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
Inspiration
Inspiration: Secondary Characters, Muppets, and My Husband
People often ask me where I find the inspiration for my stories. It doesn't take much to spark a story idea in my brain. Most of the time, it'll be a quote, or a scene from a movie/show. But there are those strange instances where it's inspired by the secondary characters from a prior book. … Continue reading Inspiration: Secondary Characters, Muppets, and My Husband
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Plotting My Torment, I mean Novel
Over the past fifteen years, I've met a vast variety of authors from all different genres. Yet there's always that one detail, aside from genre, that divides us. A question really. A defining characteristic of our craft. Are you a Plotter or a Pantser? When I first started writing, I was a pantser. One hundred … Continue reading Plotting My Torment, I mean Novel
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Sampling a New-To-Me Author
Let me begin with an honest caveat. I'm a self-published author and have spent ten years cultivating my online presence, learning tips of the trade, finding quality partners to help polish and edit my manuscripts, researching the market and my genre, and investing in the health and longevity of my stories. I may not have … Continue reading Sampling a New-To-Me Author
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Inspiration: Grief, a Viral Video, and ReyLo
As an avid reader, I love learning behind-the-scenes information about a book I enjoyed. So, I've decided to have a little fun and show you the inspiration behind some of my books. This week, I'm going to chat about A Lockdown Love Affair. There are a couple of layers to this one, so let me … Continue reading Inspiration: Grief, a Viral Video, and ReyLo
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Why Contemporary Romance?
Even though my journey as a published author seems like it began with historical romance, it really didn't. Around the same time I wrote An Irresistible Shadow, I wrote two other stories, both contemporary romance. They weren't as complex as my medieval romance, and both had elements of romantic suspense. Yes, both were also published … Continue reading Why Contemporary Romance?
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Why Historical Romance?
A lot of people ask me why I write historical romance? I never really thought about it before because my love of historical romance came naturally. My writer's voice seemed suited to the task, and I was excited to dive into the story! It was destiny! When I first began my publishing journey, I gravitated … Continue reading Why Historical Romance?
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Wanted: Connection and Community
Hello, darlings. I’m back in the saddle again. This time, I’m ready for world domination...I mean, I’m ready to tackle 2022 with new goals and a metric ton of motivation. That’s always how it starts, isn’t it? Ask me how it’s going on April 1st, and I’ll let you know if I've still got a … Continue reading Wanted: Connection and Community
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My Favorite Part of Wyoming Living
I have lived in the wonderful state of Wyoming for the last six years. Aside from the 75 mph blinding winter wind and the summer thunderstorms that can produce quarter to baseball size hail and possible tornadoes, it's a refreshing place to live. We lived in Cheyenne, which isn't the prettiest part of Wyoming. In … Continue reading My Favorite Part of Wyoming Living
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How Film Inspires My Craft
Hello, darlings. I'm taking a slight detour this week. After posting my affinity for contemporary romance last week, I wanted to share another creative aspect that influences my writing. TV and Film. As a kid, I watched a lot of movies. It was a weekly ritual to go with my Dad to the video store … Continue reading How Film Inspires My Craft
Kirsten S. Blacketer 