Author Archives: Kourtney

Beta Reading Reblog from JM McDowell

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Kourtney

One of my favorite fellow bloggers, JM McDowell but together a fantastic series of posts on beta reading manuscripts. I’m still sinking under tech issues this week so I figured it was the perfect time to reblog her insightful post. … Continue reading →

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Old School Storytelling–Gotye’s Song

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Kourtney

  Gotye’s song Somebody That I Used to Know has blown up. I have a theory about why. The lyrics harken back to the origins of songs as tools of storytelling. This song gives us clear insight into the male … Continue reading →

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Re-imagining Cinderella with August McLaughlin

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Kourtney

Today, I’m traveling back to CT, so I thought it was the perfect day to refer you to one of my favorite blogs by one of my favorite bloggers: August McLauglin. If you don’t follow her, you might want to … Continue reading →

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I’m a Semifinalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kourtney

Yesterday at 12:50 pm, I found out I made the semifinals of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest. The top 50. Of the original 5000. Wow. E and I did a happy dance. I was still in shock. I’m slow … Continue reading →

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I’m in New York This Week

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Kourtney

I came in Monday night for MWA’s Edgars Week. Crashed with Cousin G and E. Had a wonderful time with them! Today, I’m moving to Ant’s for two nights. This afternoon I’m running some errands in the city. This evening, … Continue reading →

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The Crow in The Cemetery

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Kourtney

On Friday, Grandma H, Mom and I went to the cemetery where Grandma H’s parents and sisters are buried. Grandma H and I visit most weeks and try to tend to the graves in the spring. This time we went … Continue reading →

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I’m going to LA in August

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Kourtney

I signed up for the 41st Annual International SCBWI Summer Conference in LA in August! So excited. For so many reasons. Firstly, SCBWI is an AMAZING organization. I can’t wait to attend the 4 day event. I grew so much … Continue reading →

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Grandma H Sleepover

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Kourtney

Last week, I spend a few days and nights with Grandma H. She reminds me a lot of the desert. You think things are pretty boring, but then something jumps out at you. Grandma H is reading her book on … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction–Bones

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Kourtney

I wrote this as part of a Flashwords Contest for Crimebake 2010. It was my first and only attempt at Flash fiction. I didn’t win, place, or show in the contest. But I had a blast writing this! We had … Continue reading →

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