Kate Willis's Blog, page 47
July 5, 2022
Apprentice by Kristen Young // Review
The Love Collective is everywhere. It sees everything. Be not afraid. Apprentice Flick remembers everything, except the first five years of her life. And for as long as she can remember, Flick has wanted to enter the Elite Academy – home to the best, brightest, and most loyal members of the Love Collective government. Flick’s...Continue reading »
July 1, 2022
The Get to Know Me Tag — Writer’s Edition
Happy weekend, everyone! I thought this tag might be a fun way to end the week. 😉 This tag was originally created by Savannah at Savannah Grace Writes, and I was tagged by the wonderful E.G. Bella. You can find her post here. Thanks so much for tagging me! Vital Stats and Appearance Name: Kate (Willis)...Continue reading »
June 28, 2022
For the Love of Beta-Reading
The pages come, a document ready for an email full of notes or inline suggestions and comments. A precious story only you, the author, and maybe a handful of other people have seen. Maybe the title isn’t even final. The story itself isn’t. There are still “darlings to kill”, wordings to revise, continuity issues to...Continue reading »
June 24, 2022
A Conversation with Victoria Lynn // Interview
Today I’d like to welcome author Victoria Lynn! Victoria, tell us a little bit about yourself. Hi! *waves excitedly* I’m a Jesus loving, truth telling, story-obsessed writer who loves to tell stories of God’s grace, mercy, and goodness in broken circumstances and characters. I love sewing, have started a fashion line, and would prefer to … Continue reading A Conversation with Victoria Lynn // Interview
June 16, 2022
Kate’s Case Files by Sarah Holman // Mini Reviews
(prepare yourself for infite fangirl mode) (are you ready?) (I love this series) This series fits the perfect balance of clean fiction, hard topics, intense action, Christian themes, and entirely lovable-to-the-max characters. I read the first few in a row, and then have been reading the others as they come out. My siblings helped me … Continue reading Kate’s Case Files by Sarah Holman // Mini Reviews
June 15, 2022
Guest Post // 10 Tips for Writing a Series
Remember that really good advice Sarah Holman gave us in her interview? I asked her to share her tips for writing a series, and here they are! I’ll definitely be taking some notes… Who doesn’t love a series where you get to see the characters you love over and over again? I know that when … Continue reading Guest Post // 10 Tips for Writing a Series
June 14, 2022
Kate’s Informant by Sarah Holman // A Review
I pre-ordered this book and gobbled it up just days after it released. It was definitely worth waiting for. 😍 Kate and the team head to Maine to assess the possibility of a terrorist cell operating near a college campus. She has to help decide whom to trust, who’s a danger, and who’s just spouting … Continue reading Kate’s Informant by Sarah Holman // A Review
June 13, 2022
Interview with Sarah Holman
Today we get to catch up with one of my absolute favorite indie authors, Sarah Holman, and I couldn’t be more excited. 💛 Welcome back, Sarah! Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Hi Kate! It’s so fun to be back here! Nine months ago, I married my best friend and moved to the … Continue reading Interview with Sarah Holman
June 3, 2022
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs // A Review
A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off … Continue reading Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs // A Review
May 27, 2022
Ordinary Author Time
You know that week between Christmas and New Year? The one where time is meaningless, snacks don’t count, and you ponder the meaning of life, existence, and where to put your new stuff? I’ve been having that week for the last few days. Ever since I sent out pre-order packages, I’ve had to realize–this project … Continue reading Ordinary Author Time
