Author Archives: Kourtney

Local Event at Pat's IGA Sold Out!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Kourtney

  Last Saturday’s event at our local grocery store was an unexpected delight! My friend Audra and my mom both helped out and it wouldn’t have been nearly as successful without them. Mom and Audra greeted people and sung my … Continue reading →

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Please Help Me Brainstorm Book Titles

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Kourtney

      It’s officially official. And I finally found someone with Publishers Marketplace access to send me the announcement that appeared there about Reckonings (which is being published under my pseudonym K.C. Tansley)! On to a cool bit of news, … Continue reading →

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What To Do When Your Agent Quits Agenting

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Kourtney

1) Do not panic.  It’s pointless. It’s counterproductive. And won’t help the situation.   2) Promise your emotions you’ll deal with them later, if they stay quiet right now. You have to focus on what’s going to happen next. This … Continue reading →

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Author Interview: Talking the Darkness and Light series with K.L. Schwengel

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Kourtney

   1. I loved your debut novel, First of Her Kind, can you share your one or two line hook for the book? Thank you, Kourtney, I’m glad you enjoyed it. A one or two line hook, huh? Man, those are … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews: Emergence and An Abundance of Katherines

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Kourtney

  Emergence, the second book in the Darkness and Light series, is a neck-tingling, tension-filled journey that I loved every second of. It picks up shortly after The First of Her Kind left off. The entire book kept me on … Continue reading →

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April Author Events

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Kourtney

Spring may be dragging her feet, but I’ve got a few author events in April that I’m really excited about! April 12th from 10 am to 3 pm at Pat’s IGA (816 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT): Wolcott Author’s Novel Approach … Continue reading →

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My Time at the Tucson Festival of Books

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Kourtney

  Kat and I headed toward the University of Arizona campus for the start of the Tucson Festival of Books–a free two day event with workshops, panels, and author signings. I had author parking because I was signing books in … Continue reading →

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Arizona Pleasure Days: Phoenix and Sedona

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Kourtney

I started my visit in Phoenix with my Aunt Robin, Uncle Mike and cousin Dominic. Dom took us to an amazing restaurant called Citizen Public House, where we had the most delightful drinks and delicious foods. Bacon popcorn. Fondue. When … Continue reading →

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Taking A Break…

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Kourtney

Today, I’m heading into NYC to catch a plane to Arizona, where I get to mix business and pleasure. I’ll be visiting with family and catching up with my beloved crit partner, Kat, in person! I can’t wait to escape … Continue reading →

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What I Do With Beta Reader Feedback

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Kourtney

After I have taken a pass through my first draft, I enlist 2-4 beta readers, people I know who are willing to read my work and give me feedback. Gwen Stephens inspired this post by asking me how I process  my … Continue reading →

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