No book by me, Kim Deister, from concept to research to edit to design, was, or ever will be, created with the use of generative AI. I do not use AI (Artificial Intelligence) for any part of the creative process. From concept to research to edit to design to advertising, no generative AI is used. […]
Today is the Finding Zaide release day! I”m so in love with this cover and with this story. I love stories that explore sexuality in an open and positive way, relationships of love and kindness. This is that story. Life had gotten comfortable for Amara Addison, maybe too comfortable. Fabulous job, great friends, even an […]
Finding Zaide will be here on 19 October, but today I get to reveal the cover! Genre: contemporary, FF romanceLength: about 140 pagesDesigner: Lee Ching of Under Cover Designs Life had gotten comfortable for Amara Addison, maybe too comfortable. Fabulous job, great friends, even an amazing ex-boyfriend who was her ride or die for life. […]
Finding Zaide is coming soon! This one is a contemporary, FF romance, a novella of about 140 pages. You can sign up to be a part of the cover reveal, hosted by Xpresso Book Tours HERE. Life had gotten comfortable for Amara Addison, maybe too comfortable. Fabulous job, great friends, even an amazing ex-boyfriend who […]
Last Night has a new cover and has been re-released. It started life at Tangled Tree Publishing, a company I adore(1), but now that I have the rights back, I’m releasing it on my own. This gorgeous cover, designed by Lauren of The Cover Collection, fits the story perfectly! Terrifying visions torment Starra. Lost moments of […]
Today, Mary Shelley’s famous novel, Frankenstein, is 206 years old. She began writing it when she was just eighteen years old, and when she published it, she did so without her name attached to it. But why would she do that? Because the world at that time had certain expections when it came to women, […]
The holidays are swiftly approaching, so I thought I’d go in search of fun gifts perfect for gift lovers! Most of these are also from small businesses. I love this bookmark, the Wicked Witch of Oz fame! Buy it: 3DCreationsNmorePrice: $12 On the surface, this might look like more of a planner gift than a […]
When I was a kid, before I had any thought to become a writer myself, I would often read a book and wonder what it was that inspired the author to write the words they did. Now, years later, I know that inspiration can come from anywhere. I have composition notebooks full of snippets and […]
I love, love, love cozy mysteries! I think it started when I was a teenager watching Jessica Fletcher on Murder, She Wrote with my grandmother. (It’s streaming on Peacock, by the way!) There’s something about the format of a cozy mystery that just appeals to me. Most of them have a small-town vibe, which makes […]
One of things I do almost every day before I start writing is journal with writing prompts. I usually set a timer for fifteen minutes and just write. Not for any book or story, just to get the juices running. One of my prompt sources is The Writer’s Toolbox, which was a gift from my […]
The writing advice I’ve gotten the most is to write what I know. It’s advice I’ve taken frequently. I’ve written characters that are inspired by people I’ve known, like Nico in Eclipsed. I’ve used settings that are based on places I’ve lived or visited, like the setting for Saving Wyldewood. Stories have been sparked by […]
One of the first things I do when I go to a new place is find a great bookstore, the more unique the better. Some of these I’ve been to, and the others are on my bookish wish list! bookstore: Bart’s Bookslocation: Ojai, Californiawebsite This is one of my favorites that I discovered when I […]