New Year, New Challenges, New Steamy Reads!

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 ~ Kirsten S. Blacketer ~ Leave a comment

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!

Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

February 9, 2022February 8, 2022 ~ Kirsten S. Blacketer ~ Leave a comment

Hello, darlings, I'll be running a special price on my contemporary romance ebook, A Lockdown Love Affair, from February 11th to the 14th. Only $0.99 for four days. If you're looking for a Sunshine/Grump romance, then this one is perfect for you. Available on sale at Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble, as well as Apple. … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

Shifting Gears and Finding My Voice

March 29, 2018March 26, 2018 ~ Kirsten S. Blacketer ~ Leave a comment

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

Confession of an Aspiring Romance Author

March 8, 2018March 7, 2018 ~ Kirsten S. Blacketer ~ Leave a comment

Time for a little confession. Okay, a big confession. I'm not always motivated to write. In fact, some days I'm downright discouraged. Being a self-published author is wonderful because I get complete creative control. The downside is...well, I feel like I'm standing in a crowd of thousands and my voice is being drowned out. I … Continue reading Confession of an Aspiring Romance Author

Romance Survival 101: Ignoring the Hate When You’re All About the Love

January 18, 2018January 15, 2018 ~ Kirsten S. Blacketer ~ 2 Comments

Being a lover of the romance genre doesn’t come without it’s pitfalls. Unfortunately, I happen to be an author and a reader of romance, so I end up getting whammied from both sides. I can’t speak for everyone, in fact, I can truly only speak for myself. But I am tired of the romance genre … Continue reading Romance Survival 101: Ignoring the Hate When You’re All About the Love