Kate's Writing Journey

Beginning the Publishing Journey Again

Yesterday (Thursday) I did something that had been on my to-do list for months. I signed up for a Kobo Writing Life account. I have been working towards this moment since late last year.  The first title I am going to re-publish, though, is The Wilted Rose, my very first book. The Inspired by a true… Continue reading Beginning the Publishing Journey Again

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Grave Bargains Now Available For Pre-Order!

On Halloween 2017 I published my latest short story, Grave Bargains, only for it to be pulled down a mere two months later with all my other individual short stories on Kindle following their abolishment of all my publications on the platform due to alleged 'malicious activity'. Well, I am excited to announce that I… Continue reading Grave Bargains Now Available For Pre-Order!

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In Reflection: My First 12 Months As An Independent Author

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bih6AFDXMq0&feature=youtu.be I have the 'On This Day' app enabled on my Facebook account. A couple of days ago my daily flashback was to one year ago, January 2016, and it detailed the rant of someone frustrated and mentally exhausted. I was in the process of publishing a book for the first time using Amazon's online… Continue reading In Reflection: My First 12 Months As An Independent Author

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A 1960s Aussie Christmas

As Christmas fast approaches, I thought I would take my readers back in time a little. My novel The Wilted Rose tells of several family Christmases throughout the 1960s and 70s, as the Brooker family spend their summer holidays in the Moreton Bay Peninsula. Merry Christmas, and enjoy this free excerpt! https://youtu.be/IM5TolaDReo The Wilted Rose… Continue reading A 1960s Aussie Christmas

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Excerpt: The Wilted Rose

The second excerpt from my novel The Wilted Rose, in support of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week. Part Two of The Wilted Rose tells the story of a young mother struggling to cope with Postnatal Depression in the late 1950s/early 1960s, when understanding of mental health issues was poor. The excerpt explores a young… Continue reading Excerpt: The Wilted Rose

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Paid To Dance : Asha’s Story Part One Now Available For Pre-order

The next installment of the Paid To Dance series is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order in paperback and Kindle ebook! Paid To Dance : Asha's Story Part One will be released WORLDWIDE on February 3rd, 2017. Inspired by a fascinating true story, Paid To Dance : Asha's Story Part One tells of a young woman's experiences working… Continue reading Paid To Dance : Asha’s Story Part One Now Available For Pre-order