Kirsten S Blacketer

Release Day for Deceiving the Earl

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Finally, the moment we've all been waiting for has arrived. Deceiving the Earl has made it to your e-reader. If it hasn't, then perhaps you should consider picking up a copy. Amazon Barnes and Noble Kobo Apple Smashwords I will be going Live on Facebook this evening, May 10th, 2018, at 8 pm, EST to … Continue reading Release Day for Deceiving the Earl

How Steamy Do You Like It?

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With a new release coming on May 10th, I wanted to tackle a topic that often comes up between readers and authors. It is an article of debate for some, but for me, it comes down to preference. Heat Ratings. For the record, I write steamy, sensual, smoldering historical romance. There, now you know my … Continue reading How Steamy Do You Like It?

How Film Inspires My Craft

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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

My Strange Reading Habits

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I love to read. More specifically, I love to read romance. If you're here, then you understand why I love it with such desperation and devotion. Because you do too. In a world of chaos and uncertainty, I can always count on a romance novel to give me one thing reality can never guarantee. A … Continue reading My Strange Reading Habits

Shifting Gears and Finding My Voice

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I have been MIA for the past two weeks, and for that, I apologize. If you aren't aware, I am married to a military man. Which means, our lives revolve around his career. I embrace the life of a military spouse proudly. But the uncertainty that comes with it can be nerve-wracking on the best … Continue reading Shifting Gears and Finding My Voice

The Lost Art of Victorian Flirtation

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Hello, darlings. We all remember that tingle in the pit of our stomachs when the butterflies take flight at the thought of someone special. Especially when they enter the room. You've had your eye on them for weeks. They have been on your mind constantly and you cannot wait to see them again. They give you … Continue reading The Lost Art of Victorian Flirtation

Character Interview: James Bates

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Welcome to my interview with James Bates, leading man in Winter’s Gentleman. We first met Bates in Jewel of Winter and followed him throughout the Thieves of Winter Series. I had quite a few requests for his story. I'm excited to say, his story is coming this summer! I hope you enjoy this interview showing … Continue reading Character Interview: James Bates

How to Write a Love Letter

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This week, I've recorded a little video for you. Enjoy! So, what are your thoughts? Are you going to write a love letter this year? Have you ever written one before? Share your experiences, suggestions, and thoughts in the comments below. Until we meet again, may your bookshelves be full and your hearts even more … Continue reading How to Write a Love Letter

Love Romance? Love Movies? Check this out.

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My family loves movies. But none of them loves them the way I do. While I'm a huge sucker for romance novels, I'm very picky about the romantic movies I watch. Especially if the chemistry between the love interests is non-existent or forced. There are some films I saw as a kid that stuck with … Continue reading Love Romance? Love Movies? Check this out.