Author: Kat Latham

Adopting a pseudonym after developing a social media presence

I’ve been mentally bouncing back and forth between taking on a pseudonym now or waiting until I (hopefully) get a contract to publish a novel. There are reasons for and against adopting a pseudonym before publication, and lots of other bloggers have written about them. My friend Roni Loren wrote a fantastic post about reasons… Continue reading Adopting a pseudonym after developing a social media presence

Comfort books: Sucking your thumb and reaching for your blankie

2010 is five-sixths of the way over, and already it’s the kind of year that has me counting toward its demise in fractions. It’s been the toughest year of my adult life. Not everything that’s happened this year has been awful. In fact, I’ve made lots of new friendships, developed new skills, and invested time… Continue reading Comfort books: Sucking your thumb and reaching for your blankie

How to fall in love with your novel again

Like any long-term relationship, your relationship with your novel will go through its ups and downs. There’ll be times you think it’s the best thing you’ve ever done, and times when you’ll feel like setting your computer alight to make sure no one can ever read the file. I’ve hit both ends of this spectrum… Continue reading How to fall in love with your novel again