Category Archives: Personal

The Pleasure of Reading

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Kourtney

It’s been a while since I got lost in the pages of a book. Giving myself over to the pleasure of the story and enjoying it. My brain is hardwired to analyze story. To note the pacing, look for the … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Choice

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Kourtney

A few years back, I got to know this amazing blogger, August McLaughlin. She started out as a blogging mentor and quickly became a friend. I am honored to be participating in her Beauty of a Woman Blogfest for the third … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts Finds a New Publisher!

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Kourtney

So after everything that happened last year, The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts has a new publisher! It’s a small press called Beckett Publishing Group. They will be publishing The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts in August 2015! It’s the first manuscript … Continue reading →

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Five Years of Blogging

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Kourtney

Okay not a 5th blog birthday cake, but you get the gist. February is my fifth February blogging and my blog’s fifth birthday. So I thought we’d look back at a post from each February of my blog’s life.  February … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Expo, Sesquicentennial Planning, and an Killer Nashville Profile

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Kourtney

On February 1st, the Chocolate Lovers’ Spring Expo is happening. It’s a really amazing event to benefit Easter Seals. For $25, you can walk around and sample chocolates and desserts from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will also be … Continue reading →

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The Whirlwind of December

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Kourtney

  December was my busiest month this year! I had two holiday craft fairs on December 6th and December 13th. That means I’m up at 6:30 a.m. getting ready, packing the car, heading to the venue, setting up, and then actively selling … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Kourtney

  Emerson and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends!

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When Your Imprint Shuts Down

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Kourtney

What the First Week Feels Like   Sometimes everything falls apart. In a way that all your accomplishments disappear. Like it never even happened.   When my agent quit the business in January, I thought that was the worst thing … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Kourtneyland

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Kourtney

I can’t believe it’s mid July already! After I finished revisions on July 5th, Mom and I went back to Highwire Farm to celebrate. I met this lovely turkey. She was beautiful. Mom delighted in the kangaroo hopping about. The one … Continue reading →

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Pickles and Pearls: Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Festival

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Kourtney

CT’s Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire kicked off on Saturday!  My awesome cousins James and Ashley agreed to go with me back in April. This also ended up being my treat for working so hard on revisions the past 6 weeks.   … Continue reading →

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