Kate Willis's Blog, page 12

i wrote a thing!

Since I finished “A Dream of Family in late November last year, I’ve been kind of drifting. Writing hasn’t been a regular part of my life or this blog. Sure, I wrote two short stories and attempted to begin my next book, but those have been blips in a creatively dead time. I’ve missed deadline...Continue reading »

after almost a decade, The Book Thief still holds up

Instead of sharing regular reviews here (that will stay on my Goodreads), I’ve decided to highlight my most favoritest of favorite books this year. 😉 I’ve already covered a few, which you can find by clicking the “Favorites” tag. My new favorite movie I don’t remember how I first stumbled on it, but my family and I...Continue reading »

currently reading: The Ordinary Princess and sci-fi

I’m constantly reading something new, and I thought it would be fun to take some time once a week to share my thoughts about what I’m currently reading. (For more real-time updates, check out my Goodreads.) Please note, I do not endorse any of these books until I’ve finished reading them. 😉 I mentioned recently...Continue reading »

diagnosing my characters

Just for fun, I thought I might “diagnose” my characters with the physical and mental health problems I think they probably have. Let me know if you disagree on any of these! I’m curious to know your thoughts. Kiera Kiera is a hard one to pin down since she lives in a dystopian world, and...Continue reading »

the Goodreads blog tag (second edition)

I thought it would be fun to recycle another tag I did years ago, and since I love Goodreads so much, this one seemed perfect. (I use Goodreads multiple times a day, so some of these answers may not still be accurate by the time this post goes live.) What was the last book you...Continue reading »

another Mother’s Day

I’ve loved babies as long as I can remember. When other girls were playing games or talking with each other, I saw it as my chance to get to hold the current community baby without competition. I think the babies liked me, too. I was eerily calm and quiet back then, and it was my...Continue reading »

currently reading: The Black Pearl and non-fiction

I’m constantly reading something new, and I thought it would be fun to take some time once a week to share my thoughts about what I’m currently reading. (For more real-time updates, check out my Goodreads.) Please note, I do not endorse any of these books until I’ve finished reading them. 😉 My next challenge...Continue reading »

i bailed on three library books

This year, as I’ve been utilizing the library more, I’ve been trying to be more intentional with the books I pick out and actually read them instead of just hoarding them. 😉 I still DNF easily if there’s content concerns or the story is not for me, but I at least open up the book...Continue reading »

guys, it’s cover time

Y’ALL. I have seen the draft cover for “Project Luna” (aka Kenaz #2, aka sequel to A Dream of Flight, aka officially titled A Dream of Family), and it’s so pretty and I can’t wait for you all to see it! AHHHHHH. If you’re interested in helping share it May 23rd on your blog or...Continue reading »

meet my books: speculative edition

Another entry in the (short) series, in which I find the opportunity to gab a little bit about my books and the heart and reasoning behind them! 😉 Today, it’s a spotlight of my “speculative” books. “Speculative” is my catch-all term for fantasy (which I already covered), sci-fi, and dystopian. Kiera First published in 2018...Continue reading »