Kate Willis's Blog, page 39
April 12, 2023
I Reorganized Our Bookshelves
And I couldn’t be more in love. I seriously just keep staring at how tidy, how FULL, how inviting they look, and I’m so happy I took the time to dust and reorganize everything. Shelf one (bookcase one) stayed almost the same with a few modern nonfiction books traded out for smaller old books. Shelf...Continue reading »
April 10, 2023
The Once Upon a Time Book Tag
Merie Shen and her friend Diamond created this fabulous tag together and left it up for grabs, so here we are. 😉 Rules Here are my answers… 😉 “Cinderella,” a book that changed your life Have I mentioned The Shield Ring in a while? If I have, well, it’s really that life-changing. If I haven’t,...Continue reading »
March 30, 2023
Another Day, Another Draft
I finished another draft of my fantasy novel, and this one felt like more of a victory than usual. It marks the draft right before beta-readers. 👀 When I’m ready to share the official title (next month!). 🥳 When I’ve started making cover and release plans. 😱 When I’m more in love with the story...Continue reading »
March 27, 2023
It’s My Birthday! Book Tag
It’s my birthday this month, and forcing you to read my favorite books this tag seemed like a great way to celebrate. 😉 I stole this tag from MyBookWorld24, and it seems to be originally created by Antonia’s Always Books. Thanks to both of you, and I hope your birthdays were fabulous. 😉 Let’s get...Continue reading »
March 24, 2023
A Very Bookish Easter // My Semi-Biased Review
Nyree moves when she loses her job, hoping to reconnect with herself and her grandmother in time for Easter, but when she stumbles upon a hidden garden, she discovers just how much she’s been missing.The Prayer Garden by Kelsey Bryant, inspired by The Secret Garden Felicity goes out of her comfort zone and invites Adam Moore to...Continue reading »
March 21, 2023
10 Tips for Running a Book Table
I ran a book table at a vendor fair this past weekend. 👀 (“For the first time in foreverrrrrrr!” 🎶) And it was pretty fun and went pretty well. 😉 I thought I’d share some pictures under the guise of sharing tips with y’all. 😉 Mwahahaa. 1. Order stock early! I’ve had a few scary...Continue reading »
March 17, 2023
3 Reasons I Love “The Chosen”
“The Chosen” has been one of my absolute favorite shows lately, and I decided to pick out *just* three reasons why. (It’s tough, y’all. 😭) Here they are… 1. It’s such good storytelling. 😍 Seriously, every scene is so thoughtfully, creatively, and artistically done. The characters are beautifully developed with their own goals and fears...Continue reading »
March 15, 2023
Before the Tea Is Ready
It was a dark and stormy day, and I had the perfect writing time planned. Tea, laptop, cozy vibes, new work-in-progress… Yes. I just had to wait for the water to boil so I could steep my tea. I probably paced a little. Listened to the kettle, waiting for that sweet whistle of readiness. Wondered...Continue reading »
March 13, 2023
What I’m Accidentally Working On
I recently got up the courage to start writing a new book. Then about a week in, an old project stole my heart, and I haven’t looked back. You’ve probably already guessed (or hoped) what I’m working on, especially if you follow me on Goodreads… I’m pleased to say, I’m over 40% of the way...Continue reading »
March 10, 2023
My MBTI in Books
MBTI, aka the personality typing system that some of us (*looks around innocently*) never grew out of obsessing over and still find the best way to describe ourselves. It’s really quite fun. 😉 I’m an INFJ. *awkward finger guns* *disappears* If you’re unfamiliar, here’s a good explanation of this type… (I just love how those...Continue reading »
