Kate's Writing Journey

Back On Schedule Following Some Technical Difficulties

Gawd, computers! Mine will be the death of me!! Yesterday I started the rewrite of my book Paid To Dance: Asha's Story Part Two, but all the technical issues I've had the past 24 hours, I've been wondering if it was a sign that I shouldn't be doing this rewrite!! Since early December the File… Continue reading Back On Schedule Following Some Technical Difficulties

Kate's Writing Journey

Holiday Writing- The Struggle Is Real

It is 10.22pm here in Queensland on Australia's east coast, and I've just finished writing the first two scenes of a brand new short story/novella (not sure what it will end up being yet). A prequel to my suburban noir short story The New Neighbors. As any introvert could agree, Christmas is a draining time,… Continue reading Holiday Writing- The Struggle Is Real

Kate's Yearly Goals

Happy New Year!

As I start to write this, there is precisely seven hours and fifty-five minutes left before 2020 arrives. As are many, I'm reflecting on the year that was, and the year that is to be. As it has been for many others, 2019 has been an absolute roller-coaster for me, personally and as a writer.… Continue reading Happy New Year!

Kate's Writing Journey

I am ashamed of my creative journey.

Or at least I have been. Until now. For as far back as I can remember I have felt ashamed of who I am. About the things that make me who I am. For the things I want- to travel the world and write- or don't want- to study, establish a career, settle down. What… Continue reading I am ashamed of my creative journey.

Kate's Writing Journey

Embarking on the IngramSpark Journey…

Hi all, Apologies that this blog has been quiet over the past month or so. As many of you are aware, about two years ago I was unfortunate enough to be barred for life from using Kindle Direct Publishing to publish and distribute my books. This was a heartbreaking time for me, as I was,… Continue reading Embarking on the IngramSpark Journey…

Kate's Writing Journey

Grieve Writing Competition Entry 1

As many of you already know, in March of this year, my long term relationship ended, and with it my time living on the Gold Coast. For two years I had been caring for my fiancé, who suffered a debilitating back injury at work in January 2017. I thought the past 24 months had been… Continue reading Grieve Writing Competition Entry 1