveaways, and you've come to the right place for another! Sign up for my sporadic newsletter (where you can also download my free fantasy short) from June 1-7, and you will be entered into a prize drawing for the following ebooks from some of my favorite authors, as well as a copy of my POWERS OF THE SIX and a $20 Amazon Gift card!

If you are already on my newsletter, you can comment to this post and I will enter you into the drawing as well. Winner will be selected randomly on June 8th.

While you're here, I'd love to share with you my newest release that just came out on June 1st!

LIFE CHARMER: Koda's Quest is a Middle grade fantasy inspired by Native American Mythology. If you like Percy Jackson, you'll appreciate Koda's adventure.

If Middle-Grade isn't your thing, There is still my epic YA fantasy series, EMISSARY OF LIGHT, that that you can check out as well.

Now, the moment you've come here for: the secret word that will continue you on your quest. I'll give you a hint.....

That's right! Your secret word is “VAMPIRE“.

Now you can add this to your ever growing list then visit
Rachel Morgan to continue on your quest.

]]><![CDATA[YA Summer Scavenger Hunt! Join for free prizes!]]>Tue, 30 May 2017 03:07:05 GMThttp://www.kristalshaff.com/newsblog/ya-summer-scavenger-hunt-join-for-free-prizes

In just a few days, I will be taking part in a huge scavenger hunt sponsored by An Alliance of Young Adult Authors. This is a great way to discover new authors, win some free stuff, and sign up for some really great prizes. Hope you join me on the hunt!

RULES

The Scavenger Hunt will begin on June 1st!

Each author will be given a special keyword, which will be bolded and all caps like this: BUTTERFLIES.

All you have to do is visit all the author’s sites in order, write down the special keywords to discover the short story, then enter the giveaway with the completed short story HERE.

There will be one main giveaway for the main prize, but most of the participating authors will also have smaller giveaways so make sure you read all their post carefully to see what else they’re offering while you’re on their site for the keyword.

THE MAP (PARTICIPATING AUTHORS)
THE MAP (PARTICIPATING AUTHORS)

For rules, updates or trouble-shooting, please refer to this main post which will stay updated.

]]><![CDATA[Cover Reveal: Blood of the Guardian]]>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 06:15:04 GMThttp://www.kristalshaff.com/newsblog/cover-reveal-blood-of-the-guardian

]]><![CDATA[THE EMISSARY gets a new look, a new name.]]>Fri, 19 Feb 2016 02:25:38 GMThttp://www.kristalshaff.com/newsblog/the-emisssary-gets-a-new-look-a-new-nameSo in publishing news for me.
I'm getting my rights back because of several reasons. I'm publishing it again on my own with a new cover, and a few months after, publishing the next book in the series also on my own. Will keep you all updated on dates and cover reveals when they are ready.]]><![CDATA[What is your superpower? Take the Quiz and find out!]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2015 22:22:47 GMThttp://www.kristalshaff.com/newsblog/what-is-your-superpower-take-the-quiz-and-find-out

]]><![CDATA[Book Signing: Saturday, November 1st in Davenport, IA]]>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:28:37 GMThttp://www.kristalshaff.com/newsblog/book-signing-saturday-november-1st-in-davenport-ia<![CDATA[Blog Tour Begins!]]>Mon, 22 Sep 2014 05:42:59 GMThttp://www.kristalshaff.com/newsblog/blog-tour-begins

Check out my first stop on Christy's Cozy Corner and learn more about the six Shay powers in the land of Adamah.
Visit HERE.

]]><![CDATA[Win a copy of THE EMISSARY!]]>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:58:55 GMThttp://www.kristalshaff.com/newsblog/win-a-copy-of-the-emissaryGoodreads giveaway up and running! Enter to win a copy HERE.]]><![CDATA[Upcoming Blog Tour!]]>Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:24:16 GMThttp://www.kristalshaff.com/newsblog/upcoming-blog-tourVisit CHAPTER BY CHAPTER to see the schedule]]>