Inside the Novels

Before a Chapter Exists

Before a Chapter Exists

Kristy Reibel

Opening Before I write a chapter, I already know the experience I want Rhett and Severin to have. Sometimes I know exactly what they’re doing. Sometimes I know where they...

Before a Chapter Exists

Kristy Reibel

Opening Before I write a chapter, I already know the experience I want Rhett and Severin to have. Sometimes I know exactly what they’re doing. Sometimes I know where they...

THE ARTIST — Where the Mountains Meet (Chapters 6 & 7)

THE ARTIST — Where the Mountains Meet (Chapters...

Kristy Reibel

Opening Rhett’s surprise weekend away becomes an experience neither he nor Severin will ever forget. Surrounded by mountains, still water and endless skies, they leave the pace of everyday life...

THE ARTIST — Where the Mountains Meet (Chapters...

Kristy Reibel

Opening Rhett’s surprise weekend away becomes an experience neither he nor Severin will ever forget. Surrounded by mountains, still water and endless skies, they leave the pace of everyday life...

THE ARTIST — The Studio (Chapters 4 & 5)

THE ARTIST — The Studio (Chapters 4 & 5)

Kristy Reibel

Opening Rhett arrives at the lake house unexpectedly while Severin is painting. Paint still marks her hands. Music drifts through the studio. Afternoon light fills the house. For the first...

THE ARTIST — The Studio (Chapters 4 & 5)

Kristy Reibel

Opening Rhett arrives at the lake house unexpectedly while Severin is painting. Paint still marks her hands. Music drifts through the studio. Afternoon light fills the house. For the first...

THE ARTIST — Lumière (Chapter 3)

THE ARTIST — Lumière (Chapter 3)

Kristy Reibel

Opening Some evenings are planned. Others are carefully created. When Severin arrives at Lumière, she expects dinner. Instead, she discovers an entire rooftop reserved for two. Candlelight flickers across untouched...

THE ARTIST — Lumière (Chapter 3)

Kristy Reibel

Opening Some evenings are planned. Others are carefully created. When Severin arrives at Lumière, she expects dinner. Instead, she discovers an entire rooftop reserved for two. Candlelight flickers across untouched...

THE ARTIST — Afterglow (Chapter 2)

THE ARTIST — Afterglow (Chapter 2)

Kristy Reibel

Opening The night is over. The gallery is quiet. The champagne has gone flat. But some evenings don’t end when you leave them. They follow you home. Afterglow isn’t simply...

THE ARTIST — Afterglow (Chapter 2)

Kristy Reibel

Opening The night is over. The gallery is quiet. The champagne has gone flat. But some evenings don’t end when you leave them. They follow you home. Afterglow isn’t simply...

THE ARTIST — Gallery Opening (Chapter 1)

THE ARTIST — Gallery Opening (Chapter 1)

Kristy Reibel

Opening Every story begins somewhere. For The Artist, it begins beneath gallery lights. Collectors move quietly between paintings. Champagne catches the last light of evening. Music drifts through the room....

THE ARTIST — Gallery Opening (Chapter 1)

Kristy Reibel

Opening Every story begins somewhere. For The Artist, it begins beneath gallery lights. Collectors move quietly between paintings. Champagne catches the last light of evening. Music drifts through the room....