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Reading Challenges for 2018!

I’m going to try to do some writing challenges this year. I know that some people feel pressure by signing up for challenges, but for me I like the idea that I can be checking off boxes in a challenge as I read. It makes it fun for me (for now). So, here are the ones I’m doing

Goodreads Challenge

Since I read 75 books in 2017, I signed up to read 75 books in 2018 as well!

A-Z Challenge: read a book that corresponds to every letter of the alphabet (either title or author name)

A: Ace of Shade...

Kat’s Year End Round-Up!

Well, it’s the end of the year. Which means…time for wrap up posts! Wheeeee!

So, let’s just jump into my list of favorite books, music, kdramas, movies, etc. of 2017!

Favorite Books by genre:

So, I actually made a video talking about my favorite books. I don’t know if it’s the holiday season or just 2017-syndrome, but I got a little emotional talking about my faves. If you want to watch me almost cry then click below!

Favorite Sci-fi

Rebel Seoul (2017)

I have written a THOUSAND reviews and...

My Fallow Periods

I’m back!

Hello strangers, remember me? I’m the person that’s supposed to keep this blog updated, even though I haven’t posted in MONTHS. I apologize for my LONG absence, but to be fair you can still find me pretty regularly over at Writer’s Block Party! And I have been much better at keeping up my new(ish) Authortube/Booktube vlog over at YouTube.

STILL, this blog was my first love and I’ve been horrible at keeping it updated. Partly because I did want to try out those other formats of conn...

Happy NaNoWriMo 2017!

I used to always do an introduction to NaNoWriMo post before, but since I’ve done those so often (here and here) I figured I can skip it and go right into talking about my NaNo plans!

First of all, I’m going to work on TWO Manuscripts (because I like to cause myself mental anguish, jk…kinda). One is a Contemporary Fantasy and the other is a Space Opera. So, totally different MS’s (again, love to cause myself mental anguish). They’re actually not that different in that I think my characters a...

Release Day: Rebel Seoul

Release Day: Rebel Seoul

FINALLY, the day has come! It is release day for WBP’s own Axie Oh and her debut YA Sci-fi REBEL SEOUL Here is a quick blurb of this amazing Science Fiction novel: After a great war, the East Pacific is in ruins. In brutal Neo Seoul, where status comes from success in combat, ex-gang member…

 

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#TheReadingQuest (hosted by Read At Midnight)

You guyz, have you heard about #TheReadingQuest??? It. Is. Epic. And I’m so excited to get my reading groove back with such an awesome quest/challenge! It starts today and runs through September 10th.

The Quest is hosted by the amazing and clever Aentee over at Read At Midnight. Like, honestly, this is one of the most creative and clever reading challenges I’ve ever seen or taken part in. So show her some love!

(And the adorable graphics are by CW of Read, Think, Ponder)

Pretty much you choo...

Pitch Wars Prep Care Package

Hello internet-peeps!

I assume you’re here because you’re considering submitting your manuscript to Pitch Wars! And as a mentor this year, I am so excited to read the entries once they roll in. However, there is still almost a month until the submission window opens. So, I figure there’s a lot of stress-prep going on. And I’m hoping to relieve some of that stress with some helpful guides to help you prepare your submission and your brainz for Pitch Wars.

The first thing I’ll give you is a bi...

My Podcast Debut! (88 Cups of Tea)

Hey guys, I am so excited to share the first ever podcast interview I’ve ever done! It was with 88 Cups of Tea one of my ABSOLUTE FAVES! And I am still pinching myself because I can’t believe I had this amazing experience. It was for their celebratory 88th episode (congratulations Yin and Moonlyn!) and I was one of the lucky listeners picked to interview. Previous episodes of 88 Cups of Tea included interviews with greats like Leigh Bardugo, Jenny Han, Alexandra Bracken, Renee Ahdieh, and V.E...

#KatInKorea: Vlogging my way thru Korea

Hey guys! The time has come for my vlog’s purpose to be truly realized! I’m vlogging my way through Korea with my cousins. So you can go to MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL to check it out. Here’s the playlist that I’ll update with the newest videos when they’re posted!

Also, look for some easter eggs of Rebel Seoul[image error] giveaway previews throughout the vlog!

UPDATE: My Korea trip has ended

The Diversity Conversation pt2: Resources and Links

The Real Reason We Need Diverse Books

Eight kids show Matt de la Pena the the real reason We Need Diverse Books. *mic drop* Visit our Indiegogo campaign to support our mission: http://igg.me/at/diversebooks TRANSCRIPT: Matt de la Peña: So, hey guys. I just wanted to ask you a couple of questions about books. I’m an author, right.

Since there was more interest in my Diversity Conversation post than I expected (and because I do not consider myself an expert on this topic), I thought it might...