Category Archives: book release

How to Support An Author During Her Release Week

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Kourtney

Tomorrow (October 17) is the release date for The Girl Who Saved Ghosts! I feel like I’ve been preparing for this day all year. It’s always exciting and nerve-wracking to see how sales go! Thanks so much for being here … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who Saved Ghosts Releases in One Month!

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Kourtney

  I can’t believe there are only 4 weeks left until The Girl Who Saved Ghosts is released! This entire year has been about revising the book, proofreading the book, marketing the book. And there’s still so much to be … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Door

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Kourtney

  Ah, the door. I promised a story, so here goes. A couple years back, I begged my old friend Ant to take me to Sleepy Hollow. I love the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Washington Irving. After reading Jessica … Continue reading →

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TGWIG’s Sequel Gets a Title!

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Kourtney

BOOK NEWS My publisher has decided on the title for The Girl Who Ignored Ghost’s sequel! I’m so excited to announce it because it was one of my suggestions! Drumroll please… The title for the second book in The Unbelievables … Continue reading →

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A Little Update

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Kourtney

I hope everyone had a good holiday. It’s been a touch road lately, but I’m making progress. My vertigo turned out to be a kind that doesn’t just clear up on its own. I’ve been going to vestibular therapy all … Continue reading →

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Highway Thirteen’s Blog Tour Continues

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Kourtney

Highway Thirteen to Manhattan’s book tour continues! This week’s interview reveals my favorite foods, dream trip, and if I write to music. The guest blog is about how to create memorable characters. The giveaways are still going on too! So … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Author Events

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Kourtney

Upcoming Author Appearances I’ve got a few author appearances coming up this fall/winter. I’ll be selling and signing copies of all my books. You can pick up a signed copy of my newest release Highway Thirteen to Manhattan, the re-release … Continue reading →

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The Girl Gets a Moonbeam Award and the Blog Stops Start for Highway Thirteen

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Kourtney

Apologies for the late posting today. I took a break this weekend to catch up with old friends, visiting fairy homes and viewing American Impressionists.   Exciting TGWIG News The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts won the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards … Continue reading →

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Giveaways, Freebies, and Preorders–Oh My!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Kourtney

It’s less than 1 month until Highway Thirteen to Manhattan releases! To celebrate, I’ve got a few cool things lined up. Butternut Extravaganza Giveaway Want to win free signed paperback copies of the two books in The Six Train to Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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I'm a Finalist in the WD Contest #74

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Kourtney

  WD Contest Finalist I’ve been entering contests this year to get my work out there to a larger audience. Short stories and flash fiction also happen to be great ways to keep your writing muscles in shape. So a … Continue reading →

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