Just a quick post to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS/Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Festivus, Winter Solstice, or whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year (I KNOW I missed some but not on purpose)
There will not be a post next week as the child will still be off school and I'll be wearing my Mom hat 99% of the time and not my author hat.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy and SAFE New Year.
<3333
Katherine
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Saturday, December 13, 2014
It's The Most Wonderful Time...
Hey everyone,
Sorry it's been almost two weeks without a post AND I'm posting on a SATURDAY!!! Which means I'll be brief LOL.
My shopping is 99% done - there is still one gift I'm debating on, literally I have four tabs open & I'm trying to decide which one I like better...*sigh* Wrapping is finished and all my packages and cards have been mailed! WOOO HOOOOO
This of course means I have nothing to do except write and edit...neither of which I am doing *frowns at self* I'm trying, I think NaNo burned me out. We'll see.
My FIL stopped by on Thursday for a quick overnight. With him he brought, five LARGE bars of chocolate, two bars of Toblorone, 1 bag of Doritos, 1 Bag of Cracker Jacks, 1 package of Oreos, 1 half-eaten bag of Twizzlers, 1 open bag of chips of some sort, 1 open bag of pretzel chips, 1 open bag of peanuts, some assorted other candies and things. He bestows this upon us like he's gifting us something. >:( Being a diabetic, I can't in good conscience eat most of that stuff. I'm not saying I'm perfect, far from it, but I am VERY choosy about when and where I splurge.
He does this every single time he comes to visit. When they were here for Thanksgiving - we had TWICE that amount, plus 4 2-Liter bottles of pop (which we don't drink - at least not often enough to warrant a 2-Liter bottle which is why I buy cans and sometimes we end up throwing a half-full can out because it has gone flat in the fridge :/ )
So the hubs and I have worked out a system, because he's been doing this for almost sixteen years now. He's not going to change. We say thank you and as soon as he leaves, the open stuff gets pitched and the unopened stuff gets donated to the kitchen at hubby's office. And I bite my tongue when the mountain of junk food appears on my kitchen table/counter with my FIL.
I still get frustrated though. (as you can no doubt tell from this post)
Anyway, that's all for now. I'll do another post next week and tell you about the exciting thing we are doing with our child on Monday. (hint:...The Hobbit)
Have a great weekend!
<333
Katherine
Sorry it's been almost two weeks without a post AND I'm posting on a SATURDAY!!! Which means I'll be brief LOL.
My shopping is 99% done - there is still one gift I'm debating on, literally I have four tabs open & I'm trying to decide which one I like better...*sigh* Wrapping is finished and all my packages and cards have been mailed! WOOO HOOOOO
This of course means I have nothing to do except write and edit...neither of which I am doing *frowns at self* I'm trying, I think NaNo burned me out. We'll see.
My FIL stopped by on Thursday for a quick overnight. With him he brought, five LARGE bars of chocolate, two bars of Toblorone, 1 bag of Doritos, 1 Bag of Cracker Jacks, 1 package of Oreos, 1 half-eaten bag of Twizzlers, 1 open bag of chips of some sort, 1 open bag of pretzel chips, 1 open bag of peanuts, some assorted other candies and things. He bestows this upon us like he's gifting us something. >:( Being a diabetic, I can't in good conscience eat most of that stuff. I'm not saying I'm perfect, far from it, but I am VERY choosy about when and where I splurge.
He does this every single time he comes to visit. When they were here for Thanksgiving - we had TWICE that amount, plus 4 2-Liter bottles of pop (which we don't drink - at least not often enough to warrant a 2-Liter bottle which is why I buy cans and sometimes we end up throwing a half-full can out because it has gone flat in the fridge :/ )
So the hubs and I have worked out a system, because he's been doing this for almost sixteen years now. He's not going to change. We say thank you and as soon as he leaves, the open stuff gets pitched and the unopened stuff gets donated to the kitchen at hubby's office. And I bite my tongue when the mountain of junk food appears on my kitchen table/counter with my FIL.
I still get frustrated though. (as you can no doubt tell from this post)
Anyway, that's all for now. I'll do another post next week and tell you about the exciting thing we are doing with our child on Monday. (hint:...The Hobbit)
Have a great weekend!
<333
Katherine
Friday, November 21, 2014
TGIF! and Nano Update
HA HA srsly, TGIF! Although really I wish it was next Tuesday already. We are so busy the next five days it is ridiculous. Actually, I should be napping instead of posting right now, but alas, I had some editing to get done and this post to complete so here I am, posting.
First, I completed over 50K for NaNo! I'm not stopping yet, just, the writing is taking a backseat because we have family in town for Thanksgiving, the school musical is this weekend, then Grandparent's Day and then of course Turkey Day - so yeah, I'll be lucky if I get much past 50K but I MADE IT and that's what counts!
I had a GREAT birthday. I will post pics of my loot at the bottom of the post...which means I need to go take them /o\ and load them into a picture thingie. BRB....
Kid got me a Frozen Elsa Adult costume, because he remembered me saying when we were in Orlando that they didn't have any Elsa t-shirts for adults, only for little girls. He wanted me to have my very own Elsa costume - srsly how cute is that? Hubby - wonderful man that he is, got me some much needed Victoria's Secret Bombshell perfume, FOUR Maze Runner posters (Sorry I didn't unroll those but I can't hold them AND take a picture - they will eventually be framed so maybe then) and also a GORGEOUS necklace.
Received numerous tweets and emails, so thank you all.
There probably won't be a post next week, seeing as how it's Thanksgiving :D But hey, maybe a review round up for both Cast the First Stone and Fixing the Hole in two weeks...along with Christmas preps!
Have a great weekend! And a great Turkey Day if you're in the States. If not, have a great Thursday!
<333 Katherine
All the booty including the Ghiradelli Chocolate I bought for myself.
Better picture of the perfume and the necklace
Three of the four Maze Runner bookmarks that came with my poster (the kid took one LOL)
First, I completed over 50K for NaNo! I'm not stopping yet, just, the writing is taking a backseat because we have family in town for Thanksgiving, the school musical is this weekend, then Grandparent's Day and then of course Turkey Day - so yeah, I'll be lucky if I get much past 50K but I MADE IT and that's what counts!
I had a GREAT birthday. I will post pics of my loot at the bottom of the post...which means I need to go take them /o\ and load them into a picture thingie. BRB....
Kid got me a Frozen Elsa Adult costume, because he remembered me saying when we were in Orlando that they didn't have any Elsa t-shirts for adults, only for little girls. He wanted me to have my very own Elsa costume - srsly how cute is that? Hubby - wonderful man that he is, got me some much needed Victoria's Secret Bombshell perfume, FOUR Maze Runner posters (Sorry I didn't unroll those but I can't hold them AND take a picture - they will eventually be framed so maybe then) and also a GORGEOUS necklace.
Received numerous tweets and emails, so thank you all.
There probably won't be a post next week, seeing as how it's Thanksgiving :D But hey, maybe a review round up for both Cast the First Stone and Fixing the Hole in two weeks...along with Christmas preps!
Have a great weekend! And a great Turkey Day if you're in the States. If not, have a great Thursday!
<333 Katherine
All the booty including the Ghiradelli Chocolate I bought for myself.
Better picture of the perfume and the necklace
Three of the four Maze Runner bookmarks that came with my poster (the kid took one LOL)
Friday, November 14, 2014
Happy Friday!
*waves* Hi everyone!
It's been a whirlwind two weeks for sure! Blog tour for Fixing The Hole just ended. It was loads of fun, but wow, I'm exhausted. And I had originally planned for this to be just a short post (it still will be but now I have a topic LOL) to say have a good weekend. But then I saw Lillian Francis' post about her October Reads.
At first I thought, hmm, she reads a LOT. But then I commented and realized I do too! So, I'm going to start posting about what I'm reading :D Not super long posts with reviews, not even sure I'm going to star them tbh because I kind of suck at that LOL. Plus, I really don't want to step on any toes O___O. But just what I'm reading.
Right now? The Morganville Vampires Series by Rachel Caine. Seriously, I'm up to book 9 because I just can't stop reading them. There are 16 books and book 16 is the final one in the series. But reading this makes me want to go back and finish her Weather Warden Series that I kind of stalled out on - mostly because of RL stuff. But now...I'm rethinking that.
Before that, I read the final three Sookie Stackhouse books. And all I will say is that I was EXTREMELY satisfied with how the series ended. And I think I might, eventually, reread the entire series someday.
I also read two freebie short m/m stories and they were free, enough said.
So that's me and what I'm reading. What is everyone else reading? Because I only have 7 more Morganville books left...I need some suggestions :D
Have a great weekend!
<333
Katherine
It's been a whirlwind two weeks for sure! Blog tour for Fixing The Hole just ended. It was loads of fun, but wow, I'm exhausted. And I had originally planned for this to be just a short post (it still will be but now I have a topic LOL) to say have a good weekend. But then I saw Lillian Francis' post about her October Reads.
At first I thought, hmm, she reads a LOT. But then I commented and realized I do too! So, I'm going to start posting about what I'm reading :D Not super long posts with reviews, not even sure I'm going to star them tbh because I kind of suck at that LOL. Plus, I really don't want to step on any toes O___O. But just what I'm reading.
Right now? The Morganville Vampires Series by Rachel Caine. Seriously, I'm up to book 9 because I just can't stop reading them. There are 16 books and book 16 is the final one in the series. But reading this makes me want to go back and finish her Weather Warden Series that I kind of stalled out on - mostly because of RL stuff. But now...I'm rethinking that.
Before that, I read the final three Sookie Stackhouse books. And all I will say is that I was EXTREMELY satisfied with how the series ended. And I think I might, eventually, reread the entire series someday.
I also read two freebie short m/m stories and they were free, enough said.
So that's me and what I'm reading. What is everyone else reading? Because I only have 7 more Morganville books left...I need some suggestions :D
Have a great weekend!
<333
Katherine
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Fixing The Hole Blog Tour Day #9 LAST DAY
Hi all!
And it's here, the last stop for the Fixing the Hole blog tour! It's been a great ride and I'm so thankful for all the people that hosted me!
I'm over at Charlie Cochet's Purple Rose Teahouse today with an interview with Riley. Where he answers some questions from me and agrees to stick around and answer questions from YOU! He's very chatty, go make him happy! Pester him with questions :D
Fixing The Hole is still doing well on Amazon UK for both Gay Romance and Gay Fiction. WOO HOOOOO. Also, it's still on the ARE bestseller list as well. Thank you!!!
And one final thank you for everyone that has supported me, hopefully I'll be back soon with more fun things! (After I finish writing them of course ;p)
<3333
Katherine
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Fixing The Hole Blog Tour Day #8
Hi all!
Penultimate post today – which means, tomorrow is the last day of the Fixing the Hole blog tour!
I'm over at Grace Duncan's blog today with an interview with Steve. Where he answers some questions from me and agrees to stick around and answer questions from YOU!
Fixing The Hole is still doing well on Amazon UK for both Gay Romance and Gay Fiction. WOO HOOOOO. Also, it's still on the ARE bestseller list as well. Thank you!!!
<3333
Katherine
Buy Links:
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Fixing The Hole Blog Tour Day #7
Hi all!
Two blog posts today! I LUCKED OUT! I'm over on Lillian Francis' Blog with an interview with both Steve and Riley. Go over there and see just what sort of mischief those two can get up too and maybe even ask them a question or two!
Also, I'm over at Sean Michael's Blog today where Sean asks me some questions…both naughty and nice. Go see my answers, you never know what I might have said ;p
Fixing The Hole is still in the Top Ten on Amazon UK for both Gay Romance and Gay Fiction. WOO HOOOOO. Also, it's up still on the ARE bestseller list as well. Thank you!!!
<3333 Katherine
Monday, November 10, 2014
Fixing The Hole Blog Tour Day #6
Hi all!
Hope you all had a GREAT weekend. Just found out from fellow author Jay Northcote that Fixing The Hole has cracked the Top Ten on Amazon UK for both Gay Romance and Gay Fiction. WOO HOOOOO. Also, it's up to 14 on the ARE bestseller list as well. Thank you!!!
Today I'm over at Chris T Kat's blog talking about inspiration and what little things might kick a reader out of a story. Please stop by and chat, I definitely want to hear what you all have to say!
You can find the post HERE
<3333 Katherine
One final thing, last day to enter the drawing for a free copy of Cast The First Stone over at Stumbling Over Chaos
Friday, November 7, 2014
Fixing The Hole Blog Tour Day #5
Hi all!
Today is day #5 of my Fixing The Hole blog tour :D This has been an exciting week! So many blogs and even a release party! Thank you all for coming along for the ride. Anyway, without further ado…
Hop on over to Emma J's Blog and chat with me about Riley and what a chatterbox he is. Seriously, I adore him!.
Stop by and let's chat.
<3333
Katherine
P.S. Don't forget the giveaway for Cast The First Stone over at Stumbling Over Chaos
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Fixing The Hole Blog Tour Day #4
Hi all!
Today is day #4 of my Fixing The Hole blog tour :D Release day was yesterday and it was both exciting and exhausting. But YAY it's out and everyone can go read it now! WOO HOOOO Anyway, without further ado…
Hop on over to Suki Fleet's blog and chat with me about how my inspiration for Fixing The Hole and some of the research I did.
Stop by and let's chat.
<333
Katherine
Dreamspinner
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Fixing The Hole Blog Tour Day #3 - RELEASE DAY
Hi all!
Today is RELEASE DAY! Fixing The Hole is officially out! I know I'm excited! WOO HOOOO Anyway, without further ado…
Hop on over to Anne Barwell's LJ or Anne Barwell's WordPress and chat with me about how I related to both Steve and Riley and why I think they fit so well together.
Also, I'll be having a RELEASE party on the Dreamspinner Blog today, with posts throughout the day. Please come by and chat, there will be character interviews, music talk, research talk and all sorts of fun things!
Here are your BUY LINKS :D
Dreamspinner
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<333
Katherine
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Fixing The Hole Blog Tour Day #2
Hi all!
Second day of the Fixing The Hole Blog Tour! WOO HOOO – RELEASE DAY TOMORROW! Who's EXCITED? Anyway, without further ado…
Hop on over to Kim Fielding Writes and chat with me about research and paranormal vs. contemporary. Cannot WAIT to hear from you!!!
Also, today is the last day for the GIVEAWAY over at Stumbling Over Chaos
<333 Katherine
Monday, November 3, 2014
Fixing The Hole Blog Tour Day #1
Hi all!
Today is the first day of the Fixing The Hole Blog tour! WOO HOOO!!! That means release day is just TWO DAYS AWAY!!! So excited.
So hop on over to Jana Denardo's LJ and chat with me about what inspired me to begin this story. Cannot WAIT to hear from you!
<333
Katherine
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