Discover the Next Generation of Christian Storytellers…
Featuring Kristianne Hassman
Kristianne Hassman grew up exploring the highvelds and mountains of South Africa as a third-culture kid, which fed her love for books—and adventure—from a young age. She writes historically inspired stories, infused with themes of hope and belonging, about young heroines discovering their place in the world.
When she’s not writing, you can usually find her getting distracted by new classical music she’s discovered, drinking copious amounts of chai tea, or visiting a new country on her bucket list.
About Her Short Story
Flore longs to escape her tiny island home of Lipari.
Growing up listening to Mamma’s stories, Flore has dreamed of the day she could travel to grand cities like Paris, Rome, and London. With her eighteenth birthday and Mamma’s promised tour of the mainland on the horizon, that dream is finally almost a reality. But when Mamma’s chronic illness suddenly relapses, the trip is canceled.
After Flore discovers an abandoned sailboat washed up on shore, it seems like a sign. She spends every moment fixing it up to surprise Mamma, dreaming of the day she can finally experience the magic of far-off cities.
But as Mamma worsens, Flore can’t keep denying the truth–her mother might not ever be able to make the journey. She must decide whether to keep clinging to her old dream, or find a way to make one last trip–a different kind of voyage–special for Mamma.
Her Accomplishments
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Drafted two full-length novels and multiple short stories.
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Received and implemented a professional edit letter.
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Started two pop-up businesses (K Social Designs) and practiced online marketing skills.
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Published on The Rebelution blog, The Young Writer blog, and the TCKs for Christ blog for third-culture kids.
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Gained 100+ subscribers to email list in a month and has over 900 Instagram followers.
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Attended the Write to Publish conference and pitched to agents and publishers in 2024.
Meet the 10 other authors in the anthology!
Rhianna
Ring-Howell
Gabriella
Banasik
Lyric
Rose
Zoe
Anastasia
Zach
Sollie
Ryan
Elizabeth
Rachel
Evans
Calissa
Ding
Juliet
Artman
Bailey
Gaines
Support the next generation of writers
100% of the proceeds from this anthology go toward helping up-and-coming writers attend writing conferences where they can pitch their work to agents and publishers.
About the Author Conservatory
Conservatory, noun: “A school specializing in one of the fine arts.”
The Author Conservatory is an online apprenticeship-modeled program that teaches students the writing & business skills they need to get published and support themselves financially. The Voices of the Future anthology features short stories from nine of our 2024 graduates.
