PinnedChrista AvampatoA Publisher Bought My YA Novel Trilogy—Here’s Everything I Did WrongOn Friday, I sold not one book but three! I signed a contract with a publisher for my Emerson Page trilogy. This is an especially sweet…Feb 28, 202236Feb 28, 202236
Christa AvampatoCan ecofiction inspire climate action?While on vacation I wrote my first full piece of ecofiction for a climate fiction writing competition. It’s a short story (5,000 words)…Jul 61Jul 61
Christa AvampatoCelebrating National Cancer Survivors MonthThis year I learned June is National Cancer Survivors Month. I ended active treatment (for me, that was the end of primary surgeries…Jun 12Jun 12
Christa AvampatoFun at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on NYC’s Governor’s IslandA banner adventure day in New York for me and one of my nearest and dearest friends at Governor’s Island’s Jazz Age Lawn Party. Long may…Jun 9Jun 9
Christa AvampatoI’m a guest on the nature podcast, Unearthing Wild WondersA few months ago, I met Nicky Jenner, a gardener, conservationist, and nature lover who lives in Devon in the southeast of the U.K. Though…Jun 7Jun 7
Christa AvampatoI became a monthly donor to 15/10 FoundationMy rescue dog, Phineas, was my writing buddy and he inspired the character of Friday in my Emerson Page novels. To honor him as part of my…Jun 41Jun 41
Christa AvampatoThe single b thing you can do to help book authorsI’m truly horrible at asking for help so please bear with me on this post. The support and love that poured out of people on Friday night…Jun 2Jun 2
Christa AvampatoHow to overcome stage frightCan I tell you a secret? Hosting events makes me so nervous. I’m forever worried no one will be there, or that people won’t enjoy the event…May 31May 31
Christa AvampatoA tree grows in Brooklyn5 trees, actually, and in my kitchen. Two weeks ago, I planted 12 trees at their most vulnerable stage — grafts from existing trees sent…May 27May 27
Christa AvampatoMy book launch party is in 1 week on Friday, May 31st at 7pmI can’t believe it’s almost here! On Friday, May 31st, at 7pm I’m hosting my first ever book launch party for my novel, Emerson Page and…May 24May 24