It’s 1:05 in the afternoon, and I’ve started this newsletter over again three times because I suffer from a delusion that everything I write must be perfect. I was anxious to finish so I can pull out a film and do my cross-stitching, but as I typed o...
In the last couple years, a good deal of my innocently biased beliefs were shaken as I came to realize that the world was no longer the victorian ideal I thought it was. I’ve had to discover where I stand between remembrance and acknowledgement—betwe...
I’m running a bit behind on posts this month, though I still hope to get the usual four up. But I decided to start with something easy, and landed on this tag, created by Autumn Grace @ Shades of Art (I don’t personally know her, so as always use dis...
Welp, I forgot to write an intro, so let’s skip right to the good part, lol! || Highlights & Lowlights // I tried to fall in love with autumn. Which is not easy, but… I’m trying! Autumn always signals seasonal depression for me, a mixture of anxi...
This tag was created last year by Wild Blue Wonder Press to celebrate the launch of Novelists in November, and since I never got around to doing it then, I saved it and I’m eager to do it now! Let’s get started. ONE: What project + book are you most...
I have been meaning/trying to get this post out for ages, and I’m bound and determined to do it now, even if it means messing up my usual posting schedule. 😜 But I think it will be fun!! As you probably know, in February my debut novel released. It’...
Previously published on Faith D. Cox’s blog. Thank you, Faith! Hi! I’m Katja. Katja H. Labonté, a.k.a. Kats. Don’t feel bad if you can’t say my name. I promise you some of my own family members and 99% of my friends can’t say it. It’s actually Scandi...
While poking about the internet looking for the creator of another tag, I found this tag, which was apparently created by Kate @ Melting Pots & Other Calamities. (I don’t know either of those bloggers, so use your discretion if you pop on over!)...
Well, my dears, it’s day 6. The last day. I’m gonna miss this delightful party, and all the excitement and recommendations and vibes and comments and connection (but I’ll also appreciate being able to catch up). Still, there’s always next year. 🙂 An...
Guys, we have one day left. I know, I know. But I’m not gonna sit here and weep. We’re gonna make the most and best of today!! And in fact, I have a fun surprise for you somewhere in here, so keep reading. (If you can’t tell, I’m exhausted as I write...
Well, y’all, it’s Thursday, and this is a day I have been anticipating for a while, because it has an amazing genre. More on that in a minute. 😉 (And don’t you dare scroll ahead. *pins you with my best Big Sister™️ glare*) I would love to hear how y...
In all frankness, I really shouldn't be here. But I'm avoiding cleaning my fish tank (yes, the snails are still alive & thriving without the slightest shadow of a guilty conscience) and it's astonishing how productive one can be when avoiding a d...
It’s 10:54 a.m. as I write this (what time will it be when I actually send it??), and I’d like to state I’ve been very productive. ✅ I updated, signed, and sent an editing contract (after realizing I signed an unfinished copy where I forgot to fill...
As I write this, it’s a balmy July evening, and we are rejoicing in the coolness. I don’t know about you, but we’ve been having real scorchers here, and I am so grateful for the break, if only for one day! Unfortunately, I haven’t been outside yet (t...
I know, I just wrote y'all a newsletter, but this one is worth you checking out, for 2 reasons. 1. My book is participating in the Summer Multi-Author Giveaway hosted by Kylie @ The Film Director's Wife! There's 2 huge bundles with over 30 parti...
