Eleven years ago, I signed up for National Novel Writing Month for the first time. As a push to keep me motivated and stay on track with my goals, I enrolled in a "support class" for NaNoWriMo offered by Savvy Authors (a great writing resource by the way.) This class would challenge me in a … Continue reading Trope Talk: An Introduction
Inspiration
Inspiration: Captain Pike, the Orient Express, and Daddy Issues
One bright summer day, I was chatting with my good author friend, Brianna Hale, about an idea she had for a new story. An older man who falls for the daughter of his close friend. Her story was contemporary, set in a fictional European country and a train crossing the continent. But the concept intrigued … Continue reading Inspiration: Captain Pike, the Orient Express, and Daddy Issues
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Inspiration: Cary Grant, Clint Eastwood, and Pin-Up Couture
When I started writing Confessions of a Fangirl, I never imagined it would spark two additional stories. Jen's best friends, Maggie and Lily were too vibrant to be passive secondary characters. They deserved their own stories, and I followed my heart, giving them both the happy endings they deserved. Lily's story is a bit different … Continue reading Inspiration: Cary Grant, Clint Eastwood, and Pin-Up Couture
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Inspiration: Assassin’s Creed, Teresa Medeiros, and the Sarcastic Muse
My foray into medieval romance didn't begin as Jen Bradlee with The Prince of Whispers. It began with the Shadow Guardians a long time ago. These two books drew vastly different inspiration than Jen Bradlee's trilogy. The book took on life years ago in the kernel of an idea I had for a story when … Continue reading Inspiration: Assassin’s Creed, Teresa Medeiros, and the Sarcastic Muse
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Inspiration: Shemar Moore, the Duke of Hastings, and Video Games
This book was never supposed to exist, but this is true for most of my stories, so bear with me as I explain how Confessions of a Gamer Girl came into existence. When I set out to write Confessions of a Fangirl, it was supposed to be a one and done kinda book. I had … Continue reading Inspiration: Shemar Moore, the Duke of Hastings, and Video Games
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More Meme Levity
Another round of memes for all you to get lost in. This time I included the reader memes as well as some author ones. Feel free to share and enjoy. I hope they made you laugh. Have a wonderful week! All my love, Kirsten
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Inspiration: Fangirls and The Hiddleston Obsession
Confessions of a Fangirl holds a very special place in my heart. Well, all of my books do, but this one especially. Ten years ago, I was a little obsessed with an actor who played a villainous role in a very prominent film franchise in 2012. Yup, you know who I'm talking about. Tom Hiddleston, … Continue reading Inspiration: Fangirls and The Hiddleston Obsession
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Are you in the Mood?
I need to talk about my new favorite thing. Okay, well, it's not really a new concept, but it is to me. Anyway...I've started making mood boards for each of my books. It helps me get a better picture of the story, the characters, and the overall vibe of the story itself. I started making … Continue reading Are you in the Mood?
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Some Writing Meme Levity
I'm a meme/gif kind of girl. It's the most effective way for me to communicate on social media. There's a meme or a gif for every occasion. This week's been a rough one for me, so I'm going to embrace the opportunity to post some funny writing memes I've created. Enjoy! It's the HEA/HFN life … Continue reading Some Writing Meme Levity
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Inspiration: A Tumblr Blog, The Trickster, and Wicked Whispers
Once upon a time, I had an unquenchable addiction to Tumblr and roleplaying fan fiction for multiple fandoms. Fortunately for my writing career, it was short-lived. But not before I stumbled across this gem of a blog. CLICK HERE for LINK to TUMBLR BLOG Before you click that link, let me warn you. Some of … Continue reading Inspiration: A Tumblr Blog, The Trickster, and Wicked Whispers
Kirsten S. Blacketer 