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Blog postWell! Wouldn’t you know that the universe decided to humble me yet again when I planned to publish Ignited by Ashes soon after my last update? I unfortunately fell and severely shattered my ankle on June 1st. Agonizing pain doesn’t even begin to describe what I went through for the week it took to get a pain medication that actually worked for me. Thank goodness for my amazing husband advocating me, because I was out of my mind with pain and incoherent. I’m not going to go into all the ugly d
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Blog postFirst, I want to thank everyone for their patience as I’ve been dealing with mental health challenges over the past year. 2020 was rough for a lot of us, I know! It really affected my productivity in many areas, but especially when it came to my creativity and ability to write.
The good news is that I’ve been slowly but steadily working on Ignited by Ashes, Book 4 in Phoenix on the Rise. I am now almost 60% of the way through the first draft and hoping to finish that up in the next fe -
Blog postI wanted to post my resignation letter to RWA here for posterity and because I seriously failed at threading it correctly in Twitter. If you aren’t familiar with this situation, you can just google about the ridiculous ethics complaint against Courtney Milan or check out the Twitter hashtags #istandwithcourtneymilan and #rwashitshow. Readers may want to skip this, I just wanted to record my thoughts on this situation so people know they aren’t alone.
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Blog postI am so excited to share the cover of the fourth Untamed Elements: Phoenix on the Rise quartet with you. Lou Harper, my cover artist for this series, did a phenomenal job with this cover! She captured the Spirit (double pun intended) of Laclede’s Landing in downtown St. Louis perfectly.
Ignited by Ashes marks the final book in this first Untamed Elements quartet, but it won’t be the last. The war between Cass and company and Daddy Dearest is just starting to heat up! We’ll move on to -
Blog postSo, I thought I would sit down and talk a little about my writing and publishing history for those who are interested. I’ve been writing since I can remember–always with the intention of being published–although I only got serious about learning the business side of things and perfecting the craft of writing in my mid-20s.
I’ve always loved research, so I did a ton of online research in addition to reading and writing a ton over those next few years. I was super excited that urban fan -
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I’ve been dealing with a lot of sickness the past few weeks, so I completely forgot to post here that Eternal Academy 2: A Witch’s Dark Curse is now out! Between struggling with a huge flare-up of my cubital tunnel syndrome and all the sickness (starting with nasty allergies in September, then a sinus infection, and now a cold), it’s a wonder I managed to get that in by the deadline!
I’m really proud of this book. Things are really heating up for Crystal and Misty, and -
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Blog postWithout further ado, I’m excited to reveal the cover for Eternal Academy 2: A Witch’s Dark Curse. I am so pleased with this cover! The supremely talented artist, Manuela Serra Book Cover, absolutely nailed this! Crystal and Misty look badass–presenting the strong sisterly front they share–and their kitty familiars turned out amazing!
And comparing the covers for Books 1 and 2 side-by-side…Beautiful! In my admittedly biased opinion.
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Blog postJust a quick update to remind everyone that Untamed Elements: Phoenix on the Rise Book 3 releases next Tuesday, July 30. You can pre-order Embraced by Embers from several retailers now! I can’t wait to share this one with you! The war between Daddy Dearest and our awesome heroes is heating up in more ways than one!
I also wanted to share the new and improved (and gorgeous) cover for Where Angels Fear, Book 1 in Psychic Storm. I’ll be updating the content in that book to polish it up a -
Blog postI’m thrilled to say that Eternal Academy Book 1: A Witch’s Beating Heart is now available on both Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. Don’t miss the start to this exciting new series! Book 2 is scheduled to release in late August, so you won’t have long to wait! Buy now: https://amzn.to/2XnBzlW
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My twin Misty and I may have been brought up poor witch trash in the Gloaming’s only trailer park, butour magic is strong as hell and we plan to take this shadow realm by storm now -
Blog postHey there! I’m sharing the transcript (almost but not exactly word-for-word) of my latest episode of my Rambling Prose YouTube channel.
On this episode I discuss very briefly the background of how I got into the urban fantasy genre and give 3 quick tips for those who want to write the genre as far as how the market currently stands. I am a YouTube newb so the quality will get better as time goes on. If you find my videos helpful, please click subscribe, like, and share on social media. -
Blog postI’m writing again so decided maybe I’ll try to blog again, too. No promises but I’ll try! I have been updating Facebook and Twitter much more frequently lately. As far as writing goes, I’ve sent a YA suspense/thriller proposal to my lovely agent Ginger and I have a second YA thriller proposal most of the way finished. Now, I am turning my attention to self-pubbing a few urban fantasies because I still love UF so much!
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Blog postThe fantasy proposal I’m working on for my awesome-sauce agent, Ginger, is going so well — I’m sharing a snippet.
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Bootsteps pounded as a number of guardsmen managed to flank them and get ahead; half of them footmen jogging behind outstretched shields and the other half archers with longbows at the ready. They were too smart to try and turn their Queen when she obviously had her mind made up, but they were equally determined to keep her as safe as it was in -
Blog postTrying to re-start this blog again. Sharing a quick snippet from a fantasy novel I’m working on when not working on another project I have percolating. This one is called Stormstruck.
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Sacrifice or suicide? Kaitiana Harobed mused as she forced one trembling leg in front of the other, fighting to remain standing as one of the furious autumn storms that gave her nation its name pummeled her relentlessly. Which will the bards attach to this night’s work when t -
Blog postSo I’ve been an absolutely horrid blogger for quite some time, but I will make an effort to get back into the swing of things by sharing the prologue for a new urban fantasy/paranormal romance (it hasn’t decided what it is yet) proposal I am working on right now. Life has been crazy busy and oftentimes tragic (my mom died at the age of 53 in November, 2011 and we lost my 11-month-old nephew to SIDS in November, 2012) over the past couple of years, but I really miss blogging so will make
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Blog postI haven’t been posting lately, but that’s not because I fell off the wagon or anything. I’m mostly trying to decide if tumblr suits me or if I should try a more conventional blog like I’ve done in the past. In health and fitness news, I am kicking booty and taking names. I’ve been doing well with Weight Watchers and, most importantly, working out consistently. I’ve been walking like crazy and have started walk/jogging as I am physically able. I am also working in other
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Blog postYeah, I’ve been stinking at getting back in the blogging habit, but I’m working on it! I am in major hectic hitting deadline mode with Black-Hearted Betrayal. To reward myself for writing 1.5k more than my daily goal today, I allowed myself to spend this evening doing something I’d been wanting to do: mocking up cover concepts for the project I’m planning to self-e-publish once I turn in BHB, and providing my publisher isn’t interested.
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Blog postI’m in the process of preparing for Archon later this month, which I’m attending as an invited guest, and–of course–Halloweeen by adding a few steampunk elements to an existing costume. This is still a work in progress, but I am trying to craft my own petite chapeau steampunke! Okay, my own little Victorian-esque steampunk-type hat. I’m mildly craft at times, though not without much swearing and wanting to kill the hot glue gun. At any rate, here is the initial result on Take Numb
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Blog postPersonal “State of the Union”: My lovely agent (AKA “Rockstar”) has the first 50 pages and synopsis for the steampunk proposal I sent to her a couple of weeks ago. Rockstar is back from a business trip to London so hopefully we’ll be able to get that submitted to publishers in the next few weeks. I really, really, really want to be able to write the rest of this book so cross your fingers!
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Blog postIn the interests of more regular blogging, I am going to attempt to keep up a semi-regular schedule of blogging and am planning to bring various kinds of content throughout the week. So, without further ado, I bring you the Hump Day Snippet! I’m planning for this to be either a short snippet from a work in progress, an original short story, or something I whip up special for the blog as a gift to readers. Today we have an excerpt from Shades of Fury 3, Black-Hearted Betrayal.
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Blog postThis is a scene from the steampunk proposal I recently sent my agent, starring the adult children of Changeling Jane Austen and in the vein of Gail Carriger. I very much LOVE this project and it’s a ton of fun to work on.
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As the dirigible began descending toward the twinkling lights of midnight Paris in the distance, Elizabeth couldn’t help but sigh at its sheer beauty. La Ville-Lumière—the City of Light—would always be her favorite city in the mortal re -
Blog postSo it's something I've been considering for a couple of years and finally got up the time and energy to do: I will no longer be updating this livejournal and only using this account for what I absolutely have to. You can find my new blog at http://kaseymack.wordpress.com where I PROMISE to actually get back in the habit of regular blogging. Something I haven't felt like doing since LJ first started getting less and less enjoyable for me. Hope to see some of my L
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Blog postJust because it helps motivate me, posting my current progress on Shades of Fury, Book 3, Black-Hearted Betrayal:
5800 / 85000
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Now, I must meet my sister so our kids can play at the park!
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Blog post[Blog Post Inspired by This Little Trainwreck. Go, read, try and take your eyes off it…]
So, you’ve finally succeeded; made your lifelong dream of getting published a reality, whether via one of the traditional “Big Six” publishers, a reputable small press, an e-pub, or even by self-publishing. Your book is available for sale, and people are buying. They’re reading. They’re reviewing. Everything’s all sunshine and roses because of course they’ll all rec -
Blog postCross-posting this to Fangs, Fur, & Fey because I believe it's relevant:
So following are some comments I made in response to some extremely insulting comments a couple of people made on a writing board I frequent regarding "popular" fiction, the readers of popular fiction, and the publishers who (according to them) believe that readers are "dumb" and "dumb down" covers and content for this unintelligent mass of readers (NOTE: I IN N -
Blog postJust because I feel like sharing, here's the current opening to the post-apocalyptic/dystopian YA I'm working on at the moment. I'm thinking of it as A Brother's Price Meets Uglies Meets Hunger Games. So far, I'm loving the world-building I've done and am excited about this project.
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My mothers claim there once was a time when the clans dwelled in smoke-choked Cities and paid tribute to the Ageless, much as the sheep still do today. I try to imagine a worl -
Blog postSo I am going to make a valiant effort to get back into the regular blogging habit. Nothing overly intriguing this time, just posting a couple knitting pictures. Realized that I didn't want my author bio to get out of date already (ha!) and that I had better practice my casting on, knit stitch, and casting off skills before I lost them. I have my knitting books out and got quite a lot done on a practice swatch of just the knit stitch. Next up: Trying to co
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Blog postLookit what arrived today. Shiny new author copies of Red Hot Fury:
In honor of that fact, I'm going to give away three copies to randomly selected commenters to this post. (And um, I'll choose winners for the Jill Myles books while I'm at it...I = contest fail!) Please pass the word along--the more commenters, the merrier! Again, open to readers anywhere and everywhere (that the US postal service will ship to, of course. Sorry Martians!)&nbs -
Blog postAll right, folks, in honor of the fact that my debut urban fantasy, Red Hot Fury, releases from Penguin/Ace Books in less than two (2!) weeks, I am finally dusting off two fabulous books written by my very awesome writing buddy, Jill Myles, and giving these away in a celebratory contest. I have two copies each of the first two books in Jill's Succubus Diaries series, Gentlemen Prefer Succubi and Succubi Like It Hot. Jill and I have been online friends for years, once both o
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Blog postI'm so thrilled with the great reviews Red Hot Fury has been getting. First a starred review in Publishers Weekly. (Eeeeek!) And now a 4.5 star Top Pick review from Romantic Times! And look! I have proof:
I am so totally thrilled (and grateful) for this opportunity and holding my breath for release date next month! =) Trying to plan a book launch party sometime in July and will share details when I get them. -
Blog postPrincess Nikita--a German shepherd/Mastiff mix--is under the mistaken impression she is a lapdog. Case in point:
You act like it HURTS when I lay on your legs, Mom. Like you can even feel them within 30 seconds!
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Blog postI'll post a more in-depth round-up post later, but for now, enjoy some pictures!!!
One of my best reader buds, Blake, with Michelle Rowen in the background, at a fabulous panel.
The Always Fantastic Crit Partners Heather Brewer and Jackie Kessler. GO BUY HUNGER when it comes out!!!
The Very Fun and Crazy (in a GOOD way) Michele Bardsley and Dakota Cassidy!
Dark Fairy Heather Brewer and Fire Fairy Kasey Mackenzie (er, m -
Blog postI am currently suffering through my 6th double ear infection in 4 months. Needless to say, this is taking a lot out of me, so most of my time is taken up with new day job, taking care of family stuff, and, of course, writing the sequel to Red Hot Fury. This is leaving me very little energy to blog, which stinks because I was sincerely trying to do more of that lately. I am scheduled for a CT scan of my sinuses on Friday. Hopefully my new Ear, Nose, and Throat sp
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Blog postAnd yes, I AM just a little bit excited about this, why do you ask? =) The awesome Karen Chance, NYT bestselling author of the Cassie Palmer series and Midnight's Daughter (which I LOVE), read Red Hot Fury and had this to say: “I loved it. Kasey Mackenzie is a brilliant new talent, and RED HOT FURY is fun, inventive, and has an awesome heroine. Easily the best book I’ve read this year.” Wow...I am still on Cloud Nine from that...Amazing how a little peer v
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Blog postAnd yes, that's intentionally grammatically incorrect! =) Exciting (at least to me) news on Red Hot Fury. Penguin/Berkley gave it a full-page ad in their July catalog for booksellers, and I think it looks awesome! You can check it out on my slightly redesigned website. Isn't it beautiful?!?
In sequel news, I've finally picked up steam on Green Eyed Envy, Book 2 of Shades of Fury (the new series title). Chapter 1 is finished and I'm working on Chap -
Blog postI am pleased as punch (spiked if you prefer it that way) to be able to share my amazingly gorgeous cover with you. The Ace art department has done a FABULOUS job of bringing Riss, my very own Red Hot Fury, to life and I absolutely love this cover. Props also go to my stupendous editor, Jessica Wade, who has also done a fantastic job bringing this cover to fruition.
So, without further ado, here it is!
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Blog postHere are a few more pictures that are potential contenders, though I'm nor sure I like any of these better than my favorites from the previous go-round...
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Blog postSo my fabulous publicity shots are in and I'm COMPLETELY pleased with my photographer, Jeff Borts - Denash Photography in St. Louis. (I have to give him a shout out in case anyone in the area is looking for a fantastic photographer!) He listened and did exactly what I asked for, which I'm so happy about. We were shooting under less than ideal conditions (very cold and drizzling rain which caused me to get bronchitis and double ear infections--I suffered for art!) and he definitely lived up t
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Blog postOthers have already posted on the controversial "Harlequin Horizons" situation--many more eloquently than I can probably manage--but I still think this is such a critically important issue that the more people who get the word out there, the better. First, a little background for those who don't know. Harlequin Enterprises Limited (AKA HQE) is one of THE major publishers worldwide, predominantly producing books that appeal strongly to women. Many know them for their various lines of ca
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Blog postSo here's my Teaser Tuesday post for mah Purgie Peeps! It's a scene from the Djinn YA urban fantasy I'm polishing up in preparation for my agent shopping it. In this scene, my mortal MC (as opposed to my "good" Djinn MC) has just discovered that her new boyfriend isn't exactly what she thought he was--in more ways than one!
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Aubrie stared at Seth, horror seething through her but unable to do anything to express it except watch wordlessly. He gave her cheek -
Blog postSo I ordered new business cards from vistaprint and I think they look pretty darned snazzy!
What do you think? To me, they fit in with the genre I'm writing and I'm happy with them! Can't wait until they get here so I can see if they look better in person like the last batch I ordered. =)
And now to cheer my sick (again) self up with dark chocolate brownies fresh from the oven...
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Blog postSo I'm still LOVING henna and what it does for my hair. I took a few pics for those who are interested in how it's working out for me. I rehennaed my hair two days ago and again overnight last night. These pics were taken on my camera phone with no flash but under my light in the living room. I will take more pics in a few days once the henna oxidizes and darkens (which it always does over the first days post-henna application). Oh! Also, I am getting professional author photos taken on W
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Blog postSo this year son is (shocker!) Spider Man and I am an Ice Princess/Snow Queen!
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Blog postSo I'm trying to get my rear in gear as far as regular blogging and website updating again go. On the plus side, I am nearly finished with the Red Hot Fury revisions, which should free some time up a bit soon. I am also falling more and more in love with this book as I revise it, and I'm so happy that I have such an awesome editor to work with to make it the best it can be. It's so exciting to know that your writing skills are improving so much over time, and to really fee
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Blog postOkay, okay, so technically Red Hot Fury is up on Amazon, but my pen name's up there, too! =) I am SOOOO excited about this! Too tired to really post much else right now, but I just had to share that with everyone. I have an ISBN and people can pre-order my book now and everything. Hooray!!! =)
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Blog postJust because I love me some Purgatory peeps, here's a Teaser Tuesday from Red Hot Fury, which I'm currently editing. This is a new scene inserted at my editor's request to establish more of Riss's background and relationship with her sister Fury and best friend, Vanessa. Yes, my editor actually asked me to put flash back scenes IN! =) I think this scene really helps amp up the emotional impact later on, and explain why Riss acts the way she does.
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