Author Archives: Kourtney

Highwire Deer and Animal Farm Adventure

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Kourtney

  A few weeks back, Mom and I went to the Highwire Deer and Animal Farm. The goats greeted us and showed us around. They also angled for feed the entire time. They reminded us of our dogs and so … Continue reading →

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What I Learned from CT Fiction Fest

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Kourtney

Terri-Lynne DeFino’s workshop on the Truth About Rejection: Writing Successful Query Letters was a great way to kick off the workshops. There is no truth. It is all a matter of opinion. And sometimes just catching someone on the right … Continue reading →

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The First International Stop and then The Final Book Tour Stop

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Kourtney

Toronto, Canada On October 10th from 6pm-7pm, I will be presenting an author talk: Take The Six Train to Wisconsin with a short reading and Q&A at University of Toronto’s Hart House. There will be a really cool giveaway since … Continue reading →

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The Six Train to Wisconsin Book Trailer

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Kourtney

Drumroll please… So this has been one of the projects occupying my time in September. The book trailer for Six Train! It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while but never found the time to work on. Thank goodness … Continue reading →

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Three Author Events in One Week

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Kourtney

Here’s me at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT with my book. There are 3 signed copies left on sale there.  This is pre-whirlwind. I actually felt pretty okay that day. Cascades Library Over the past week, I was down … Continue reading →

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If Bread Could Rise to the Occasion and Dance of Souls Book Reviews

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Kourtney

Traveling is a great time to catch up on reading. I was at CT Fiction Fest this weekend so I bring you two more book reviews.   If Bread Could Rise to the Occasion Paige Shelton has done it again! … Continue reading →

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The Seneca Scourge and Double Whammy Book Reviews

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Kourtney

Big apology to Carrie Rubin for how long it took me to read her book–I was drowning in book launch stuff for most of this year. Once I started it, it was a very quick read. The Seneca Scourge The … Continue reading →

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I <3 BookClubs and Events Galore

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Kourtney

I <3 bookclubs. Seriously, if you are in a bookclub and your group wants to read my book, I’m happy to come to any discussion in person or via Skype for as long as you’d like. I’ll send you author … Continue reading →

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Author Unwind and Wind Up

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Kourtney

Author Unwinding I’ve been working 7 days a week since well probably February. I’m now cutting back to 6.5 days a week. Sundays will be my half day. I need to take some time for me. To unwind. LOL. I … Continue reading →

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Killer Nashville Part 3: Post Conference Activities

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Kourtney

  After the book signing, a hotel banquet worker helped me transport my books to my room. He went above and beyond his job description and is one of the many reasons I loved The Hutton Hotel. Rae Ann and … Continue reading →

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