Category Archives: Writing

Being Thankful For Dreams: Reblog of Beth Revis’s Post

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Kourtney

Once again, the fabulous Kat Bender,  has provided me with another blog post topic.  We were talking about some of the frustrations of the writing life and she sent me a link to one of the best blog posts ever … Continue reading →

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Making Characters Memorable–MWA Symposium Panel

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Kourtney

Another amazing panel at the MWA Symposium during Edgars Week was moderated by Reed Farrel Coleman and discussed what makes characters memorable. The panelists included: Megan Abbott, Diana Gabaldon, Sara J. Henry, Kelly Ragland, and David Hale Smith. Diana Gabaldon … Continue reading →

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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 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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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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Drafting a New Novel

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Kourtney

After I finished all my revisions and sent out all my requested materials, I had a huge chunk of free time. Gasp. Ofc, I don’t like facing a giant blank day. No, I don’t. Even if it’s fun stuff, I … Continue reading →

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