Kate Willis's Blog, page 35

if the stars awaken // chapter one, part two

Here is part two! If you haven’t read part one yet, you can find it here. Dynast The tangy perfume of fresh ink greeted him as he slipped off his coat and hung it beside the door. Fresh ink usually meant a new reading, but tonight he knew it was to welcome the new apprentices....Continue reading »

cover reveal and ARC help needed!

Can you believe the release of my fantasy novel (aka the one I’ve been talking about forever, aka Awake, aka now If the Stars Awaken) is just a couple months away? That’s right, I’ve settled on November 9th as the official release day, and I couldn’t be more excited! If you’re interested in helping (and...Continue reading »

if the stars awaken // chapter one, part one

In honor of completed edits (proofreading next!) and for your reading pleasure, I present part one of chapter one of my upcoming fantasy novel! “Hush, little one, and you will see a starlit web of mystery.” Marinne cradled her stomach and lifted her head to the deepening blue-black sky. “North star has already awakened.” She...Continue reading »

random-ish bookish updates

Lately I’ve been culling through my books and donating some to Goodwill and to my favorite bookstore. Ones I tried and didn’t like or just have never brought myself to read. Even two I had spoiled. 🥲 It feels freeing though, and I’m glad for the shelf space for new books. 😉 Speaking of new...Continue reading »

Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling made me so happy

Delilah always keeps her messy, gooey insides hidden behind a wall of shrugs and yeah, whatevers. She goes with the flow—which is how she ends up singing in her friends’ punk band as a favor, even though she’d prefer to hide at the merch table. Reggie is a D&D Dungeon Master and self-declared Blerd. He spends...Continue reading »

announcing five fall favorites 2023!

It’s that time again, and you’re invited. 😍 Sign-ups to be a blogger are now open here: https://forms.gle/77Wu2Pm3TGCHfE6H8 I look forward to celebrating with you! 🧡🍂

#workinprogressaugust // week one post round-up

I’m doing an Instagram challenge hosted by Hannah Gaudette, and I thought it would be fun to round up (and slightly modify) my posts here for you all to see too. Since it’s still technically my work-in-progress, I’m taking the month of August to share all about “If the Stars Awaken”. ❤ Day 1: Describe...Continue reading »

my most exciting baking project

I get to make a wedding cake! It’s a small cutter cake (fortunately) with a pretty simple design, but I had fun going all out for their cake tasting. 😁 The cakes hiding in the fridge. 🤫🤫 I decided to decorate my mini cakes like they were wedding cakes, so with the help of some...Continue reading »

i went to see Barbie and really enjoyed it

I went to see Barbie with no idea what to expect. Certainly some feminism, certainly a LOT of pink, but not much else, right? 👀 I definitely didn’t expect a deep, nuanced analysis of what it means to be a human, more specifically a woman, and our innate worth beyond what we do, what we...Continue reading »

paperbacks, hardbacks, or ebooks?

Which format of book do you prefer? I love all of them but for different reasons and moods. 😉 I read an ebook when I’m tired, pre-ordered something, or need an easily accessible book when I’m out and about. Or if I’m in a reading slump and want to trick myself into reading, lol. I...Continue reading »