Katja H. Labonté's Blog, page 15

What Truly Fulfills a Woman?

Saturday I shared this reel on my instagram stories with the following text: I would like to clarify my statements since it appears I was misunderstood. My objection is to the statement that “what truly makes a woman feel fulfilled is marriage, motherhood, and homemaking.” As a single woman, I find that insulting, but alsoContinue reading "What Truly Fulfills a Woman?"

Good Reader, Bad Reader

We all know I’m a perfectionist and unconfident, and that I have a lot of problems with aligning myself to other people’s ideas or beliefs… even if I don’t agree with them. It’s a real issue and it crops up in every aspect of my life. Recently I’ve been exploring this and working to breakContinue reading "Good Reader, Bad Reader"

Shattered Reaction // Cover Reveal

And we’re finishing the week out strong with one more cover reveal for a beautiful book I’ve been awaiting for a long time. You may have heard me gushing over Madisyn Carlin’s AMAZING books, and you may have read my raving review of Shattered Reflection, book 1 in the Shattered Land series. It was aContinue reading "Shattered Reaction // Cover Reveal"

Seize the Moment // Cover Reveal

And we have yet another cover reveal, y’all! This is another special one to me because it concludes the Seize the World Collection that I was a part of twice. In case you didn’t know, we had: And now we have the final book: BlurbHonoring the Mercy of the SaviorMercy. Forgiveness. Hope.In the conclusion ofContinue reading "Seize the Moment // Cover Reveal"

A Very Bookish Romance // Cover Reveal

It appears that it’s cover reveal week! And today’s cover reveal is for another novella collection! If you’re not familiar with the Very Bookish novella series, you’re missing out. We have: and now we have the final novella: Ready to see the full cover? It’s coming January 14, 2024 and it’s officially the LAST collectionContinue reading "A Very Bookish Romance // Cover Reveal"

Springtime in Surrey // Cover Reveal

Hello, hello, hello!! Welcome to the cover reveal for Springtime in Surrey: a Wild Blue Wonder Press anthology!!! Because you’ve probably already seen the cover if you’re on social media, and because if you haven’t seen the cover I want to keep you in suspense… Lol, just kidding because I know you’ll scroll to theContinue reading "Springtime in Surrey // Cover Reveal"

COVER REVEAL: Springtime in Surrey!!

Hello, hello, hello!! Welcome to the cover reveal for Springtime in Surrey: a Wild Blue Wonder Press anthology!!! Because you’ve probably already seen the cover if you’re on social media, and because if you haven’t seen the cover I want to keep you in suspense… Lol, just kidding because I know you’ll scroll to theContinue reading "COVER REVEAL: Springtime in Surrey!!"

Book Aesthetic Blog Tag

Hey, guys! Long time no see, I know, and I’ve been really spasmodic on here—relying exclusively on prewritten and prescheduled stuff. But I’m finally able to get back into blogging, and we’re starting with a tag! Because that’s a lot less intimidating, lol. So I haven’t really mentioned it here yet (or have I? IContinue reading "Book Aesthetic Blog Tag"

Why is Writing Important?

Dear Writer, Perhaps you are struggling right now in your writing. The “muse” seems to have abandoned you. The words won’t come… or the ones that do are shallow and silly and pointless. Maybe you pounded out a stray storyline that seemed to lead you somewhere but ended up dumping you. Maybe doubt is hoveringContinue reading "Why is Writing Important?"

Why Should You Read Hard Books?

I have recently discovered that not everyone likes crying over a book. 😮 In fact, some rate a book lower because it made them cry! I, on the other hand, have opinions whether or not a book will make me cry before I pick it up. If I thought it wouldn’t make me cry andContinue reading "Why Should You Read Hard Books?"