2017 State of Kate: Business and Other Musings
It’s that time of year again, when I rehash the business of being. (Actually I’m a month later than last year, but who’s counting? No… Read More »2017 State of Kate: Business and Other Musings
It’s that time of year again, when I rehash the business of being. (Actually I’m a month later than last year, but who’s counting? No… Read More »2017 State of Kate: Business and Other Musings
I know I’m supposed to do something grandiose for a book release, but my anxiety is already through the roof. So, I’ve pulled the trigger… Read More »And Suddenly, a Book Release: Namesake
At long last, a cover reveal! But first! Good things come to those who wait, but better things come to those who work. I have… Read More »Cover Reveal and Summary: Namesake
The crisis nears its end! Last week, in the midst of procrastinating a fair number of tasks, I read a book. It was a decent… Read More »A Crisis in Deciding What Matters Most
Happy June, everybody! Here’s a new book for you to read! Click here for the Kindle version! The print version should show up in a… Read More »Deadlines Are My Mortal Enemy
Prologue Dirt and blood filled his senses, gritty and glorious. The heady reek of his midnight kills always exulted his spirits, confirmed that he was… Read More »Sneak Peek: The Legendary Inge
“And now, Beowulf, best of men, I wish to love you in my heart as my son. From this time forth, keep well this new… Read More »My Swedish Grandmother Made Me Do It
“That’s the ending? You can’t just end it there!”
These are the words my mother uttered when she finished reading my first draft of Kingdom of Ruses. It has a sort of open ending, I’ll admit, but intentionally so. The major plot points are resolved, the hero has triumphed, and all is well, so the story ends. (Sorry for the spoilers, all ye who have not read it: Surprise! It’s not a tragedy!)
I grew up with the belief that commercial publishing was the only really legit form of publishing. If you published yourself, it didn’t really “count,” because anyone could do it. There’s a kernel of truth to that belief, but it’s buried under a whole load of biased assumptions.
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