Kate Collier's Blog: TLE Blog
May 1, 2017
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February 19, 2017
Write Now! Now Available
It’s been a hectic month for writing, but I’ve managed to squeeze in enough time to finish the first of three books for aspiring authors. It’s now available on Amazon, where I plan to publish my non-fiction exclusively. After countless questions from readers of how they can become a published author, I decided to share …
January 16, 2017
January Update
It’s been a busy start to the year, but the writing process is coming along on the latest novel. The story is loaded with twists and turns that have surprised me, and I can confirm that even I do not know the ending at this point! I’m eager to finish the novel so I can …
An Update
It’s been a busy start to the year, but the writing process is coming along on the latest novel. The story is loaded with twists and turns that have surprised me, and I can confirm that even I do not know the ending at this point! I’m eager to finish the novel so I can …
December 17, 2016
Sneak Peak – Untitled Novel in Progress.
This is the unedited first draft of the very first scene in Chapter One. Let me know what you think! Jessica Walker stepped out onto the sidewalk, pausing to look around through a tear-filled gaze. Invisible to those stepping around her, she sank to her knees in despair. This was it. She was going to …
December 13, 2016
Crafting a Scene – My Method
Every writer has a method for how they create each scene. There’s no wrong way to do it, as long as it’s working for you. Every scene for me begins with the dialog. I write out what conversation is taking place first. This helps me to ensure each scene is relevant and that the overall …
December 12, 2016
An Accidental Thriller
So I didn’t make it a full week without writing. I did make it almost six whole days, which was a miracle in itself. I was working on a romantic suspense, which was still a baby, but formed enough that the characters and the plot were set. All I needed to do was to write. …
December 9, 2016
Day Four
So it’s day four of my mandatory week off of writing, editing or anything that remotely feels like something creative is happening. I’d like to say I’ve tackled neglected chores around the house, but I haven’t. I think I’ve napped more than anything but I’ve also re-learned my kid’s names and cuddled with my cats. …
November 27, 2016
Chapter Eight Teaser – For the Love of Leah
Just before noon, he stood and stretched and went to the little kitchen to get some water. “Hey handsome, working hard?” Adrian turned to see Natalie in the doorway. A smile was offered. “The home stretch is always the longest.” She grinned and stepped forward, “I miss you.” He reached to take her hand and …
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The Apple’s Remorse – A poem
The apple fell from a stricken hand, No course or thought of where to land. Withering, rotting, it’s poison spent, Returns now to soil, it’s pleasures rent. So this is where the beauty lies, Let me gaze upon those hollow eyes. Ages will mourn this tragic fate, Her Prince came along, too late, too late. …
