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3 Goals for July
On July 8, 2019 by Crystal CierlakIt’s never too late to set a goal, right? So we’re already eight days into the month of July. Pft. This past weekend I confronted two of my biggest fears – one intentionally, the other an act of mother nature – and in general I’ve been going through a kinda/sorta shift in my personal belief
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More liveblogging Palm Springs
On June 15, 2019 by Crystal CierlakHappy Saturday to you. It’s just after 10:30 in the morning for me and I am getting settled in for some quality editing time. As I did in my last post, I’m going to be taking you through the editing process for my latest book, Palm Springs (out June 21st) and I’ll just warn you
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Live Blog: Editing Palm Springs
On June 11, 2019 by Crystal CierlakI had to google “live blog” to make sure it wasn’t a term I made up in my head. So, cool, I’m not crazy. And that’s exactly what I wanted to do. This week I am editing Palm Springs for publication (June 21st) and I thought it might be fun to document a behind the
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Protected: Palm Springs Exclusive Content
On May 22, 2019 by Crystal CierlakThere is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Playlists
PalmSpringsxBidden Playlist
On May 22, 2019 by Crystal CierlakFun fact about me: I like to make a playlist for every story I write. They’re my soundtracks, auditory mood boards, and inspiration. For Palm Springs I have been really into a vintage 50’s/60’s mood with Lesley Gore, a bit of Latin with Connie Francis, some chillout classics from the like mid-naughties or early naughties?
Announcement
Palm Springs Cover & Release Date
On May 21, 2019 by Crystal CierlakThe next book in the Bidden series is coming to you this summer!
Story Thoughts
The Future of the Bidden series
On May 6, 2019 by Crystal CierlakPack your bags, we’re going to Palm Springs! Book twelve of The Bidden Series will pick up a couple of weeks after the events in Contested Heart. The story will focus on Natalie & [have you read Contested Heart yet?] and doesn’t feature the other characters you know and love (the crews from Gallow Harlow
