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
Romance
Confessions of a Fangirl Sample
When Confessions of a Fangirl released in December, I was recovering from Covid. So, that whole month was a blur. Allow me to give you a little sneak peek into the Rom Com that reads like a fangirl confessional. This book has a very special place in my heart. It taught me balance, which is … Continue reading Confessions of a Fangirl Sample
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Curse of the Huntsman’s Jewel: Release Day and Sale!
If you've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to pick up a copy of Curse of the Huntsman's Jewel, then your wait is over. ❤ Starting on Sunday, March 27th, my fairy tale fantasy romance will be ONLY $0.99 for a limited time. Three romances in one novel for a buck! That's a steal of … Continue reading Curse of the Huntsman’s Jewel: Release Day and Sale!
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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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Romantic Short: What the Darkness Proposes
As a second-place finalist in 2012's New Year New Story Writers’ Competition, What The Darkness Proposes, by Kirsten S. Blacketer sets the stage as her first official publication. The short story was hosted on RomanticShorts.com previously. Although her writing has evolved and improved, this story showcases her improvement over the years and remains a crucial … Continue reading Romantic Short: What the Darkness Proposes
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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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The Blindfold Agreement: A Steamy Romantic Short
Hello, darlings. It seems there is a thirst for some steamy short stories. Allow me to share the latest addition to my collection with the wonderful RomanticShorts.com. This sensual short story won first place in their competition last summer. It was a lot of fun to write, and it's even more fun to read. 😉 … Continue reading The Blindfold Agreement: A Steamy Romantic Short
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Romance Genre: A Study
Hello, my darling readers... If there's one thing I love more than writing romance, it's reading romance. For me, it doesn't matter the subgenre category. I'm game to try anything. Science Fiction, Historical, Contemporary, Time Travel, Paranormal...it doesn't matter. I'm a Mood Ring Reader. My choice of reading material depends completely on my mood. That … Continue reading Romance Genre: A Study
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Curse of the Huntsman’s Jewel (Sneak Peek)
This week I have a special treat for you. The first glimpse into my twisted fairy tale romance, Curse of the Huntsman's Jewel. I borrowed from the established tales of Red Riding Hood as well as Snow White and Rose Red (the sisters who befriend an enchanted prince) to create this magical universe. There are … Continue reading Curse of the Huntsman’s Jewel (Sneak Peek)
Kirsten S. Blacketer 