The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 5: On Accents & Dialogues, With Guest Kellyn Roth

Katja: Hey everyone! Today we have a VERY special episode lined up for you with our FIRST guest ever! Since 3 people is a lot to be on at once, I’m going to be bowing out today and letting that special guest fill my place. I’ll pop back at the end with my footnotes. Enjoy

Writerly Ramblings

I just had a tag on Tumblr by an old friend… It took me quite a while to write this, because I had to stop for a few minutes and consider what I like writing. You see, I’ve been reading my old stuff lately and noticing many similarities among them—similar characters, themes, word building, plot

My Top Writing Tips

Before we get to the post, I have a quick announcement to make. I am thrilled to finally announce I’m going to be published in the Cornerstone Series by Beyond the Bookery, along with authors such as Madisyn Carlin, Abigail Kay Harris, E.G. Bella, Saraina Whitney, Rachel Kovaciny, Anna Augustine, & K.R. Mattson! We are

The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 4: Encouragement for Young Writers

Katja: Hi everyone! It’s time for chapter 4 and we’re finally back on track. 😀 I am super excited for this chapter because it’s actually been in my drafts since before I had a blog! Ryana: Yes! I’ve loved all of our blogcasts up to this point, but I think I’m actually most excited about

The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 3: The Pre-Writing & Plotting Process

Hey everyone! Welcome to the March chapter of the Blogcast. Yes, we’re late; we’re still trying to catch up after our technical difficulties. So yes, you will be getting TWO chapters this month. You’re welcome. But regardless of the calendar, welcome back to the “recording room” with us! Ryana: Yes! Thank you all for bearing

Accessibility vs. Authenticity // A Guest Post

Hi everyone! Katja here. Today the lovely Grace A. Johnson and I are swapping blog posts! You can head over to Of Blades & Thorns to read my post about “The World I Wish to Create,” and keep reading for Grace’s post about Accessibility vs. Authenticity in Christian Fiction. Enjoy! 😊 One thing I can’t

The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 2: What Is Christian Fiction?

Hey everyone! We are super late with the February Chapter of the IWB, because Ry’s blog is currently down. Unfortunately it’s still down—hence why we are posting the full chapter on my blog right now and will transfer her portion to her blog when it’s up and running again. Thanks for your understanding! Katja: Gooood

The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Chapter 1: Definitions Every Writer Should Know

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first chapter of the Indie Writers’ Blogcast! We hope you all enjoyed the prologue (though it really wasn’t supposed to be all that entertaining, but whatev)… anyways, we hope you’re as hyped for the first chapter as we are!! I am your host for this quarter, Katja of Little

The Indie Writers’ Blogcast Prologue: Welcome to the Blogcast!

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Indie Writers’ Blogcast! We have been sitting on this for months and we are SO excited to finally launch it!!  Very briefly, back when Katja was co-hosting the Gibson Girl Review podcast, somehow the idea came up that we do a podcast together. We love the idea but it’s

REPOST || Book Spotlight and Author Interview with Katja H. Labonté

My wonderful friend Bethany interviewed me on her new blog!! I spilled some secrets here, so be sure to check it out. Follow + give her some love too ❤ https://vintagevolumesblog.weebly.com/blog/book-spotlight-and-author-interview-with-katja-h-labonte

REPOST || Springtime In Surrey (Author Interview w/Katja Labonte)

The lovely Lillian Keith interviewed me on her website! Go check it out here: Have you ever heard of a tussie-mussie before? What about floriography? And are there more books that come after Little Women? Well, I’m happy to … Springtime In Surrey (Author Interview w/Katja Labonte)

Interview with Miss Maggie Alinac

KATJA: Welcome to the final interview with my characters from “The Tusie-Mussie”! Today I am with Miss Maggie Alinac. How do you do, Maggie? MAGGIE: It’s raining, and I want to go play with the ducks, and Ewart and Cat won’t let me. KATJA: Oh, well, cheer up, I’m sure they will as soon as

SPRINGTIME IN SURREY IS HERE!!!! // Book Release + Review

A few things before we dive in. A. I’ve been very sick for over a week. (We thought it was strep, which it wasn’t, but it had all the symptoms.) Hence my being behind on everything, including the launch of my book. The course of true authorhood never did run smooth… B. I’ve been featured

Interview with Mr. Ewart Alinac

GUYS!! THE BOOK LAUNCHES TOMORROW!! I AM SO EXCITED!!!! In the meantime, may I present… KATJA: And welcome back to another interview! Today we’ll be in the studio with our hero and second main character. Please put your hands together for Mr. Ewart Alinac! EWART: Thank you very much! KATJA: So, Ewart, mind introducing yourself

Interview with Miss Catrìona Roylett

Hey friends! Today we’re gonna do something fun and interview my main character, aka heroine, from my novella “The Tussie-Mussie,” publishing this July in the Springtime in Surrey anthology! Y’all ready? Katja is seated on a chair before a table in the middle of the room. She adjusts the microphone before her. KATJA: Hello, everyone!

The Four P’s of a Strong Girl Readers Will Love // Guest Post

NOTE FROM KATJA: Be sure to read the whole post, because there’s a special announcement at the bottom!! I’m Rachel Leitch, and I’m so honored to chat with you on Katja’s blog! I’m the author of The Odd Duck Society in Springtime in Surrey.  One of the things I love most about The Odd Duck

Book Aesthetic Blog Tag

Hey, guys! Long time no see, I know, and I’ve been really spasmodic on here—relying exclusively on prewritten and prescheduled stuff. But I’m finally able to get back into blogging, and we’re starting with a tag! Because that’s a lot less intimidating, lol. So I haven’t really mentioned it here yet (or have I? I

Why is Writing Important?

Dear Writer, Perhaps you are struggling right now in your writing. The “muse” seems to have abandoned you. The words won’t come… or the ones that do are shallow and silly and pointless. Maybe you pounded out a stray storyline that seemed to lead you somewhere but ended up dumping you. Maybe doubt is hovering

Should Christians Write Dystopians?

Disclaimer: All I have to say is NOT because of any specific book in particular. I have been thinking of this for a long time and meaning to say it. This is in no way pointing out a specific book or author. It’s my own musings and convictions and NOT meant as an insult, holier-than-thou,

How I Created My Writing Style

A common theme when people read my writing is the comments on my writing style. Many have asked me how I do it and today I thought I would do my best to answer that question. It can be divided into several sections. This is going to sound very self-centred and I’m not sure how