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Kristin’s Tuesday Touch Base: You Probably Want to Know About Me… Yeah?

Kristin Bergene

Sep 23, 2014
1 min

Kristin’s Tuesday Touch Base: You Probably Want to Know About Me… Yeah?

One day I’ll post an article on my own blog again… until then, here’s another quick post! River Ram Press #InspireWriters #InspireReaders HIYA! This thought occurred to me, as I was snuggling into bed with a new David Sadaris book, that you have to listen to me chat on about River Ram Press when you have no clue who I am or what I am, or what I do. This, of course, might not bother you, but for those who are interested, this post is for you! I am a person who has always been

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Kristin Bergene

May 28, 2014
3 min

Not Dwelling But… ‘Advice on Moving to London: Visa”

Today, I had an email from an optimistic girl who wanted to move to London and had heard that I could help her. At first, I wanted to fill her with hope and encourage that it was possible – pretend like it’s not as hard as it seems to get a sponsorship to live in, what I consider, the greatest city on earth. That’s not to say I didn’t try to give her the encouragement to try, but I realized that this is one of those moments where truth wins. I’ve realized that these words sho

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Kristin Bergene

May 28, 2014
1 min

The Last Night (2)

Nights like this. But one last pint to pour. And, with the glass in her fingers, she moves. Bites her lip, as she grins for the golden beer sparkling in the glass. If it has to end – she slams the pint on the bar, a giggle slips past her lips as the head foams over her hand. He raises his eyebrows. The question’s there, but instead of asking, he hands over his credit card, “And one for yourself, darling.” “Oh, and I need it, sir.” With a wink she spins, finishing the account.

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Kristin Bergene

May 21, 2014
1 min

The Last Night

Boots skid through the skinny puddles of beer on the red floor. Dancing as the music’s turned up with the last set of the band. Stepping with the beat, she dances. Shifts and spins behind the bar with a smile. The power of alcohol drives away thoughts of tomorrow and gives a genuine light to her strut as she points to the next man behind the bar. She has the key now. His voice faint in the bar’s Friday night noise, but lips read clear. She knows her job. Pour the beer and mak

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Kristin Bergene

Mar 21, 2014
4 min

Our World

There is something about this world, our world, that has begun to drive me nuts. It’s about unemployment, minimum wage and those who like to call my generation ‘lazy.’ I’m going to keep this brief, I promise, but I consider all of this a serious injustice to those who are working hard to survive with little support from our government and without the promise of a career – even with an advanced education. Now, I do get where the term lazy comes from. I imagine our grandparents

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London Holiday!

Kristin Bergene

Jan 30, 2014
1 min

London Holiday!

Not to get into much detail yet, although that information is coming, I will be returning to London for a holiday from March 28 until April 15. In this time I hope to see many of my international family and to celebrate my golden birthday. The fact that the London Book Fair happens to be April 8 – 10, and I’ve a new publishing company to present, could just be coincidence. … could be. Anyway, for those of you in London get ready for 2 weeks of a great time! This will be my on

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100th Post – Reflection on Two Years Past

Kristin Bergene

Dec 3, 2013
3 min

100th Post – Reflection on Two Years Past

This is my 100th post… Not sure how that rates me, as I’ve had this blog active since spring 2011, but either way, a lot has happened since then. I achieved my initial goal of earning my MA in Publishing and Creative Writing. I lived in London for nearly two years and was blessed to gain international knowledge and connections. I worked as a bartender and gained experience in publishing houses through various internships. I kept my design skills fresh by working for Kingston

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2 Years Ago Today: London Bound

Kristin Bergene

Sep 13, 2013
2 min

2 Years Ago Today: London Bound

It’s the obligatory post isn’t it? The, I can’t believe the time has come and gone and the friends I made, that became my family, are still in my life like we were in The Tun last night and we were dancing on that weird stage, with the chavs staring, and the DJ laughing, as we sipped on cheap sugary cocktails or ciders, and made our way to the dingy Bacchus club to keep on the beat and the drink and the flirt, ’til the pull, post. Or maybe not quite that. But listen world – o

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Kristin Bergene

Apr 17, 2013
2 min

Project Update

As I always say, I aim to be as honest as possible. So, here it goes… With my novel, I started with ambition. A glass of wine, the curtains closed, a new document open. I closed my eyes, took a breath and began to recall my last night in London – a moment I thought would open this on a strong note. The more I got into the scene, the fleshing out of the details, the more I began to realize this was the first time I allowed myself to really think about my life since I’ve landed

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Change is Hard.

Kristin Bergene

Mar 16, 2013
3 min

Change is Hard.

Life for me is about to implode. It has for several of my closest friends already. To summarize, and to leave out my passionate anger: It is now nearly impossible for an american M.A. student, who studied in the UK, to live in the UK once studies are completed. After six employment opportunities came and abandoned me because of the paperwork I am headed back to New York after a year and half of building my life in London. While this blog is primarily for my writing, there is

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Kristin Bergene

Jan 2, 2013
2 min

New Year!

We’ve made it to 2013! With this particular New Year, there continue to be changes that I constantly ask myself if I am ready for. Of course the question, can I handle being an adult? I am only 24 after all and the answer’s still undecided, but I’m leaning to the positive. I miss the days of being a student, though they are not long past. I miss the days where my biggest responsibility was to finish assessments and to fit in the required reading. I miss when I had spare time

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New Inspiration

Kristin Bergene

Dec 5, 2012
3 min

New Inspiration

Here’s what happened. If interested, here are two of his books that come with recommendation: The Card Woman’s World Anyway, this man, this unique and creative mind, managed to spark an inspiration in me that I haven’t felt in months. Can’t remember what he said. Just know the result. I have completely reworked the first 20,000 – 25,000 words (Part One) that will require ANOTHER rewrite. (But, this is the last one. I swear). It will bring everything I have, my skills as a des

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Kristin Bergene

Nov 6, 2012
3 min

Something None of Us Want to Admit

Sometimes, I forget that the whole point of me… That the whole point of this… Is to write. It’s a horrible thing to admit, but when you are first out there trying to find a sliver of a path in the dark, the things you value the most begin to fall the to the bottom of your knapsack. Right now, as I frantically work out where I’m headed, what I’m doing and attempt to find a direction, I have this nagging feeling that I have something that will make everything okay, but I can’t

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Kristin Bergene

Apr 17, 2011
4 min

Earl Grey

The evolution of smell is incredible. While across the ocean, in my basement flat, the smell of earl grey meant I was about to burn my tongue while melting away the wet chill that had crept into my body. It was nothing meaningful, just warm and inviting. Then I left England, that flat, and the people who had become a second family. I returned stateside, lost somewhere in central New York, soaking up the sun and defending myself from tourists. A summer passed, a warm season of

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