Vacation was...ahhhhhhhh. That about sums it up. Relaxing, calming, and overall just fun. Got back to work yesterday with a great new attitude and perspective! Not that I have a bad job! Nope! Still, the break was timed about perfectly.I got spoiled a bit during our vacation. My 5-6 year old Kindle started acting up. … Continue reading Drumroll please!
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Better late than never!
It was a crazy week, day, weekend! I know, I know. I normally post on Mondays. I may have even concerned a few of you for posting this late in the day!With our vacation coming up (we leave Saturday!), I'm trying to do extra things for Solstice this week. It means hitting the ground running … Continue reading Better late than never!
Summer Reading Surprise!
Hey everyone!As a gift to all of you, plus anyone you might want to suggest this to, 'Kick the Can' is FREE today on Amazon!Grab a copy and enjoy some summer reading on me!http://www.amazon.com/Kick-the-Can-ebook/dp/B00DQVXV4C/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1373987310&sr=1-2&keywords=Kick+the+Can
The Devil in the Details
As authors, we live by conveying details. We write, sometimes in minute detail, the scenery around our characters, the weave of their cloak, the embroidery on the handkerchief. It's these details that bring our characters and worlds to life in the minds of the readers.And the details are good to have. They add so much … Continue reading The Devil in the Details
Time Flies!
There's an old saying that time flies by as we get older. I'm starting to realize just how fast!Five years ago, I was experiencing the euphoria that comes with writing and being 'in the zone' for the first time.I was slowly opening up to an online writing group, and sharing my story.Four years ago, I … Continue reading Time Flies!
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July everyone! If you're not in the USA, may the day treat you well!I'm going to do some writing, grill some hot dogs later today, and then we're visiting the Museum of Flight. It's shaping up to be a good day.I wanted to stop in, give you an extra post for the … Continue reading Happy 4th of July!
Well, I did it!
I met the 'like' goals on my FB page! The cover art and full page have been shared.However, I don't want to leave all of you out in the cold! Here's the cover! And here's the promised page from the book!Blackness enveloped Arwenna. Not a gentle one, swathing her like a comfortable blanket. Rather, it chilled … Continue reading Well, I did it!
Welcome Mike Robinson fans!
Woot! I got new people visiting today!For those of you who don't know who Mike is, you're missing out. His novel, 'Skunk Ape Semester' is amazing! Just read the blurb!Zoology professor Jeremy Fishleder is an avid Bigfoot researcher, his passion sparked long ago by an encounter with Florida’s “skunk ape” during his childhood. He teaches … Continue reading Welcome Mike Robinson fans!
Updates and info you may want to read
I know, it's Tuesday! This is what happens when you realize you meant to add things to your Monday blog post and spaced them!I'll also be posting again tomorrow, as part of a blog scavenger hunt!So, what's so important I couldn't wait another week to tell you all? It's a couple of things.As you may … Continue reading Updates and info you may want to read
Promises I plan on keeping!
Things moved forward over the weekend on the next book. "Wielder of Tiren" will be the third and final book in the Raven Chronicles series. It's officially started :)To celebrate, I'm doing some promos on my FB author page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/KateMarie-Collins/217255151699492?ref=hl). I'm currently sitting at 367 'likes' for the page. I'd like to see that get … Continue reading Promises I plan on keeping!