How I Wrote “Act in the Living Present”

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...

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Oct 06, 2025
The Underrated Female Heroes Book Tag

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!)...

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Sep 29, 2025
Five Fall Favourites 2025 // Day 6

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...

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Sep 27, 2025
Five Fall Favourites 2025 // Day 5

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...

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Sep 26, 2025
Five Fall Favourites 2025 // Day 4

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...

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Sep 25, 2025
Five Fall Favourites 2025 // Day 3

Welcome to day THREE of Five Fall Favourites, everyone! Past me (August 26th me) wonders how present me (September… *checks calendar* 24th me) is doing and how well I’m keeping up. Today present me works at the library for 5 hours and present me also...

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Sep 24, 2025
Five Fall Favourites 2025 // Day 2

Welcome, welcome, one and all! We are back for day 2 of the FFF ’25. I don’t know about you, but I am absolutely having a BLAST reading everyone’s posts and tracking down all the recommendations. I don’t have half the time I’d like to consecrate to t...

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Sep 23, 2025
Five Fall Favourites 2025 // Day 1

Y’all, it’s day one of the FFF!!! I am so so so so excited. We’re on the TENTH year of this party!!! That’s right; Five Fall Favourites was started in 2016 by the wonderful Rebekah Morris and Kate Willis Hoppman and since then, every autumn a bunch o...

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Sep 22, 2025
August Wrap-Up // 2025 Edition

It seems sort of wrong to be doing an August wrap-up. I was not ready for summer to end, y’all. Despite the fact that I overheat quickly and hate being hot far and away worse than being cold, it’s my favourite season because it’s so beautiful and you...

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Sep 15, 2025
Of Contests & Freebies

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...

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Aug 04, 2025
Of Snails & Cover Reveals

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...

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Jul 19, 2025
Giveaways and more...

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...

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Jun 20, 2025
2025 Clean Fairytale Summer

Good afternoon, lovelies! I've neglected this newsletter shamefully but my blog hasn't fared much better (we're existing solely on tags at the moment) so just count your blessing that I remembered you. ;P And yes, this is a short newsletter because I...

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Jun 07, 2025