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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Pumpkin Cream Chai

...or at least I think that's what I'm drinking. I could be wrong. I'm far from being a Starbucks expert. I am, however, some sort of expert at coughing. That's right. I still have this cough! I went to the doctor yesterday and she's not sure why I still have it. So, she's sending me for a cat scan on my lungs to rule out anything. I have to go out of my usual network for that so I'm waiting on that phone call.

Other than that, there's not a whole lot that's new. Ben is hanging in there as far as classes go and I'm hanging in there with him. I think that next week I may start working on my next book. Holidays at the Toy Store is on hold due to finances and everyone's schedules. It will be my next release though. I can't wait to share it all with you. That reminds me that I should reach out to my blurb writer though. They're an amazing writer themselves. If you're looking for a good book, check out Phoebe Ravencraft on Amazon. I've even been blessed enough to have done the edits on one of their books.

Speaking of edits, I'm currently scheduling from now until the end of the year. Keep your eyes open because I may even run a special sometime soon! I need to raise the funds to put a down payment on my house so I'm contemplating ways to do just that.

That's all for this week. Don't forget that 750 Instagram followers giveaway! We're getting closer slowly but surely.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

On the Mend

Katie 9:12 PM 0 Comments

Happy Thursday, everyone! I'm happy to report that I'm finally on the mend! I can actually take deep breathes without feeling like death. I'm still worn down but heck, naps are one of my favorite things. Of course, naps are why I'm writing this at 9pm. Still, it's worth it if means feeling better.

As for the hands, I'm still the same in that area. I never received a call from the place where they do the testing so I need to email my doctor's office about that. The good news is that they aren't doing worse and I found a good video on how to do some exercises that may help. If you'd like to check them out, you can do that over on YouTube. Maybe we can start a workout group...hehe...

Now, for news of the book! It's done! I finished writing the last story and did the formatting. I still need to pay my marvelous artist and get Eric going on the cover. Unfortunately, he's busy until at least October. I can't imagine having anyone else working on this series though so I'll wait. It's hard to believe that today a year ago I was building the campaign for Cobalt's Castaways. Time sure flies by. My goal is to have this book in the books (hahaha) by the end of the year.

Staring on the 28th, I'll be spending 4 hours a week at Starbucks. My oldest son needs a ride back and forth to his class so that's where I'll be hanging out while he's doing math. I figured it'd be the perfect time to work on Florida Cats A-Z. I have the first twenty cats picked out already so I just need to sit down and start the writing. If you'd like to support my Starbucks habit, hit the KoFi link over there on the right.

Just a reminder...once we hit 750 followers on Instagram, I'll be giving away some goodies! We're only 61 followers from goal so I know if we keep sharing and spreading the word, we'll be there before we know it. Not sure where to click to find it? Click Here!

That's it for this week! See you next week!

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Lungs, Hands, and Other Updates

Katie 10:15 PM 0 Comments

Whew! I almost didn't get a post up today. I had a doctor's appointment, went shopping, came home, and after lunch took a three hour nap. Then, tonight, I was on a livestream to help promote an awesome anthology called Cthulhu Invades Neverland. It's currently on Kickstarter. If you're into either of these fandoms, you should check it out.

But, I'm here now and wanted to give you an update. I'm still coughing a lot, but I saw my doctor today. She's put me on a 5 day course of prednisone to help clear out the remaining gunk in my lungs so that's good. She also checked out my hands and is sending me to get a nerve test done. I've heard these are quite painful so I'm a little bit nervous but it's better to know than not. Or at least that's what people keep telling me...heh.

In more positive news, I've finished Holidays at the Toy Store! I finished formatting it last night. I'm still holding off on the art until finances look a bit better, but the stories themselves are done. I'm so excited to share it with all of you. Who knows, I might do another Sneak Peek before the campaign launches to bring the book to life. I wrote one of my favorite stories last night that was inspired by my friend Lucid. I can't wait for all of you to read it.

Anyway, that's it for this week. Keep coming back for more updates and thank you all for your continued support.

No wait! I almost forgot! I'm planning a giveaway for your choice of one of my books! It will run once my Instagram reaches 750 followers. So, if you haven't followed me there and you're interested in winning one of my books, go and check it out.

Now that's it! I'll see you guys next week. Keep an eye out for more #CrockpotMonday recipes coming soon!

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Greeting Card Giveaway

Katie 8:00 AM 0 Comments

Some of you may know that I was raised by my grandparents. My grandfather died when I was still in high school, but my grandmother only passed away about eight years ago. When she died, somehow I inherited a whole bunch of unused greeting cards. All this time they've been sitting in a box in my studio, just collecting dust. Well, I'm slowly in the process of downsizing because I have waaaay too much stuff for this house. I don't want to just throw these cards away because that would be a huge waste.

Instead, I thought that I would pass them on to all of you! My plan is to choose a card each week randomly from the box and send it to someone who has signed up to receive one. I will write a personal note inside of each one. It's my hope that getting a card in the mail will help spread smiles during what is a difficult time for so many of us.

If this is something that would interest you, all you have to do is fill out the form. Easy peasy!

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Monday, September 30, 2019

Giveaway : The Tether - Except One

Katie 12:00 AM 0 Comments

It's time for the second giveaway! Remember, the higher the number of entries, the better chance that I'll continue to do these!

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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Birthday Giveaway #1 : The Tether: None Good

Katie 9:20 AM 0 Comments

It's not a birthday without presents! So, over the next few weeks, I'm going to be giving away copies of all three of my books that are on Amazon! I'm going to be giving away one each week and some entries can be done each day so make sure that you come back and enter again!

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Book Review: Bridges of Paris

Katie 10:00 AM 0 Comments

Bridges of Paris is a large-format photography book with over 350 original color images which casts new illumination on the City of Light. The 37 bridges over the Seine River emerge as beautiful, historic destinations rather than unnoticed thoroughfares. The book features stunning portraits of each bridge as well as intimate riverside moments. Once you've experienced this river tour, you will never see Paris the same way again. Living as a Parisian for a year, author Michael Saint James left his American lifestyle and spent his days and nights capturing images from over, on, beside and under the bridges of Paris. With over 30 years experience as a photographer, educator and world traveler, Michael immersed himself in French culture to search out his authentic artist self. The result is a visual treasure to share with everyone.

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Normally, I veer away from large, cumbersome books. They don't fit nicely on the shelf and quite often, they're not something that I want sitting on my coffee table long term. This book completely defied all of my normal "rules" and before I knew it, I was lost in Paris. I've never been there, but I'm a lover of architecture and of history and this book combines both of them into one marvelous volume. With over 350 beautiful photos, I found that I couldn't put the book down. I couldn't wait to see which bridge he had spent so much time at next and all of the information about it. Honestly, if the tourism industry in Paris doesn't take this book and run with it, they're crazy. I mean, if this girl from the midwest suddenly has dreams of exploring bridges in Paris, then there have to be a lot of others who would enjoy that experience.

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Friday, April 3, 2015

Spring Into Books!

Katie 1:39 PM 0 Comments

Welcome to Literary Addicts' Spring into Books Event. It takes place March 25 - April 27! Pick up a great read, enter to win prizes, and follow along on Literary Addicts for Fun Interviews, Guest Posts, and Exclusive Excerpts! Click over to buy these fantastic reads!

Prizes - Kandle Candle from author Tawdra Kandle Signed Outsystem and A Path in the Darkness paperbacks and swag from author MD Cooper Survivor Swag pack from author Bonnie R Paulson Signed 15 Minutes paperback and Swag from author Jill Cooper $15 Amazon Gift Card from Literary Addicts Secret Harbor paperback ARC from Taking Time for Mommy Open to US residents 18 +. Ends 4/27/15 Fill out the form to enter a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Book Review: Three Little Horses

Katie 9:34 AM 1 Comments

"The Three Little Horses and the Big Bully Donkey" is a tale (based on the "Three Little Pigs"), about three little horse brothers who suddenly lose their house that is destroyed by a fire. The young horses are totally alone and thrust into the reality of having to depend on themselves and each other against a bully donkey, who wanders the forest wrecking homes and bullying the other animals. This warm-hearted tale promotes strong values and has a fun premise. Written and humorously illustrated in vivid color throughout by Liana-Melissa Allen, the story is a proven winner for reading aloud to children.

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This book was a super fun updated version of The Three Little Pigs. What can I say? The illustrations were fantastic, the story had a much happier ending and it's perfect to be read to children or read by middle elementary age kids. I loved that the story gave multiple chances to be used as a teaching tool (fire safety, the benefit of doing things right the first time, etc). This is going to be another book that goes into the future little brother pile for the boys. We're down to only about 7 weeks before he's due to join their family and we're having fun finding the perfect books for them to share with him.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Book Review: Visiting the Sins

Katie 9:15 AM 0 Comments

In her riotous debut novel, which was awarded the 2014 bronze IPPY for Regional Southern Fiction, Melanie Denman probes the silent sacrifices of motherhood with unflinching honesty and warmhearted amusement. Set in the Bible Belt of Deep East Texas, Visiting the Sins is a darkly funny story about mothers and daughters, naked ambition, elusive redemption, and all the torment it's possible to inflict in the name of family.

Down through the decades, the lofty social aspirations of the feisty but perennially dissatisfied Wheeler women - Pokey, the love-starved, pistol-packing matriarch; Rebanelle, the frosty former beauty queen turned church organist; and Curtis Jean, the backsliding gospel singer - are exceeded only by their unfortunate taste in men and a seemingly boundless capacity for holding grudges. A legacy of feuding and scandal lurches from one generation to the next with tragic consequences that threaten to destroy everything the Wheeler women have sacrificed their souls to build.

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There's nothing like family and nothing like an author who can make their characters come alive for the reader. This book has both. Throughout this book I was reminded of the times I'd sit around the table and listen to the family stories that my grandmother would tell. No matter how many times I'd heard them, they never grew old for me. Just like those times, this book made me laugh and it made me shake my head in wonder as each of the ladies told their part. I honestly can't think of a negative when it comes to this book. I will warn you that Pokey can be a bit on the bold side with her language, so this book may not be for a younger reader, but it's nothing that a more mature reader can't handle.

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Friday, March 6, 2015

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Title: Can You Action Past Your Devil’s Advocate?

Author: K. “Kimbe” Abernathy

Published: January 1st, 2015

Publisher: Xlibris

Genre: Non-fiction Entrepreneurial Empowerment

Synopsis:

Are you an existing, new or upcoming entrepreneur? This book is easy to read and relaxed to understand. GREAT book to assist in expounding ones vision to put all into ACTION through 12 elaborated tips in what it takes to move forward. An undeniable source of motivation bursts with inspiration for the entrepreneurial mind. If you can get through this book you can get through entrepreneurism. From the desk of an ordinary member of society, “Can You Action Past Your Devil’s Advocate?”

This book provokes to Rise up to the challenge and overcome Leads you to fight for your life and your dreams Points you to reach your top at Full potential in full force.

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Excerpt from Can You Action Past Your Devil’s Advocate? by K. Abernathy:

“………The big question is how to get ahead as an entrepreneur, as a goal getter from what you typically see and what you’re used to as an commonplace individual. Well, I’m a commonplace individual, in a taboo career and I’M DOING IT! In the words of Maya Angelou “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it” You want to sustain in life by creating opportunities BIG OR SMALL. Not waiting for a yes and still moving forward.

“Step forward into growth or back into safety”

-Abraham Maslow

Psychologist

It is important to be able and willing to action regardless of all trauma, all the No’s, and non-supporters one could headache and pain on. This book is for the average wanting to reach their next level. The ones who feel they aren’t smart enough; the ones who have BIG ideas with no direction; the ones who have vision with no support; the ones who have degrees and are at a dead end; the ones in school just going through the motions; the ones who have talent and feel their voice and willpower is not strong enough; the ones simply wanting more. This book is written by one who understands the emotion and feelings of the one striving for more. Most likely if you are striving, wanting more, you’re an entrepreneur!

What is an entrepreneur again?

Entrepreneurs are innovators, visionaries—generators of new ideas turning into coinage; that’s right—income, revenue, dough, bread, money. Smile for me! This body of work comes from a place of rising from rejection, talents that have been overlooked and misunderstood by second-rate superiors, peers, family, companions and—funny enough—sometimes your cheerers and admirers. Early on, I wanted more, and I knew how to get more through ways that weren’t truly applauded by the usual thinker, by the play-it-safe thinker. I also had yet to learn and perfect my approach; quickly I learned approach is everything!

Through those times I became boundless at amplification and clarifying myself not through ideas, not through words, but through action and being able to positively relate to other individuals like myself. Because of rejection and wanting more I learned to create my opportunities, prospects, and big breaks. My success stories really started to take strides when I stopped looking for others to give me a chance and started creating my own chances. These are the traits of an entrepreneur. This book comes from empathy for life’s spins. Taking those spins and putting them on a pedestal to be used as a growth tool versus a crutch tool. It is significant that you know that you have the ability to create your own kind of success. This book is essential maintenance to cheer on and coach yourself to your own successes to be able to take a talent, skill, passion, desire, product, and or business and turn it to prize. The entrepreneurial prize is the gumption and follow-through to negotiate compensation, propose benchmarks for company positions, generate buzz for a brand, insert yourself into anyone’s business, take over an existing business, open a start-up business with non-existing to nominal budgets. Turn NO into YES. Turn talents into reward. Turn determination into incentive, customizing your own plans within one’s Master Plan……………….

Can you action past your devil’s advocate?

“At the end of the day, let there be no excuses, no explanations, no regrets.”

-Steve Maraboli

Entrepreneur

Jam packed with success tips, famous quotes, iconic successful leaders, mentors & glossary. Let’s get this body of work read so we can move on to excellence, creating our own success stories.

Let’s kick it off with this quote

“If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”

― Maya Angelou Poet

Ready! TIP #1 GAUGE Desire”

About the Author:

K. Abernathy better known as Kimbe`, Kentucky native, now California saturated since the 90’s. Kimbe` an entrepreneur, business owner, director, educator, and deal sealer, currently serving as CEO of a small personal appearance company and Director of youth programs sponsored by regional school districts.

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There is a tour wide giveaway. Prizes include the following:

An audiobook copy of Can You Action Past Your Devil’s Advocate?

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Giveaway: Dictating Death

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This book is not light reading. There are graphic scenes and there is not HEA. NOT intended for teens or young adults. Again, this is not light reading. Violence and craziness. You've been warned.***Samantha wants to love him.Maria wants to kill him. Dr. Luke Lawson has no idea that the girl he’s dating has split personalities fighting to control her body. Samantha must keep Luke safe at all costs. If Samantha wins, Maria will die and disappear forever – taking Samantha with her. If Maria wins, Dr. Lawson will die and she and Samantha will move on to the next doctor – the next kill. But Luke is special. He could save Samantha from herself… but only if Samantha can save him.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Spotlight: Ignite Your Book + Giveaway

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Ignite Your Book for authors is an easy to use platform that ensures your book gets noticed by avid readers and eBook fans. And while many eBook promotions sites have have raised their rates we've stayed very affordable. With both free and paid feature options there’s guaranteed to be something for every title. Plus there's no limit on the number of titles you can submit and because we have such a big database, our quotas aren't as strict as the other guys. We even give you free author tools to help you on your book promotion journey!

So whether you’re a reader, or an author, you can’t afford not to check out Ignite Your Book and sign up!

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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Winter Wonderland Gift Guide 2014

Katie 10:37 AM 0 Comments

Are you looking for some good reads for literary loved ones for Christmas? Pick yourself up a good read as well. Check out the Winter Wonderland Gift Guide from Literary Addicts for your book buying needs. Enter to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal below Holiday