This book took me ten years to write. I don't mean that literally, but the initial idea simmered in the back of my mind for a long time before I actually sat down and wrote the book. Way back before my first novel was published in 2013, I wrote a thousand words on a writing … Continue reading Inspiration: Back to the Future, a Writing Prompt, and 80s Rock
Kirsten S. Blacketer
A Month Long Celebration
Hello, darlings! This year, I'm celebrating my 40th birthday on August 27th. In honor of this milestone, I'm hosting a month long celebration complete with weekly sales and giveaways. If you're a newsletter subscriber, you already know which books will be on sale in August. But I wanted to post the books and links here … Continue reading A Month Long Celebration
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Let’s Recap: Craving 1985 Series
It's hard to believe I released the first book in this series two years ago in June 2021! When I first wrote When I Found You, I never expected this to turn into a series. But the secondary characters called to me, begging me to write their romance journeys. While the first book contains time … Continue reading Let’s Recap: Craving 1985 Series
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Teaser: Owner of a Lonely Heart
Hello, my darlings. I can't believe it's June already. Where has the year gone in such a hurry? I'm excited to share a snippet from Book 4 in the Craving 1985 Series released on June 27th! The last book will release in September 2023, so escape this summer by diving into the rest of the … Continue reading Teaser: Owner of a Lonely Heart
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Read n’ Sip Recommendations: PART 2
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
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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
Kirsten S. Blacketer 