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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Mistletoe and Mistakes: Chapter One
ANDREW When I pull into the driveway, I cringe at the obscene amount of Christmas decorations littering my Grandmother’s porch. How the hell was an eighty-year-old woman nimble enough to string all those lights and garland herself? The small cabin bears a strong resemblance to those rustic homes adorning the holiday cover of Good Housekeeping … Continue reading Mistletoe and Mistakes: Chapter One
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2020: Embrace the Suck
In military jargon, "Embrace the Suck" means To consciously accept or appreciate something that is extremely unpleasant but unavoidable. Sounds a lot like 2020, doesn't it? This year has been hard on everyone. Not just physically and economically, but emotionally too. While I recognize the pandemic and the horrible effects it cast over the world, this … Continue reading 2020: Embrace the Suck
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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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Ten Things About Me That Explain A LOT
Discovering a new author is like meeting someone new for the first time. Often when we pick up a book, it's the story that calls to us first. But we often forget that the first book we read by a new-to-us author is their first impression. It can lead us to the next step in … Continue reading Ten Things About Me That Explain A LOT
Kirsten S. Blacketer 