About Me!
I love writing stories that are set in the real world, weaving in history and mythology, that thrive in found family bonds, and their resilient spirit of overcoming insurmountable odds. I love adding little Easter Eggs in my books to either reference books later in the series or reference shows and books that I grew up with. I tried to learn from the best. I’ve always been a hopeless romantic, being a mood reader makes it hard to read what I’ve got in my small library collection. I definitely claim to be a book-hoarding dragon. I’m always eager to chat about fantasy and romance books with anyone who will listen to my rambles. I grew up in the Charleston area but proudly claim my New England sports roots. I hold a BA in English from Belmont University in Nashville, TN.
So where did my love reading and writing start? Well with Percy Jackson and the LightningThief of course! The first time I picked up the book, I didn’t understand it nor like it, so I put it down until I was required to read it for my 7th grade English class which funnily enough was when I decided to try it again. I think that’s where my mood reading changed. I absolutely loved it and finished the rest of the books as fast as I could. My mom kept telling me to put the books down, multiple times, when she had been telling me for years to pick up a book. Mom always knows... ;-)
I had started to create my own world within Rick Riordan’s world and years later finally put it down on paper. Started with poorly written stories, but eventually created a series I was proud of and worked on for years and still to this day tinker with it when I need a break from my fantasy. It wasn’t until halfway through my sophomore year in college that I had an epiphany on needing to change my major and create a new series. Low and behold the Constellation series was created and have been working nonstop (outside of work and school) to this series. When I’m not writing, I can be found wandering bookstores, sipping coffee, reading my endless TBR list, or dancing to Taylor Swift in my room. Forever looking for inspiration for my next story or scene.
Books by Me...
- Brightest Stars (2025): The first in a thrilling series, this novel follows five stranger young adults as they uncover their Archangelic powers at Mont-Saint-Michel, battling demons and their own fractured pasts to save humanity from an unknown war.
- To Be Named (Forthcoming): The second installment, where the group deals with the aftermath of the ending of Brightest Stars, welcoming new members, and dealing with more enemies, or so they believe.
Connect with Kristina
Website: www.kristinawoodward.com
Social Media: Follow Kristina on Instagram (woodwardwrites) for updates on her writing, mythology musings, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process. X is @kwoodwardwrites
Events: Kristina frequently speaks at YA literature festivals and does local signings. Check her Instagram for upcoming appearances
Fun Facts
This idea for this series started off as a lost princess romance. It quickly changed.
Favorite Singer: Taylor Swift! My favorite album has always been Speak Now but always buying her newest albums.
Favorite authors: Bea Paige, Laura Thalassa, Elle Kennedy, Rina Kent, Rebecca Yarros, and Rick Riordan.
Favoriate Places: Antarctica, my writing desk and the blue waters of the Caribbean