More About the Author
Kristen Houghton is the author of the following top-selling books:
And Then I'll Be Happy!
Stop Sabotaging Your Happiness and Put Your Own Life First
No Woman Diets Alone -
There's Always a Man Behind Her Eating a Doughnut
Nourishing Thoughts- The Little Book of Wise Sayings
Remember, Hetty? (a short story)
The first book in her new Catherine Harlow, P.I. detective series,
is in pre-publication.*
*© copyright 2013 Kristen Houghton all rights reserved
Her short story, "The Shuttle Bus Man-A Tale of Terror" appears in the recently released print version, The Horror Zine Anthology.
Poems of horror are featured in The Horror Zine Magazine Spring 2013.
Book reviews for Kristen Houghton:
"No Woman Diets Alone - There's Always a Man Behind Her Eating a Doughnut"
is the book to buy in 2012. A funny, irreverent romp through
marital misadventures told completely tongue-in-cheek by Kristen Houghton,
the best new humor writer we've read in a long time! Fresh and
charmingly funny! Houghton takes relationships to a new level of
hilarity. A savvy, sexy, sophisticated fun read."
WRITERS REVIEW
"Fresh and fun! Houghton brings couples humor into the 21st
century and we are thrilled!" Houston Chronicle
"A terrific satire on relationships! Very appealing to readers."
Kirkus Reviews
"With an endearingly lovable couple as a guide,
"No Woman Diets Alone" is a gem of a little book
that will have you laughing out-loud as you follow
all the fearless adventures of modern marriage.
Told in easy-reading individual stories, each
chapter relates hilarious situations that, though
exaggerated, have a kernel of truth in them.
Kristen Houghton is a wonderful humorist and storyteller!"
Maria Rago, Shut Up Skinny Bitches
"Kristen Houghton has written a book that takes a sassy,
deliciously funny look at marriage and relationships.
Brava Kristen!" The Book Press
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"And Then I'll Be Happy!" is ranked among the top
100 books of 2011 and 2012.It has been highly recommended and
praised by Dr. Janet Taylor, prominent NYC psychiatrist and
NBC "TODAY Show" correspondent. A must-read!
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"Nourishing Thoughts" nurtures the soul! LA Revew
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"Remember, Hetty?"
"An excellent young adult short story written by a master
story-teller..." GulfCoast Magazine, humorist, and freelance writer. She blogs for The Huffington Post and writes a weekly column for the innovative TwoDayMag.com. Kristen is also a contributing monthly writer for Kalon Women Magazine.
Under the name CK Houghton, Kristen writes "nice little horror
stories" guaranteed to make you check your locks and look under
the bed before going to sleep. Her collection of short horror
tales is due to be published in Summer 2013.
Her portfolio includes writing weekly column for twodaymag.com,
blogging for The Huffington Post,contributing to More Magazine,the
San Francisco Examiner,Women,and The HorrorZine, as well as interviews
and reviews for HBO documentaries, OWN-The Oprah Winfrey
Network, and The Style Channel.
She appears regularly on TV, radio, and internet shows
as a lifestyle and humor commentator.
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Kristen is a philanthropist and tireless advocate for BroadwayBarks,
North Shore Animal League (a no kill shelter), BroadwayCares Equity
Fights Aids, and St. Jude Thanks and Giving. She is also involved as
an empowerment mentor for the International Women's Health Coalition.
A California girl at heart, she and her husband, Alan reside in
the New York City area which is "magical".
For more about Kristen, her books and short stories, please visit www.kristenhoughton.com/
