Yesterday was a special day for me. It marked two years since I signed my first ever book contract. That's right. It's only been two short years.It's amazing how my life has changed since that day. I'm not talking about professionally, even though that alone makes me shake my head in wonder some days. I'm … Continue reading Happy anniversary!
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New year, new job, new links, new post!
Wow. What a change a single year can contain.In 2013, I had an incredible year. A total of five books released under my own name, plus two short stories included in an anthology. A new job. Less of me (weight wise), interviews, and so much more.So, what's got 2014 in store for me? Well, I … Continue reading New year, new job, new links, new post!
And the Winner Is…..
A short time ago, I posted a blog titled "Yule Beckons". I ran a contest with it, at the end, stating I would give away copies of all my books to one lucky commenter.Drumroll, please.......Congratulations, Jodi Lee!!!!!!!!!!!!Drop me a private message on FB (https://www.facebook.com/pages/KateMarie-Collins/217255151699492) with your email address and I'll send them your way!
Yule beckons
It's the time of year that I love. The days are short, the nights are long, and the morning has the ground covered in frost.Please note, I love it more NOW since I don't have to drive my youngest to school in the mornings. I can wait, nursing my tea or coffee, for the sun … Continue reading Yule beckons
Beta Readers, Crit Partners, and Why You Need Them
In a recent interview, I was asked if I used beta readers or crit partners. I have both, and firmly believe every author should.A beta reader is there to catch the glaring plot holes. The stuff that just doesn't make sense. If your hero is walking around a bug infested cellar and brushing cobwebs aside … Continue reading Beta Readers, Crit Partners, and Why You Need Them
I’m back!
Good morning!My apologies for the lapse in blogging. Life, it seemed, had other plans for me recently and I had some serious problems remembering what I was going to write about, let alone get here to do it. Sigh. It's an excuse, not a reason, and I know it. Things have calmed down, though, so … Continue reading I’m back!
The takeover continues!
My Right Brain Rebellion The right brain versus left brain saga continues, and like many of you, I've taken the infamous on-line tests. I am dominantly right-brained...no surprise there, but the biggest piece of evidence to support this is how I wrote my first two novels, Lucidity and Beneath the Mayan Moon. I wrote the … Continue reading The takeover continues!
Day two of the Takeover!
The Love Story ParadoxAs I finished writing my debut novel, Lucidity, I had difficulty determining what genre the storyfit into. I was stuck. It certainly didn’t meet the criteria for the traditional romance genre, norwas it an exact fit for the realm of paranormal. Eventually I was given a bit of advice and it wasdetermined … Continue reading Day two of the Takeover!
Readers Vs. Fans
Someone once told me they were my "#1 fan". And I talked with them at length about that. Why? Because I want readers, not fans.A fan is the groupie at the rock concert, the screaming person on the rail as the stars walk the red carpet. A fan shoves a pencil and piece of paper … Continue reading Readers Vs. Fans
Welcome Guest Blogger and Author Michael Pearce!
Now, Michael and I go way back. Far enough that I don't always like remembering how far. LOL.As is often the case, we spent a period of time where we weren't in contact with each other. Thanks to the wonder that is FaceBook, we've reconnected and discovered we've each been very busy since last we … Continue reading Welcome Guest Blogger and Author Michael Pearce!
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