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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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 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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Etiquette for Victorian Ladies. Wait, what? Oh, heck no.
My head is spinning. I have been doing extensive research for my new series of Victorian novellas focusing on a trio of extremely independent women in the late 19th century. I believe that research in historical romance should be treated like a seasoning. Generous enough to enhance the flavor, but too much will distract from the … Continue reading Etiquette for Victorian Ladies. Wait, what? Oh, heck no.
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Creative Update: Current Projects
I thought this week I would write a little post to let you all know what projects I'm working on. Prohibition Story (tentatively titled Mississippi Moonshine) Virginia is a tomboy. Having been raised by her father and seven brothers, she lacks all the grace and sophistication a woman should have according to society in 1923. … Continue reading Creative Update: Current Projects
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What Inspires You?
One of the questions I always ask my fellow writers is: Where do you get your inspiration? Every one of them answers that question differently. Me...well it really depends. When I'm in a creative rut, I use writing prompts to get the word count going. My writer's group, The Sarcastic Muse, has a page on … Continue reading What Inspires You?
Kirsten S. Blacketer 