Category Archives: author appearance

Barnes and Noble And Open Mic Night

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Kourtney

Last Wednesday, I was part of Barnes and Noble’s Local Authors’ Night in Waterbury. I got to hang out with Elizabeth Barone, who I met last year at the NVCC writing conference. It was great seeing her again! We had … Continue reading →

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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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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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Last Week's Events and Such

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Kourtney

Feb 8th from 10 am to 3 pm, I was with the CAPA authors at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT. This required rising at 6:30 am. An incredible feat for nocturnal me. Mom and I drove up to the … Continue reading →

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Oops it's Thursday!

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Kourtney

Sorry for the delay in posting this AM. Did you ever know it was Wednesday but forget the significance of Wednesday being that you need to draft a blog post for Thursday? I could blame the migraine on Tuesday. Every … Continue reading →

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Audiobook, and Group Author Events, and Sequel's Outline, Oh My!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Kourtney

Six Train’s Audiobook Big news of the month, I decided to do an audiobook for The Six Train to Wisconsin. I’ve put out a call for female narrators on ACX. Payment will be a royalty split. If you or someone … Continue reading →

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Arisia, Beef Stew, and Revision Tips

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Kourtney

Last weekend, Mom, Aunt Sue, and I drove to Boston for a 22 hour visit. We encountered an unpredicted winter weather advisory where the speed limit went from 65 to 40. At first, the snow blew in confetti pieces, which … Continue reading →

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Readers Favorites + Upcoming Stuff

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Kourtney

This post is lots of odds and ends. Sorry about the lack of focus. Just little tidbits that I wanted to share before the year ends. Readers’ Favorites 5 star: Six Train received a 5 star review from Readers’ Favorites! … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Six Train Book Club Experience

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Kourtney

This week’s book club dinner party for The Six Train to Wisconsin was a smashing success thanks to Shannan’s intricate planning. She enlisted an Austrian friend to help prepare Wiener Schnitzel and Wiener Apfelstrudel. Shannan made Butternut soup too! Perfect foods … Continue reading →

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