Author Archives: Kourtney

What Comes Next…

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Kourtney

  I sent my revised manuscript to the agent on Sunday. 1000 lbs off my shoulders. And Monday morning I faced a new unknown… What comes next. I still had blog posts and social media stuff to do. But this … Continue reading →

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Reblog: August McLaughlin’s Daydreams Really Do Come True

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Kourtney

As I’m finishing up revisions on my manuscript, I needed a shot of August’s infectious positivity. This is one of my favorite posts by her and I’ve wanted to share it for a while. Please enjoy: http://augustmclaughlin.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/daydreams-really-do-come-true/

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Going From Good to Great–Revising a YA novel: SCBWI Highlights

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Kourtney

The final SCBWI intensive workshop I attended was one of the best workshops at the conference. Deborah Halverson “edited children’s books for ten years—until she climbed over the desk and tried out the author’s chair on the other side. Now … Continue reading →

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Harris Ranch–The Best Lunch of my Lifetime

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Kourtney

A few hours into our roadtrip from LA to Napa, we reach The Harris Ranch Restaurant. Located in the middle of America’s breadbasket, which produces a large portion of our food source. It’s not just a lunch spot but a … Continue reading →

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Things Grandma H Said at the Mall

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Kourtney

I’m at Ihop with Grandma H and she says, “You should go to a drive by.” I ask, “You mean a drive through?” “What’s the difference?” “One I get shot at, the other I order my food to go.” She … Continue reading →

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Reblog: Heist Society–Book Review

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Kourtney

Battling a stomach virus this week, so I’d like to reblog a book review I wrote in 2011… This was supposed to post on Friday, but I’m running a fever and quite stupid. I accidentally posted 2 posts on Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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Writing and Selling Your Novel–Book Review

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Kourtney

I can’t remember how Writing and Selling Your Novel was recommended to me, but it was definitely worth reading. I love books on writing because they are like attending mini-conferences. Lots of topics are covered that make me think about … Continue reading →

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SCBWI Highlights: Your Impact and Agent’s Thoughts on Industry

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Kourtney

Gary Schmidt was the final keynote speaker at the SCBWI 41st Annual Summer Conference. He echoed the sentiment about surprises in his own unique way saying, “the only gift that God gives us that he can’t enjoy are surprises.” He … Continue reading →

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Reblog: Passion Feature on Fervour and Forever with Cat Forsley

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Kourtney

The lovely Catherine Forsley did a feature on me today for her Fervour & Forever blog. Please check it out if you have a second. http://fervourforever.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/passion-feature-4-kourtney-heintz-cat-forsley/

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SCBWI Highlights: Nonattachment and Editor/Publisher Advice

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Kourtney

Tim Ditlow of Amazon Publishing shared some gems with us including the importance of non-attachment. He grew up with his dad working in audiobooks and saw the rise and fall of records, cassette tapes, cds. He likes to believe that … Continue reading →

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