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Pima Writers’ Workshop – Day One

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Katie O'Rourke / 0 Comment

I just moved back to Tucson and one of the things I’ve been looking forward to is the ability to attend the annual Pima Writers’ Workshop. I’ve attended previou...

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The author site

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Katie O'Rourke / 0 Comment

I’ve been working on this for awhile, so I’m excited to unveil my new author’s site. Here, I will keep you updated on all things directly related to my books – ...

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Being braggy

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Katie O'Rourke / 1 Comment

I am working on my author’s site right now. It isn’t done yet, but I thought I’d share one of my favorite comments for Monsoon Season: “Reading the first chapte...

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One more time

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Katie O'Rourke / 0 Comment

I just got the final copy of Monsoon Season – the one that’s being sent to the type setter. The layout is book shaped, not just another word processing document...

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Book Review: The Long Way Home

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Katie O'Rourke / 0 Comment

Karen McQuestion is the author of A Scattered Life, which I reviewed several months back. I think I’d have to say I didn’t like this one quite as much- but that...

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Using lyrics in fiction

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Katie O'Rourke / 2 Comments

Don’t do it. There may be some wiggle room if you’re published with a big six or you’re close personal friends with Bono, but if you’re a first-time author, the...

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Diversity in publishing

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Katie O'Rourke / 2 Comments

Read:If you follow this blog closely, (as you should) you already know that I just finished Mary Vensel White’s debut novel The Qualities of Wood. I started rea...

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Book Review: The Qualities of Wood

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Katie O'Rourke / 0 Comment

In Mary Vensel White’s debut novel, a young married couple moves to the country to help get a house ready for sale after a death in the family. Vivian joins her...

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Monsoon Season on Amazon

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Katie O'Rourke / 0 Comment

I can’t even articulate how excited I am to see my book on Amazon.com. It’s even more mind-boggling than seeing my name on the press release for my publisher a ...

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Back to the book

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Katie O'Rourke / 0 Comment

This morning I had a very nice email from my copyeditor. Now, maybe they’re supposed to say nice things, but she didn’t have to say these particular nice things...

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