Kate Willis's Blog, page 28
February 21, 2024
the We Love Sibling Stories Week tag!
I found this tag through Rachel Kovaciny’s blog party, and it looked like fun so here we are! 😉 1. Do you have any siblings? Yes! I have six sisters and one brother. I’m number 3 of 8. 😉 2. Who are some of your favorite fictional sibling groups? I love the Vanderbeeker siblings (by...Continue reading »
February 19, 2024
that’s a problem for draft two
The climax is too short. My chapters are positively *mini* compared to the earlier ones in my WIP. (And yes, I’m talking the ever-troublesome “Project Elia”.) I’m trying to write fast-paced, heart-pounding action while still writing the planned wordcount and action beats, but what was meant to be six chapters has become three short ones....Continue reading »
February 15, 2024
the joys of Kindle Unlimited
I got a Kindle for Christmas, and it came with a free trial of Kindle Unlimited. I immediately got to reading, and I’ve discovered so many things to love about KU. 😉 If you’re curious about how Kindle Unlimited works, here’s an article explaining how to borrow and return books. I also made a Goodreads...Continue reading »
February 13, 2024
going “backwards” to move forward
I just cut almost 5,000 words from “Project Elia”. Don’t worry, they’re in a separate document for salvage purposes, but it still feels like a pretty big deal. O.o. Especially when I look at my writing stats… Plateau, plateau, plateau, then BAM downwards. *cries in will I ever make my goal* I made the tough...Continue reading »
a bouquet of books (Valentine’s Day sales!)
(All books will be free or $0.99, February 13-14. Check prices before you buy! Please note, I haven’t read all of these.) Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤
February 8, 2024
something is in the works…
I’m so excited to announce my latest project–a minor holiday flash fiction anthology in the A Very Bookish series! A Very Bookish Celebration is coming soon! I’ll have more details on my stories and a full list of the authors soon. 😉 But for now, I can say after reading through all the stories that...Continue reading »
February 5, 2024
monday mini-review #3: Hours We Regret by Chelsea Michelle
⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a delightful, one-sitting, hold-your-breath kind of read. I highly enjoyed the sisters’ dynamic and different POVs. Also, I have strong shipping opinions. 😉 I was a little disappointed by how open-ended it was, so I’m hoping there will be a payoff in later books. It didn’t go as dark as it could...Continue reading »
February 2, 2024
5 reasons you’ll love my books (+ a bonus 6th)
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what makes my books unique in a sea of other indie works. 😉 Here are my reasons you might love my books in particular… 1. You love faith content… All my works, big and small, have some measure of faith content. Whether that’s just a Christian worldview or...Continue reading »
January 31, 2024
you must read the delightfulness that is The Red House Mystery
The creator of such beloved storybook characters for children as Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore, A. A. Milne was also the author of numerous dramas, essays, and novels for adults — among them, this droll and finely crafted whodunit. In it, Milne takes readers to the Red House, a comfortable residence in the placid English countryside...Continue reading »
January 29, 2024
we’re (over) halfway there!
I just broke 28,000 words on draft one of “Project Elia”! To celebrate, here’s y’all’s first *long* excerpt from the story. 😉 I can’t wait for you to meet these book babies of mine! Reminder, this is a rough, rough first draft. 😉 “Williams, Elia.” I let out a sigh of relief and rose from...Continue reading »
