Kate Willis's Blog, page 31

i wrote more and the mc isn’t behaving

Project Elia is progressing nicely, if sporadically. I broke 15k words yesterday, and I’m a little shocked to be this far! (Outlining works, y’all.) See what I mean about sporadic? *hides* I’m having a problem with my characters, though. In a moment of getting unstuck, I added a new character. And he is absolutely ADORABLE....Continue reading »

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 »

an observation from my new favorite show

I have a new show I’m currently obsessing over. It includes time travel, good versus evil, and the shippiest of shippables SHIPS. (Y’all. It’s amazing.) But an old trope (mentally ill person is actually magical) reared its head, and I accepted my fate that they would probably make her go off her meds to save...Continue reading »

5 short reads to fill you with Christmas spirit

Christmastime is here! Just a couple days after Thanksgiving, we decorated our apartment with our tree, colorful lights, and little details here and there. ❤ I’ve already wrapped half the presents (the other half are on their way), and I’m eagerly waiting to read Hercule Poirot’s Christmas. To help you get into the spirit of...Continue reading »

of advent calendars and ebooks

I bought a wooden Advent calendar last year. It’s shaped like a house and has little doors for each day. I still need to print out verses and make a Baby Jesus for Day 25, but I got all the candy in, so that’s cool, right? 😉 It’s really unique, and I’m so looking forward...Continue reading »

you all are the best

Thank you for all your encouragement and ideas yesterday! I sat down for a long writing session, and I believe I’ve worked past the rough spot to more interesting stuff again. 😉 (And I wrote 3k words! That has to be a record for me.) As a thank you, here’s a little excerpt… What do...Continue reading »

i’m stuck in my wip

I’ve been happily typing along on my Jewish sci-fi novel, codenamed “Project Elia”, with plans to complete a first draft by the end of the year. I don’t think that’s going to happen… I’m completely and utterly stuck at a blank space in my outline I foolishly thought I could fill in later. Later is...Continue reading »

they’re back!!!

I’ve been working hard with Sarah Holman (and seven other authors, maybe that’s a clue, shhh) on a very delightful and secret project that I can now reveal to you… A Very Bookish Holiday Collections are BACKKKKKK! (For the last time until December 31st, that is.) 😉 And just because I’m so excited, here are...Continue reading »

indie Black Friday recommendations for you!

I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving! And happy Stuff-Your-Kindle Day. 😀 Here are just a few recommendations for you, but be sure to check out the entire Black Friday Book Sale here. (Check prices and content levels before you buy, lovely shoppers. 😉 ) Christmas I recommend At the Christmas Lodge and The...Continue reading »

after hitting “publish”

There’s a sense of completion… The book is out in the world, there’s nothing more I can do, it’s for the readers now. There’s a sense of dread… Will they like it? Will they even read it? Have I done enough…? There’s a sense of excitement… I DID IT! There’s a sense of gratefulness… for...Continue reading »