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So many finishing touches.

Most of you are well aware that I love writing. It's so much fun for me come up with a new character or plot twist or action moments, but editing is a different beast all together. I still get a little down when I realize that a 'one time pass over' isn't going to be enough for my stories and books. I know. A bit silly of me. How many times, if ever, can someone just write down a story and get it right in one go? Probably never.

So this week I've spent my time editing and polishing and touching up. One short story is off to a the Pulp Literature contest today. Fingers crossed on that one. Not that I expect to win. I'm not really sure it's the kind of story they would print, but I paid for editor feedback, which I'm both terrified about and looking forward to, if that makes sense...

I've also finished up the last little things on Coffee Stains, though I'll be going through it one more time, since I still have a few days. I hate finding typos in my books and while I can't guarantee finding all of them, I will search until the very last moment. (Always know that you can email me if you find a typo in my books!)

The greatest news today is that I finished the novella for Stepping Across the Desert, my historical fiction. This novella tells the story of why the maid decided to kidnap Rowena, which eventually leads Rowena to becoming a laundry slave in the mountains of Algeria. It's about 13,000 words long, so not too much, and completely free! You can find it here.

If you do decide to read it, can you then help me find a title for it? I'm so stuck with it! I have a few options or you can submit your own. If yours is chosen you will be named and thanked on the dedication page!

Click here to help chose a title

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What's on the Podcast

This week I have Alicia McCalla talking about writing strong Black female huntresses and vampire killers. Plus, she gives us tips on creating merchandise and not driving ourselves insane by running after every trend.

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Don't forget! Coffee Stains is up on preorder everywhere!

Although I'm still waiting for the final book cover, Coffee Stains is on pre-order!

If you like what you hear, click the button below to pre-order. Also, please share it with anyone else you think will like it.

Paperback preorder will be up soon.

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Until next time,

Kat

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