Katelin Reviews Rocester Lilac Festival 2025
The Lilac festival in Rochester is one of the largest local festivals, and the promise of gorgeous lilacs in bloom has always enticed me. ...more
Events
May 26, 2025•4 min read
Writer Island Visits the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
It was not our first Writer Island meeting, but it was our first “destination conference.” At the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival, Kate and I enjoyed being physically present with fluffy pink blossoms... ...more
Events
May 24, 2025•4 min read
Why You Can’t Beta Read Your Own Book (And How to Do It Anyways!)
When I talk to my friends about beta reading, sometimes one will say, “Well, I could just read my own book! Why would I hire a beta reader?” Well, with a beta reader, you’ve acquired a second set of... ...more
Thoughts on Beta Reading
May 03, 2025•5 min read
Valerie and Katelin's Bookish Conversations: Our take on On Writing by Stephen King
The name Stephen King makes you think of horror, killer clowns and terrifying page turners, right? If you take the time to dig into King’s full list of books you will uncover some unexpected gems. On ... ...more
Book Chat
April 30, 2025•9 min read
Meeting with the Perfect Print Shop for Indie Authors
I had an epic meeting today. Why? Along with gaining needed knowledge, I got to keep the perfect book. It was freezing this morning. I was headed to Milk and Honey Café to meet Zachary from One Stop ... ...more
Reviews
April 24, 2025•5 min read
Valerie Reviews the Michigan Nordic Fire Festival 2025
Valerie Reviews the Michigan Nordic Fire Festival 2025 “Be a weekend Viking,” they said, and so my Bearded Companion and I set off for an adventure, six hours from home and more than a thousand years ... ...more
Events
April 10, 2024•3 min read
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