Kristi’s Blog
I haven’t been blogging much lately–you’re more likely to find me on Facebook or Twitter these days. But feel free to check out the HAVEN playlist below, and leave me a comment if you’d like! Thanks for visiting my site.
PLAYLIST
If you’ve had a chance to read HAVEN yet, you might be wondering about that iPod that Violet gave Aidan for Christmas–what songs would be on his “favorites” playlist? What kind of music would a guy like Aidan like to listen to?
So….I give you AIDAN GRAY’S OFFICIAL PLAYLIST! Or, “music to read HAVEN by.” Something like that! Some songs on his playlist have real meaning for him (for example, “October” by Broken Bells–Aidan’s birthday is in October, and it’s also the month that he first meets Violet.). Others are on his playlist simply because he likes them. And others, well…you’ll figure it out if you’ve read the book! But the songs–and their order–kinda tell a story.
Hope you enjoy it!
Oh, and I’ve listed it at iTunes–so if you follow the link, you can find the entire playlist at iTunes, listen to samples, buy a song or two or even the entire playlist! Here’s the LINK.
1. Waiting for the End — Linkin Park
2. And She Was — Talking Heads
3. October — Broken Bells
4. Young Forever — Jay-Z (featuring Mr. Hudson)
5. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea — Neutral Milk Hotel
6. Little Lion Man — Mumford & Sons
7. Should I Stay or Should I Go — The Clash
8. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) — Green Day
9. Bodies — Drowning Pool
10. Let it Bleed — The Rolling Stones
11. The Only Exception — Paramore
12. A Sky for Shoeing Horses Under — WHY?
13 I Wanna Be the One — Fun
14. Like Dylan in the Movies — Belle and Sebastian
15. Bittersweet Symphony — The Verve
16. Better That We Break — Maroon 5
Thank You Kristi for the help… im defintiely am going to take a differnet approach to the book writing…i always wanted to be an author on the side something i love to do Ya know? I did send a small snip-it of my started work but i realized i put alot of answers in just the first paragraph so im starting fresh.. different stroy same characters but i not going to get rid of what i wrote already just yet.. i have other plans for that. I started this book bible ( an ideal i got from the site) so im realy excited im writing on my characters now… what they look like what their core values are…etc.
AAH! i just finished Haven!!!! im so excited, i cant wait for MIRAGE!!! Your a wonderful writer…my friends think so as well!!
AHH! I looove Haven! I can’t wait till MIRAGE is out!!! Your a wonderful writer…my friends think so too!
Thank you!!
When i saw your book at the bookstore. I was quickly drawn by it! Its one of a kind. when i started reading it i could not put it down. so i ended up finishing it in one night
I LOVE YOUR BOOK SO MUCH! i’m excited for MIRAGE! i cant wait to buy one 
KEEP IT UP !
HI! I sooo love your book! When i saw it at the bookstore i quickly bought it! It’s very entetaining! KEEP IT UP! i cant wait to buy MIRAGE!
Thanks, Kathleen!!! I’m so glad you liked it!
your book was amazing i always blushed when ever they kissed XD
can i ask for some tips or advices? when you write a book? im kinda writing something. its for my friend. i want to give it to her as a gift. can you help?
can i ask you something? could you please e-mail me a signed bookmark? so i can show my friends?
I absolutely loved haven. I can’t wait for your next book. could you please tell me a site where i can read an excerpt of book 2?
So glad you enjoyed it, Mikayla! I promise to put up an excerpt from Book #2 (MIRAGE) here on this site very soon! Also, email me your full name/mailing address privately at AuthorKristiCook@gmail.com and I will send you some signed bookmarks!
Kath, I give a lot of writing advice on the How To Write Shop blog! Follow this link, and it should bring you to a page with some of my articles. You can find the rest by clicking on “Previous Entries” or “Next Entries” on the bottom of the page. http://howtowriteshop.loridevoti.com/page/2/?s=kristi+cook
Oh my gosh! I loved this book so much!!!!! Once I picked it up, I couldn’t put it back down!!!!!!
I was wondering- how many books there are supposed to be?
Okay. Thank you so much
Umm, could you send me some signed bookmark too? HAHA. i know its a hassle. sorry! but thanks anyway :>
Eve, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
There’s going to be three books in the series.
Kath, email me your full name and address to AuthorKristiCook@gmail.com, and I can send you a bookmark!
i love this book so much!!!!!! I showed it to my friend and she took it out the next day and had 10 pgs left in the book! Normally she would read a book in 6-7 days, but this was interesting for her, so thank you for writing such a wonderful book!!! thank you so much i loved it so much i cant wait for the next book to come out and then the next and then the next…….please would you write more books in the sequal of Haven???? i loved your work thank you for your time have a good day!!!!!!!!
Yuki, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! The sequel, MIRAGE, comes out in June, and I’m writing the third book in the series now!
um…..is it okay if you can send me a signed bookmark to me and 2 of my other friends? i’m sorry about this but we all love your books!!!!!!!!
i was so drawn to the book at first i wasn’t sure by it and i checked it out and i LOVE it i lent it to my friend and she is hooked, she carries it everywhere and acts like it’s her’s but when I had to return it she was devastated. The next day she came to school and she had bought it! now every body is reading Haven! We can’t wait till Mirage! what ever your doing keep it up, it’s great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kayla, I’m so glad that you and your friend both enjoyed HAVEN so much!!
Emily, for bookmarks, email me your name and mailing address to AuthorKristiCook@gmail.com, and I will send you some!
Hi, it only took me 6 days to read your book. I could have read it in 3 but I had to juggle it with school . one day is was reading in my teachers class and she didn’t give the book back until the end of school. Anyway your book was amazing I can’t wait for the 2 book.
Hi Ms.Cook Haven is one of the best books I have ever read also do u think Haven can become a movie if so can you please let me know I’m an actress and I really related to Violet and Aidan its like their relationship was mine’s and my boyfriend
Hi, Melinda–I’m so glad you enjoyed HAVEN so much!
I wish they’d make a movie out of the book, but I don’t have any control over it. There has been a little interest in acquiring the movie rights, but so far, no deals. Maybe someday!
hey i got your book from school and i just loved the description and finished it in two days. I just can’t wait till mirage. Also my drama teacher Mrs. Landrue said yo guys were friends she told me all about it. I JUST CAN’TWAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTT TILL MIRAGE<3 I KNOW IMMA LOVE IT LIKE HAVEN . I THINK YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT WRITER AND YOU SHOULD WRITE MORE
Hi, Amber–I’m so glad you enjoyed HAVEN!!! Yes, we are friends from college–SO cool that she has the book at school and is recommending it to students!!
I so love this book! really can’t wait for Mirage! I miss Aidan and Violet. Im in my late twenties but whenever I read this book I feel like Im in my teen years again.
) This is one of my fave books Ms. Cook. Ive read it like a thousand times already! thanks Ms. Cook for writing this book! 
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If anyone is interested in joining the Winterhaven “Street Team,” here’s the information:
http://www.goodchoicereading.com/2012/04/join-forces-with-winterhaven-warriors.html
There will be lots of exclusives for members, including a bonus MIRAGE chapter written in Aidan’s POV!
I’m SO glad you enjoyed it, Nina!!
Hello Kristi,
I was wondering if you were going to be doing a signing for Mirage and if so do you know the schedule yet? thanks!
Hi, Jessica! I hope to schedule some signings for MIRAGE, but nothing is confirmed yet! I’ll be spending the summer down in the Miami area, so it’s very likely there will be some summertime signings in south and central Florida (Miami and Orlando areas), but I’m not yet sure where else! Oh, and there will probably be a launch party/signing here in New York City in early June.
i love HAVEN especialy aidan gray. it’s my favorite book. i have read it like 10 times ! i love you ms. Kristi !
Megan G., sorry I missed your comment!! I’m so glad you liked it! Too funny about your teacher taking it away–I’m glad she gave it back!
mhay sc., you totally made my day!! Thank you–I’m so honored that it’s your favorite book! I hope you like MIRAGE just as much! Exactly three weeks till release day.
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Kristi i LOVED Haven. I just finished it and I can’t wait till Mirage. I can’t think of anything else
Keep up the good work!
Thank you, Eve, I’m so glad you liked it!! Just a few more weeks till MIRAGE hits the shelves–hope it doesn’t disappoint!