As I was sorting through my yearly data, I noticed a few trends. Some good. Some bad. But I really wanted to focus on the one that made me proud. The biggest one being the consistency in my writing and publishing over the last four years. When I thought about what to include in this … Continue reading The Last Four Years
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Trope Talk: An Introduction
Eleven years ago, I signed up for National Novel Writing Month for the first time. As a push to keep me motivated and stay on track with my goals, I enrolled in a "support class" for NaNoWriMo offered by Savvy Authors (a great writing resource by the way.) This class would challenge me in a … Continue reading Trope Talk: An Introduction
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Sneak Peek: Confessions of a Gamer Girl
I'm so excited to share Maggie and Gavin's story with you! With release day just around the corner, I wanted to give you a sneak peek. Let me know what you think in the comments. Enjoy! xoxo Releases on June 28th! CHAPTER ONE One year ago… “You’re gonna die! Don’t do it!” The shout echoes … Continue reading Sneak Peek: Confessions of a Gamer Girl
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Are you in the Mood?
I need to talk about my new favorite thing. Okay, well, it's not really a new concept, but it is to me. Anyway...I've started making mood boards for each of my books. It helps me get a better picture of the story, the characters, and the overall vibe of the story itself. I started making … Continue reading Are you in the Mood?
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Some Writing Meme Levity
I'm a meme/gif kind of girl. It's the most effective way for me to communicate on social media. There's a meme or a gif for every occasion. This week's been a rough one for me, so I'm going to embrace the opportunity to post some funny writing memes I've created. Enjoy! It's the HEA/HFN life … Continue reading Some Writing Meme Levity
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Inspiration: A Tumblr Blog, The Trickster, and Wicked Whispers
Once upon a time, I had an unquenchable addiction to Tumblr and roleplaying fan fiction for multiple fandoms. Fortunately for my writing career, it was short-lived. But not before I stumbled across this gem of a blog. CLICK HERE for LINK to TUMBLR BLOG Before you click that link, let me warn you. Some of … Continue reading Inspiration: A Tumblr Blog, The Trickster, and Wicked Whispers
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Plotting My Torment, I mean Novel
Over the past fifteen years, I've met a vast variety of authors from all different genres. Yet there's always that one detail, aside from genre, that divides us. A question really. A defining characteristic of our craft. Are you a Plotter or a Pantser? When I first started writing, I was a pantser. One hundred … Continue reading Plotting My Torment, I mean Novel
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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 Grand Unmasking
Darling Readers, Once upon a time, I was a baby author with big dreams. I knew nothing of the publishing industry or marketing. All I wanted to do was write my romantic adventures and bask in the glory of my success. Unfortunately, I'm still working on those big dreams, but I have learned quite a … Continue reading The Grand Unmasking
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Happy Birthday, Kirsten!
Today I turn thirty-one. I feel old, but there are times when I forget I'm not in my twenties anymore. No longer am I able to stay up past midnight without feeling the effects in the morning...which vaguely resembles being slammed into repeatedly by a Mack Truck. I can no longer drink to get drunk … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Kirsten!
Kirsten S. Blacketer 