M.C. Muhlenkamp's Blog, page 4
April 23, 2022
Author Spotlight & Giveaway: McKenzie Catron
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an aspiring author who interviews her writing heroes, must fangirl over said heroes. One of my dreams as a young girl was to become a makeup artist (true story). I eventually traded that dream for another one, but the fascination of transforming someone’s body through art remained with… Continue reading Author Spotlight & Giveaway: McKenzie Catron
March 5, 2022
Author Spotlight + Giveaway: Victoria McCombs
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an aspiring author who interviews her writing heroes, must fangirl over said heroes. I have always loved discovering new books and authors, not just because of the incredible worlds they create, but also because of how amazing they are as people. When my teen daughter introduced me to… Continue reading Author Spotlight + Giveaway: Victoria McCombs
February 7, 2022
Author Spotlight & Giveaway: Candice Pedraza Yamnitz
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an aspiring author who interviews her writing heroes, must fangirl over said heroes. It is mind boggling sometimes to think about how choices we make, which sometimes feel ordinary, set us on certain paths to meet amazing people and begin new friendships. Some months ago, through social media,… Continue reading Author Spotlight & Giveaway: Candice Pedraza Yamnitz
January 22, 2022
Worthwhile Influences
What makes great writers great? I’ve asked myself this question many times. What is it about a writer’s voice, style, or story that leaves a deep mark in the souls of those who read their work? I think there are many different aspects in a writer’s life that play a role in the superiority of… Continue reading Worthwhile Influences
December 10, 2021
Newsletters Suck. Here’s Something Better.
I’ve been keeping this idea under wraps for a little while, but after discussing it with a few trusted people (including my fourteen-year old bookworm), I’ve decided to move ahead with it. I recently updated some things about my website, including a way to connect and provide more content to my readers (ahem, you) that… Continue reading Newsletters Suck. Here’s Something Better.
October 26, 2021
Querying, Pitching, and Losing My Mind
Drumroll please! If you’ve been with me for a while, you know all about my writing journey with Project Shadow and how long it has taken me to not only write the thing, but also polish it to its current state. The book has survived a literal decade of effort, two cross-country moves, two new… Continue reading Querying, Pitching, and Losing My Mind
October 23, 2021
Facing Our Dementors
Recently, while talking to my fourteen-year-old, I was trying to explain to her the importance of learning control over our reactions, and the power we have when fighting negative thoughts and environments. Our conversation naturally geared to examples we’ve read about in books, and unexpectedly (or maybe not so unexpectedly) it landed on Harry Potter.… Continue reading Facing Our Dementors
August 14, 2021
Author Spotlight: A.S. Thornton
A little over a year ago, maybe two, I stumbled upon the most stunning Bookstagram photos (Instagram photos about books). They looked something like this: I don’t know if someone I was following shared them, or if I found them during a search, or how exactly I first saw them. But regardless of how that… Continue reading Author Spotlight: A.S. Thornton
August 11, 2021
Enduring the Journey
The best journeys, the most memorable journeys, the ones worth taking, are filled with challenge, not just adventure. They can make you cry, make you wish you had never set off from the safety of home. But they will also most definitely make you smile, make you learn, make you grow. And it is through… Continue reading Enduring the Journey
July 17, 2021
Author Spotlight: Amy Harmon
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an aspiring author who interviews her writing heroes, must fangirl over said heroes. I will not lie. When I started reading What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon for my local (and absolutely fabulous) book club, the last thing I imagined would happen at our next discussion was… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Amy Harmon
