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Embrace the Wonder of Christmas // Repost

Every year, my church ends our Christmas Eve service with Silent Night. During the previous song, candles gathered pre-service are lit. I am always … Embrace the Wonder of Christmas I’m not posting about Christmas this year, so I’m sharing my friend’s wonderful post that says it all ♥️ Merry Christmas, and God bless us,Continue reading "Embrace the Wonder of Christmas // Repost"

November Wrap-Up // 2023 Edition

Well, November is already over. I saw a meme recently that said something along the lines of October took forever, but November really breezed by. I can’t find the meme, though I searched for ages but it’s awfully true. || Highlights & Lowlights // Well, I had “Redwall” on my list of things to mentionContinue reading "November Wrap-Up // 2023 Edition"

The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Prologue: Welcome to the Blogcast!

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Indie Writers’ Blogcast! We have been sitting on this for months and we are SO excited to finally launch it!!  Very briefly, back when Katja was co-hosting the Gibson Girl Review podcast, somehow the idea came up that we do a podcast together. We love the idea but it’sContinue reading "The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Prologue: Welcome to the Blogcast!"

The Indie Writers Blogcast Prologue: Welcome to the Blogcast!

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Indie Writers’ Blogcast! We have been sitting on this for months and we are SO excited to finally launch it!!  Very briefly, back when Katja was co-hosting the Gibson Girl Review podcast, somehow the idea came up that we do a podcast together. We love the idea but it’sContinue reading "The Indie Writers Blogcast Prologue: Welcome to the Blogcast!"

Springtime in Surrey PROMO!

Earlier this year Wild Blue Wonder Press released Springtime in Surrey, an anthology with 8 novellas written by Faith Blum, Andrea Renee Cox, Bailey Gaines, Katja H. Labonté, Grace A. Johnson, Rachel Leitch, Erika Mathews, & Kellyn Roth. It’s a lovely anthology (and one of the most beautiful print books we’ve ever seen) and wouldContinue reading "Springtime in Surrey PROMO!"

Important Last Minute Book Deals

I wanted to post about this earlier but I forgot. I’m sorry. Here’s the news quickly. Many anthologies I’m in are on sale for 0.99c USD/CND or $1-$2 USD/CND. Find them here. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Katja-H... The Seize the World anthologies are on sale for 99c each. They’re leaving soon and probably won’t be on sale again, soContinue reading "Important Last Minute Book Deals"

The Thanksgiving Book Tag

I have no idea where I first saw this tag, but after a quick Google search I discovered it was created by Erin & Becca @ Fangirlscity (haven’t watched the video, nor do I know them, so this isn’t a rec, but credit where credit is due!). I wanted to get this post out inContinue reading "The Thanksgiving Book Tag"

“Never Forget”

The day has come. The year rolled around and here we are again. Remembrance Day. November 11, 2023. I never dreamed where it would find me. Find us. What can I say? I’ve written about this holiday before. Honouring those who deserve it. I’ve shared the poetry and the usual exhortations. But today, I thinkContinue reading "“Never Forget”"

Important News Bulletin for Authors

Well, I meant to get this out a long time ago. It is a bit late, but don’t sue me, I’ve been sick for a week. And I was a good girl and rested for days but it didn’t help. Piece of news no. 1: Anyone doing NaNoWriMo but want a Christian alternative? Anyone wantContinue reading "Important News Bulletin for Authors"

March – October 2023 Wrap-Up

I’ve been trying to write this for months, and here we finally are. Literally so much has happened this year… I won’t be able to cover it all, but buckle up, because this is gonna be long. || Highlights & Lowlights // My podcast went live in March. There’s been ups and downs as weContinue reading "March – October 2023 Wrap-Up"