July 20th marked the end of Paid To Dance, a book series I had been working on since 2016. It is the end of an era, but I am ready to close the book on this particular chapter (pardon the pun) and get started on something fresh. I'm going to take it easy for the… Continue reading So What Now?
Category: Kate’s Writing Journey
Paid To Dance: Writing A Book Series About Stripping
At the beginning of 2016 I began work on what would become Paid To Dance: Stripping Past & Present, the first book in the Paid To Dance series. https://youtu.be/mFK2pJ4ImrQ It was an idea that I had entertained for a number of years beforehand, but now with the completion of the writing of my debut novel,… Continue reading Paid To Dance: Writing A Book Series About Stripping
Thank-you For Joining Me On This Writing Journey!
✒I am a storyteller✒ Feeling a bit under the weather today, but while I physically rest up, my mind is still churning with ideas for the release of my upcoming book, and in general moving forward with writing and publishing. My recent author event at Book Face Pacific Fair really lit the fire under me.… Continue reading Thank-you For Joining Me On This Writing Journey!
Books now available at Bookface Pacific Fair!
Drumroll please... As of today, two of my books, The New Neighbours and Paid To Dance: Stripping Past & Present are available at BookFace at Pacific Fair, located in the largest shopping centre in Queensland! A huge thanks to store manager Taysa for this amazing opportunity! If you are on the Gold Coast, be sure… Continue reading Books now available at Bookface Pacific Fair!
NEW: Resources For Writers- New Page!
Woohoo! I have just COMPLETED the 'Resources for Writers' section of my website! This section of my website is intended to provide writers of all levels with helpful information and resources regarding many aspects of the writing and publishing process. On the Resources for Writers and Online Publishing page you will find a number of resources… Continue reading NEW: Resources For Writers- New Page!
New Resources For Writers Page!
I have published a BRAND NEW page to my website. This feature of my site has been on the To-Do list for a LONG time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTw5KRUXVng This page is titled Resources for Writers and is exactly that! Here I have listed a number of resources I have found helpful on my own writing and publishing… Continue reading New Resources For Writers Page!
My Story: A Lifelong Passion For Writing
When I set out to tell my story, I realize that the difficultes I have faced in my life are not unique. Everyone has their 'stuff'. Everyone's childhood was rough to some degree, some admittedly worse than others. I have wanted to share my story for a long time, and I maintain the belief that… Continue reading My Story: A Lifelong Passion For Writing
My Upcoming Research Trip To Ireland!
So I've started a little last-minute GoFundMe campaign to support my upcoming research trip to Ireland! It's just a small amount to help make the trip a little bit easier and stress-free. The money I raise will assist me in my travel costs whilst on the ground in Ireland, including public transport, food, and accommodation. In… Continue reading My Upcoming Research Trip To Ireland!
Transcript: Byron Writers Festival Author Interview
As requested, this week in my Friday blog post I am posting a text transcript of my interview with Roz Hopkins at the Byron Writers Festival. Roz Hopkins: First you could tell us a little bit about your path as a writer, because I know you've got three books, so lets start from the beginning… Continue reading Transcript: Byron Writers Festival Author Interview
Author Talk Videos from Byron Writers Festival
Parts One and Two of my author talk at the Byron Writers Festival on Sunday 7th August 2016, speaking with Roz Hopkins from local publishing company Captain Honey, talking about my publishing journey and my new book, Paid To Dance: Stripping Past & Present. Unfortunately there was an issue with the filming of the second… Continue reading Author Talk Videos from Byron Writers Festival
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