Hello, darlings. Welcome back to Read n' Sip Recommendations with Kirsten. This week, I'm back with Part 2 of my Cocktail/Book Pairings. Recently, I picked up a part-time job waitressing at a delightful little cocktail lounge in Cheyenne. If you ever come that way, you should stop by and check it out. The Paramount is … Continue reading Read n’ Sip Recommendations: PART 2
Kirsten S. Blacketer
Writing Reviews: Dos and Don’ts
I don't know about you, but writing a review terrifies me. I always worry I'm going to say something stupid or hurt the author by posting my review of their book. But reviews are an important part of the reading process. I like to view reviews as a love letter showing both the things I loved … Continue reading Writing Reviews: Dos and Don’ts
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Read n’ Sip Recommendations
Hello, darlings. I don't know about you, but sometimes I like to enjoy a cocktail while I read. So I thought, how fun would it be to find cocktails that fit the first book of each of my series? I may do the rest of the books, let's save that for another post so I … Continue reading Read n’ Sip Recommendations
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Sexy Motivational Memes
I'm a meme kind of gal if you haven't already noticed. I love funny, relevant memes. But even more than that, I love inspirational, sexy memes. I also love casting actors as inspiration for my heroes before I start writing. Typically, I post a gif of the actor (in a role resembling the MMC in … Continue reading Sexy Motivational Memes
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Teaser: She Gives Love a Bad Name
Welcome to Manhattan, 1985 Join me in celebrating the release of Book 3 in the Craving 1985 series, She Gives Love a Bad Name. Each book in the series has its own distinct vibe. This one captures that nostalgic noir feeling of a jaded, grumpy detective who finds himself saddled with a tempting cat burglar … Continue reading Teaser: She Gives Love a Bad Name
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Happy Book Birthday: Curse of the Huntsman’s Jewel
This month marks the first book birthday of my fairy tale/fantasy romance, Curse of the Huntsman's Jewel. The idea for this story haunted me for years. I was fortunate enough to have some wonderful friends help me flesh out the characters and the plot for this book. I stumbled over the concept for the longest … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: Curse of the Huntsman’s Jewel
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Trope Talk: An Introduction
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
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Teaser: Can’t Fight This Feeling
Forgive me, darling readers. December was a horrible month for us. And to make matters more complicated, I had dental surgery on the same day as the release of Can't Fight This Feeling, Book 2 in the Craving 1985 Series. All went well and I'm recovering, but I can't believe I forgot to post a … Continue reading Teaser: Can’t Fight This Feeling
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New Year, New Challenges, New Steamy Reads!
Hello, darlings. Welcome to 2023, where the stakes are made up and the points don't matter. Seriously though, I'm glad you're here. 2022 was a rough year on my family, and with so many changes in our lives, I feel like 2023 is about to serve us some uphill battles. Am I ready for that? … Continue reading New Year, New Challenges, New Steamy Reads!
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Romantic Short: Naughty Feels So Nice
Originally published on RomanticShorts.com, Naughty Feels So Nice presents a fun and oh-so-steamy holiday-themed venture into the possibilities of Christmas magic. This story is quick, witty, and sparkling with some non-traditional cheer. Before you continue, please be aware, this short story contains coarse language and detailed sexual content. If you are under 18 or uninterested … Continue reading Romantic Short: Naughty Feels So Nice
Kirsten S. Blacketer 