The 2018 Holiday Post!

On the 17th Day of Christmas...

Okay, I'll just admit this holiday post is late. L.A.T.E. But better late than never, right? RIGHT?! (I guess it's appropriate, given my 2018 New Year's post.)

But we all know why you're really here...FOR A CUTE KIRBY CHRISTMAS PIC!

Kirby says, "This put me on the Nice List, cancelling out those boots I ate!"

Kirby was a very good boy for this festive portrait session--which took roughly sixty photos and four slices of cheese.

This fuzzy little elf graced our Christmas cards this year, which went out on December 28. The beautiful tree pictured is not actually mine; the lovely Kristy Boyce let me use hers since we did not put one up. In fact, as of this writing, I still have my Halloween decorations on display around my house.

You may be wondering, "Good gravy, Kathryn! What is up with you?!" Well, I neglected to post (back in October) that I was super fortunate to be chosen as a 2018 Pitch Wars mentee! My wonderful mentors are Rajani LaRocca and Remy Lai, middle grade authors with debut novels releasing in just a few months. (And they were both Pitch Wars mentees last year!) They are helping me get my PIRATE FERRET manuscript in tip-top shape for a big agent showcase in February.

I can't wait to read these!

Rewriting PIRATE FERRET has occupied my time these past few months just a teensy bit. But with Rajani's and Remy's help, my novel has VASTLY improved. There's still a lot to do before the agent showcase, but I know all the hard work will be worth it.

So you know how holiday songs like to talk about keeping the spirit of Christmas all through the year? Let's pretend this post is that. I'm not late--I just have EXTRA holiday cheer and want to spread it into the new year. ;)

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! May your 2019 be healthy, creative, and bursting with family, friends, and fun!  

Note: Cover images are from rajanilarocca.com and remylai.com.