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The Positive Power of Change

7/19/2014

 
In the short story Yes, Fernando a woman finds her world turned upside down after an intense illness.

No longer able to authoritatively wield the word "NO!," she struggles to handle the changes sweeping her life.

And then, one fine spring day, she is faced with a dilemma. What will she choose?
Read Yes, Fernando to see the positive power found in opening to change.  

Click on the book cover to find out more! (Affiliate link)

Easy Ways to Market Your Books

6/7/2014

 
Rumble Tumble Joy Book Cover Image
As authors know, to write and publish a book takes much devotion, courage, creativity, patience, and tenacity.

There are so many times when you have to dig deep into yourself to find the energy to continue because of the vulnerability inherent in writing authentically. 
And then as part of this same process there is the marketing of the book—before, during, and after it’s published.  Like so many authors, I want to use my precious time and energy for writing my books and stories—and yet marketing is something that must be done.  It's part of the whole package of being an author in today’s world of traditional, indie, and hybrid publishing.

As I continue down the road of getting my book, Rumble Tumble Joy: A Journey for Healing, Inspiration, and Wholeness, ready to go out into the wider world, I appreciate D’vorah Lansky and all the folks that joined her to help us authors be more successful in marketing our books. 
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D’vorah’s recent 30-Day Book Marketing Challenge & Blog Hop was a wonderful way to learn!  The informative daily emails with important information broken down into small chunks that one could choose to read that day or later on was a great way to get me thinking and implementing new things without having an information overload meltdown! 

Want some easy book marketing tips from the Challenge? Click here. 

I recently implemented Sharon Williams' LinkedIn tip and now my soon to be published book, Rumble Tumble Joy; some of my published stories; as well as an anthology I’m included in are highlighted on Linkedin.  Easy to do?  YES!  To see how I’ve implemented Sharon’s tip, click here.  (Scroll down until you see "Kathryn White's Publications")

To find out more about my short stories for inspiration, joy, and widened perspectives, click here. 

To find out about my short stories for children, click here.

To find out more about Rumble Tumble Joy, click here.

And to help an author spread the word about her writing, please "Like" my Facebook Fan page!  Click here to access it. 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Advance Praise for Rumble Tumble Joy: A Journey for Healing, Inspiration, and Wholeness
"Rumble Tumble Joy provides a window into the soul of its author, Kathryn V. White, and demonstrates how one woman's story can supply a pathway of healing for many others.  Kathryn's willingness to share her process of transformation will help women everywhere to find their own voices and their own liberation from society's false expectations.  

The included Reader's Discussion Guide offers thought-provoking questions to aid readers in their quest for personal awareness and growth, centered around what it means to be a woman in today's world. I highly recommend this book for individuals as well as for study groups who are dedicated to helping girls and women gain true acceptance of themselves."
    —Len Leatherwood, Writer, Teacher, Texas Licensed Professional Counselor

Enjoy A Laugh Out Loud Tale Today!

6/5/2014

 
La Cucaracha is a short tale about Cuca, the cockroach, who lives in the 1970s in Greenwich Village--the era of bell bottoms, flower power, and free love.

Cuca is not immune to their power, nor the tasty tidbits left by his giant roommate, the chef.

How does Cuca survive in a world that wants to see him dead?  How does he thrive and
ultimately share his artistry?

For a good laugh, follow Cuca on his journey today!

Click on the cover to learn more. (Affiliate link)

Rumble Tumble Joy—A Book to Help You on Your Own Journey for Healing, Inspiration, and Wholeness

3/29/2014

 
Front cover of Rumble Tumble Joy by Kathryn V. Whtie
As authors know, to write and publish a book takes much devotion, courage, creativity, patience, and tenacity.  

There are so many times when you have to dig deep into yourself to find the energy to continue because of the vulnerability inherent in writing authentically. 
As I continue down the road of getting my book, Rumble Tumble Joy: A Journey for Healing, Inspiration, and Wholeness, ready to go out into the wider world, I have met my vulnerabilities and fears many times and have been called to move through them and grow through them again and again and again.

I’m now at the stage where I am gathering endorsements and testimonials for Rumble Tumble Joy.  I’m truly grateful for the people who have read my book with sensitivity and openness and shared what they have found and received from my book and their own self-explorations while reading it.

As a preview, here’s what people are saying so far:
"Rumble Tumble Joy provides a window into the soul of its author, Kathryn V. White, and demonstrates how one woman's story can supply a pathway of healing for many others.  Kathryn's willingness to share her process of transformation will help women everywhere to find their own voices and their own liberation from society's false expectations.  

The included Reader's Discussion Guide offers thought-provoking questions to aid readers in their quest for personal awareness and growth, centered around what it means to be a woman in today's world. I highly recommend this book for individuals as well as for study groups who are dedicated to helping girls and women gain true acceptance of themselves." 

           —Len Leatherwood, Writer, Teacher, Texas Licensed Professional Counselor
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I just finished reading your book, Rumble Tumble Joy, and I have to say it was an incredibly liberating, cleansing process. As someone who struggles with his own body image and dysmorphia, you took me from loathing my body, to making peace, and then celebrating my body. 

I had to tell you how it impacted me.

I’m grateful for this book and what it has given me.

             —Anonymous, Seattle, WA 
To read more endorsements, click here.

My vision is that by releasing Rumble Tumble Joy for a wider readership it can help women and girls look more closely at how they are treating themselves and others (often brutally) and thus make empowering changes in their thinking and behavior so that they can live more joyful and fulfilling lives.  Although this book is primarily written for females, I know many males suffer from these same issues and I am grateful if my book can provide even wider support.

My book can be utilized in book clubs, women's and teenager's classes, college and university course work, retreats, writing workshops, healing circles, and other places where individuals are seeking ways to begin conversations about body image and increasing self-esteem and self-love.

I’m expecting Rumble Tumble Joy to be released in 2014.  

If you would like to be notified when it’s published, please sign up for my newsletter by clicking here.

Thank you for your interest and support.

Namaste.

Enjoy Odin the Ferret!

1/18/2014

 
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Odin the Ferret is a short-short story about a young girl, Samantha, who falls in love with a ferret that she meets while volunteering at her local animal shelter.

What gifts does a little ferret bring beyond mischief and mayhem?  

Click on the cover now to meet Odin and find out more about this fun tale that you’ll love to share!
- See the ebook trailer!
- Read the Readers' Choice 5 star review!
- Click here to check out Kathryn's other e-stories!
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Love Angels?

12/16/2013

 
The Mission of the Brightest Angel is a fun, short-short tale that provides an alternative view of Lucifer's role on earth. 

Because of his immense spiritual power, he was entrusted with a tremendously difficult task supporting the greater divine plan.
Click on the book cover to learn about this misunderstood angel and his mission!  (Affiliate link)

Also, instead of a card, how about sending this wonderful ebook--as Christmas is next week!

It's only $1.49, no postage required, and more fun! 

Who doesn't love a story about angels?!

Just click on the book cover to order and send off to your gift recipient.  So easy to do! And you support an indie author as well!

Don't have a Kindle?  No problem.  You or your gift recipient can download Amazon's FREE Kindle application that can be used on computers and other devices.

Kathryn V. White: Q&A in Uppercase Magazine

11/2/2013

 
Issue #19 of UPPERCASE magazine includes a Q&A with me on page 112.  It's a magazine full of art, design, and fun with the byline "a magazine for the creative and curious."  Does that sound like you?   
Q&A with Kathryn V. White
Kathryn V. White Q&A--UPPERCASE Magazine

Literary Bites: Vampire Romance

10/19/2013

 
Instead of a trick, I have a treat for you--my story, "I'm Not Who You Think."

Watch the short and fun, "I'm Not Who You Think" YouTube video.

And just think of this...a great way to both celebrate Halloween and remind people you still exist is to send the short story ebook "I'm Not Who You Think" to others--less expensive than most cards and more thrilling to receive! 

Click on the below now to send the ebook as a gift or get a copy for yourself! (Affiliate Link)

Celebrate Your Girlfriends!

7/31/2013

 
To celebrate National Girlfriend's Day (on August 1), I'm gifting my uplifting short-short story, Heart to Heart, from July 31 through August 2, 2013. 

It's available via Amazon as a Kindle ebook.
Don't have a Kindle?  No sweat!  Download the free Kindle App that can be used on PCs, iPads, and other devices.

Click on the book cover above to go directly to the ebook for downloading. (Affiliate link)

For those in the UK, you can download my ebook here: http://amzn.to/18Gk5Pu
 
Please join me in recognizing and celebrating all the support we get from our girlfriends by letting others know about this FREE gift!  All moms, aunts, sisters, daughters, and friends can take pleasure in a loving and uplifting story!
 
Enjoy!

(Note: Amazon manages the start and cut off date and time--so don't wait until the last minute to access this deal as you could miss it due to time zone differences.)

Free Ebook

7/17/2013

 
From July 17 to July 19, 2013, my uplifting short-short story, Are You Using Your Gifts? is FREE!

It's available via Amazon Kindle. 

Don't have a Kindle?  No sweat!  Download the free Kindle App that can be used on PCs, iPads, and other devices.

Click on the book cover above to go directly to the ebook for downloading. (Affiliate link)

Please let other people know about this offer!

Enjoy!

(Note: Amazon manages the start and cut off date and time--so don't wait until the last minute to access this deal as you could miss it due to time zone differences.)

Enjoy A Summer Time Respite with I'm Not Who You Think

6/18/2013

 
(Affiliate Link)
Need a break from a challenging job,  tiresome ruminations, or mind-numbing chores?

Then take a moment to check out,
I'm Not Who You Think, a short-short story about a vampire who falls in love.   

And as you know, love changes everything! 

I Love Short-Short Stories--Recently Released YouTube Video!

6/3/2013

 
PictureYouTube video on Kathryn's Short-Short Stories

Don't you love short-short stories?

With our crazy-hectic lives, short-short stories provide a great respite during a busy day or help us settle down for bedtime.

And here's a fun, 27 second video supporting my short-short stories.

Go now and take a look!  

Yes, Fernando--Hot Off The EPress!

5/25/2013

 
Click on the cover to find out more.(Affiliate link)
In Yes, Fernando a woman finds her world turned upside down after a week of intense illness.

No longer able to authoritatively wield the word "NO!," she struggles to handle the transformations sweeping her life.

And then, one fine spring day, she is faced with a dilemma. What will she
choose?

Read Yes, Fernando to find out more about her quandary and her ultimate choice.

La Cucaracha--Just Released!

5/11/2013

 
Click on the cover to find out more.(Affiliate link)
La Cucaracha is a short tale about Cuca, the cockroach, who lives in the 1970s in Greenwich Village--the era of bell bottoms, flower power, and free love. 

Cuca is not immune to their power, nor the tasty tidbits left by his giant roommate, the chef. 

How does Cuca survive in a world that wants to see him dead?  How does he thrive and ultimately share his artistry?

For a good laugh, follow Cuca on his journey today!

The Mission Of the Brightest Angel

4/28/2013

 
The Mission of the Brightest Angel is a fun tale that provides an alternative view of Lucifer's role on earth. 

Because of his immense spiritual power, he was entrusted with a tremendously difficult task supporting the greater divine plan.

Click on the book cover to the left to learn about this misunderstood angel and his mission!  (Affiliate link)
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    Kathryn V. White is an author and artist who dreams of rousingly playing a djembe in a drum circle.  

    Two of my books are finalists in the 2014 Wishing Shelf Book Awards!  Click on the below book covers to learn more.
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    Rumble Tumble Joy book reviews: San Francisco Book Review (4 star) & Story Circle Book Reviews (4 star).
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    2020 Juried Exhibit at the Washington State History Museum 
    Kathryn's collage, "Resonating Truth" has been juried into a show at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, Washington. The exhibit runs from April 9 to August 20, 2020.

    2019 - 2020 Juried Traveling Art Exhibit in Virginia

    Kathryn's papercutting plus collage  "Summer Interlude" has been juried into a traveling show.  The exhibit runs September 9, 2019 to December 8, 2019 at Gallery 3700 in Arlington, Virginia and from December 17, 2019 to February 18, 2020 at Westover Library in Arlington, Virginia.
    2019 Juried Exhibit at the Washington State Convention Center
    Kathryn's large collage "When I'm Gone, Who Will Remember Me?" has been juried into a show at the Washington State Convention Center's Phyllis Lamphere Gallery.  The exhibit runs January 12, 2019 to March 31, 2019.
    Poetry On Buses 
    Kathryn's poem, The Sound Soothes, was selected for the ​2017 Poetry on Buses: Your Body of Water Program and is a part of the online collection! Click here to read it!

    2018 Juried Exhibit at the Rosehill Community Center

    ​*Three of Kathryn's collages have been juried into an exhibit at the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, WA from April 3 through June 24, 2018. "Phoenix" won the Northwest Collage Society's prestigious Eleanor Wolters Smith Memorial Award.

    2017 SOLO SHOW at the University Business Center

    *20 of Kathryn's artworks were on exhibit in a solo show from October 16 through December 7, 2017 at the University Business Center's Gallery 4500 in Seattle's U-District.
    2017 Juried Exhibit at Seattle City Hall 
    ​Kathryn's collage, "Welcome to My Universe" was juried into the exhibit, "Hot Town: Summer in the City" at the Seattle City Hall in downtown Seattle that ran from July 7 through August 30, 2017.
     
    2017 Juried Exhibit at Seattle University  
    ​Kathryn had a large collage, "Broadway at Times Square" juried into the 2017 Search for Meaning Art Exhibition (part of the Search for Meaning Book Festival) from February  16 to 25, 2017 at Seattle University's Vachon Gallery. 
    2017 Juried Exhibit at Cascadia Art Museum  
    ​Kathryn had a collage, "Indra's Net" juried into the exhibit, "Collaged Impressions of the Northwest Social Realism and the American Scene 1930 to 1950" that ran January 19 to March 26, 2017 at the Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds, WA.
    2017 Exhibit at Dreamclinic 
    ​Kathryn had 10 artworks exhibited from January through April 12, 2017 at Dreamclinic in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood.
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