I’m preparing for a major revamp of my author site, and I’m not sure what’s going to happen to this blog as part of that. So I want to invite anyone who hasn’t already followed me to Substack to come on over! I send out monthly updates at https://kathleenbasi.substack.com/. That’s where you’ll find the latest…
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Novelist, composer, choir director, hobby photographer, mom of four, and budding disability rights activist--why yes, in fact I do have my hands full.
I’m busy, so you get a giveaway!
It’s the 4th of July, and I am in the middle of the confluence of playing for our local professional orchestra’s summer festival, preparing for the big church music conference next week, and trying to do a major novel rewrite in as little time as humanly possible. So why not a road-trip themed giveaway? Check…
Read MoreFive on a Friday with Kitty Johnson
One perk of being a published author is how many other authors I get to “meet.” We all hear about the big, flashy books by big-name authors, but there are a host of gems that may never cross our paths. I get to see some of those books these days as I help other authors,…
Read MoreHappy birthday to A Song For The Road!
Hi, all! Long time, no see. I’m stretched pretty thin these days with a college kid, two over-involved high schoolers, and a middle schooler, plus writing and revising and writing more. There are more books in the hopper–I promise–but getting the “right” one for the market is proving a longer process than any of us…
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Book review: Saving Us
Environmental stewardship and climate have long been high, high priorities for me. That is because of my Christian faith and because nature is where I find God and myself and all peace that can be found. But it’s also because I have experienced the damage human beings can do to each other through thoughtless misuse…
Read MoreFive on a Friday with Rachel Stone
One perk of being a published author is how many other authors I get to “meet.” We all hear about the big, flashy books by big-name authors, but there are a host of gems that may never cross our paths. I get to see some of those books these days as I help other authors,…
Read MoreThe Long Way Back
I was late to the Nicole Baart party. When I read my first of her books, I was gobsmacked. “How have I never come across her before?” I asked. Well, she’s now on my must-read list, and her newest book, The Long Way Back, is coming out in just a few short weeks. When you…
Read MoreMy Take on “Spare”
OK, I will admit it: I am fascinated with the British royal family. Not nearly as much as some–I never watched the weddings, for instance, not for lack of interest, but because I really don’t have time–and I’ve never bought a magazine with a royal on the cover. After reading Spare, I’m glad of that…
Read More“Wicked,” Gregory Maguire
“Wicked” is a cultural phenomenon, and with a few exceptions (Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter), I am terrible at keeping up with cultural phenomena. I tried to read it a few years ago and found the early chapters too… let’s call it “earthy”… for my comfort. I don’t know the musical, either, despite being a…
Read MoreIt’s sale time again!
Today (Feb. 27, 2023) only: A SONG FOR THE ROAD is on Kindle sale for $1.99! (Hint: Feel free to share this post. 😉 ) And I promise, I’ll have more book reviews up soon… it’s been quite a year so far!
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Kathleen M. Basi 