Author Archives: kristykjames

Unless you’re me, probably not. Why? Because I spent countless hours researching the 1918 influenza pandemic in order to write Enza. And it’s because of that book that I tend to get a little nervous during flu season. Especially when … Continue reading →

It’s been a long couple of months, and I can’t remember where I read it, but someone asked, ‘If you could have a superpower, what would it be.’I replied that I’d want super speed because if I could get everything … Continue reading →

Happy 2013 everyone! Where did the last year go? And how did it go so quickly?! I’ve often wondered why our perception of time changes so dramatically from when we were kids. And then I realized it was because when … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s that time again. What time might that be? Well…it’s rerun season on television, so I decided to do a little rerunning of my own. This post was ‘originally aired’ on November 18, 2011. Hope you enjoy reading it … Continue reading →

…I’m all done trying to be good. Seriously. When I was a kid, I got most everything I wanted, and we both know I didn’t have mile-long lists either. But this whole grownup Christmas list stuff sucks. Five things, Santa. … Continue reading →

…ummm…. Oops. Okay, so the tryptophan got the best of me just now. And much as I’d like to give in and see if visions of sugar plums dance in my head, I refuse to give in and be like … Continue reading →