Happy Mom's Day, everyone!Today in my blog tour, I revisit an old friend. I'm telling you, once he gets a book out there he's going to amaze you!http://writingsfromthefruitcellar.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/mark-of-the-successor-a-great-new-novel-by-katemarie-collins/#comments
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Jumping the pond today!
Today's tour stop takes us to Spain! Nik Morton, a wonderful author and the Editor in Chief for Solstice, gave me some space on his blog.http://nik-writealot.blogspot.com/
A Chat with Penny!
Today's tour stop is with author Penny Estelle. Check out the fun here: http://www.pennyestelle.blogspot.com/2013/05/kate-collins-stops-by-pennys-tales_9.html
Time to get Busy!
I know, I'm running late on things this morning. Call it a combination of great weather, needing to help the oldest with homework this morning, lots to do with my job, and the periodic amusement of watching Caspar, the 9 month old kitten, discovering how much fun it can be to chase a fly.No matter … Continue reading Time to get Busy!
The Benefits of Keeping Your Mouth Shut Online.
Some of the best writing advice I ever got was from my recently departed mentor, Nick Pollotta. Granted, just about EVERYTHING he imparted to me was worth listening to! Today, though, I want to talk about the importance of knowing when to keep your mouth shut.We all know we should remain positive as a public … Continue reading The Benefits of Keeping Your Mouth Shut Online.
Peer Review and Why You Need It
First off...check it out! It's the cover for 'Mark of the Successor'!!!!!!!!!!! I'm absolutely in love with it, if you couldn't tell. LOL I was talking with the lovely Pam Stack from Authors on the Air (check out her show here - http://authorsontheair.com/) and the subject of peer review came up. It's a worthy topic, one … Continue reading Peer Review and Why You Need It
Let there be Peace
It wasn't the best weekend of my life. My friend, my mentor, my writing 'Big Brother', Nick Pollotta, lost the good fight. He's now on the next part of his journey. I can't say I knew him well, or that I was part of his inner circle. There are those who mourn him more than I … Continue reading Let there be Peace
Common Sense and the Author
I have news to share this morning! As of last week, I am now the part-time personal assistant to Melissa Miller, CEO of Solstice Publishing. As part of my duties, I'll be filling the role of EIC (Editor in Chief) for their newest line, Solstice Shadows. I'm stoked! Head over to the Solstice website, check … Continue reading Common Sense and the Author
The Problem Is Within Me, Not You
First, the good news! My editor for 'Mark of the Successor' has returned the manuscript to me. To my utter amazement, she found nothing that needed changing. Of course, me being me, I still found three or four really small issues (extra word in a sentence, chapter headings not centered) that I corrected. I will … Continue reading The Problem Is Within Me, Not You
The Waiting Game
Spring is here. Sort of. The last few nights have felt more like October than March! We've woken up to frost on our cars, even a slight dusting of snow! Much as we'd like to turn the heat off, it's not happening yet.One of the hardest things authors do is wait. We wait to hear … Continue reading The Waiting Game
K. M. Warfield 