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About K J Waters
In addition to her writing, she provides author consulting through her company KJ Waters Consultancy, book covers through Blondie's Custom Book Covers, and co-hosts the popular podcast Blondie and the Brit.
She has a Master's in Business and over 18 years of experience in the marketing field. Before quitting her job to raise a family and work on writing she was the Director of Marketing and communications for a national behavioral healthcare company.
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Blog post$200 Book Giveaway!
Join the fun and enter to win up to $200 in the Holiday Book Buying Guide. The holidays are here and to make your book buying experience simpler I have put together a treasure trove of books to make your shopping easy. Browse through the magazine and enjoy some delightful reads, including all of my books including Stealing Time, Shattering Time, and Blow.
Don't miss the giveaway of $200 of books from the guide. Enter here!
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Join the fun and follow us for your chance to win the grand prize of 12 eBooks, $25 Amazon gift card, and 1 pound of coffee from Grounds and Hounds. Second prize is one of each book, and individual prizes will be awarded as well.8 months ago Read more -
Blog postApril Showers of Free Books!
My time travel series is on sale the next few days in the USA!Click here to download your copies!
Don't miss the adventure through the eye of a hurricane. Get your copies now while they're on sale. Right now Stealing Time is #1 in Time Travel Science Fiction for Free Books!
Killing Time -- Book 3 in the Stealing Time Series! I'm working on my third book in the series now that should be out in September 2020, called Killing Tim9 months ago Read more -
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Blog postGoodbye March Madness -- Hello April Fool'sWelcome to my blog. I hope in this unusual time you are able to find some good in your current situation. I've made a humorous video sharing the top ten reasons I'm not getting anything done. You can see that below.
As a quick introduction, I'm KJ Waters and an author of breathtakingly original time travel fiction, and an author consultant helping writers one book at a time.
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Blog postChristmas Around the World Giveaway Blog Tour
Happy Holidays from my home to yours. I'm very excited to share with you something special for the holidays. I'm fascinated by the traditions we have in the United States with all the different cultures represented here. With that in mind, I hatched the idea to grab a few of my favorite author buddies from various countries to have them share what makes the holidays special to their families.
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Blog postKids Holiday Book Extravaganza Giveaway
Join the fun and win (1) grand prize of 10 incredible books, plus a chance to win one of each book from these amazing authors. Ends December 13, 2019.
Enter the giveaway here!
Barbara Garrett's Mo BandaMo Banda is a serious, fearful little boy who overcomes his fear by facing it. Once he does this, he discovers fear can become a friend who might have some things to teach him about life! Check it out here on Amazo1 year ago Read more -
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Blog postI'm excited to announce 2 exciting giveaways I'm running this November.
1. Rewards for following my social media accounts!
Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card or 1 of three book bundles for following my social media accounts! Ends December 11, 2019.
Click Here to Enter KJ's Follow Me Giveaway
1. Goodreads Giveaway
Join this Goodreads giveaway to win one of 100 copies of Stealing Time! Ends November 30th.
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Blog postStrangely I'm Still HereA Journey With a Brilliant Author, Blogger of the Year, and All-Around Great Guy I am very excited to bring to you a dear friend Seumas Gallacher, who has just released his autobiography. He is a fascinating Scotsman with an intriguing background in international banking and finance, then corporate troubleshooter turned best-selling author. Please check out his post to learn more! I'd love for you to follow him over on his blog here.
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Blog postWe are so excited to bring Linda Broday back to the program. Linda is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of over twenty-five western historical romance novels and short stories. She was a finalist in the 2018 National Reader’s Choice awards and 2018 for her book To Catch a Texas Star, and was named Writer of the Year for 2018 by the Texas High Plains Writers organization.
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Blog post#Outlandish Dreams Come True!
When I first read the Outlander series from Diana Gabaldon in the early 2000's, I fell in love with the characters, the richness of the storytelling and the details of how people lived back in the seventeen hundreds before the Scottish uprising.
I never imagined that I would write a book, much less that if I did, it would end up on the best seller list with her novels, but that happened this week! Squeee!!
Check it out here!
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Blog postBlondie in the Water eBook #BlondieH20
Get your free copy here!
At long last I am able to offer a free eBook for everyone who signs up for my newsletter! Announcing Blondie in the Water -- True Tales from a Water-Loving Mom.
To get your free copy simply subscribe to my newsletter here!
This book is a humorous collection of my fondest watery adventures to help me cope with moving from the oceanfront to Dirtville USA. It features f2 years ago Read more -
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Blog postWe are delighted, here on Blondie and the Brit, to re-introduce you to one of our favorite authors, Kerry Anne King, also writing as Kerry Schafer. Kerry has recently published her Amazon Kindle First Read, Whisper Me This, which is still ranking high on the Amazon charts.
In this entertaining interview, Kerry discusses the unique cover design sparked from her husband's insistence, to how her son wrote a song with the lyrics that came to her spontaneously. She also discusses her2 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis month on Blondie and the Brit we are excited to bring to you a fabulous multi-genre author, Kelly Martin. If you are struggling to find time to write we are sure you will be inspired by this Tennessean writer who tackled 8 books last year while raising 3 kids and working a full time job. Kelly also shares her love of photographing abandoned houses and one of her most successful marketing strategies on Instgram finding ghost hunters to spread the word about her books. You won't want to mi2 years ago Read more
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Blog postYou will really enjoy our guest this month on Blondie and the Brit. We have Linda Broday on the show and she is a sheer delight. Linda shares her writer’s journey from humble beginnings to award-winning, New York Times, and USA Today best-selling author.
Her delightful Texas cowboy stories set in a different time are not only charming, but she also explores a time of challenge and determination. This is reflected in Linda’s desire to write better endings for her friends who have diffi3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis month on Blondie and the Brit we are delighted to bring you one of our all-time favorite guests, in fact her podcast last year was voted #1 in our podcast awards. Rachel Thompson is the face behind BadRedhead Media and always brings great energy and information to the podcast.
This time she shares her expertise in book marketing and introduces us to her current promo event, #NaNoProMo (National Novel Promotion Month), inspired by #NaNoWriMo.
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Blog postThis month we are excited to bring to you the delightful Jodi Thomas. Jodi is not only a USA Today and New York Times bestseller, she is also the eleventh writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers Hall of Fame after winning her third RITA award. Five of them now sit on her crowded shelf along with National Reader's Choice Awards, and Booksellers' Best Awards.
With nearly 50 books under her belt, Jodi gives us an insight into her journey to best-selling author in he3 years ago Read more -
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Blog postAre You Making these Book Link Mistakes?Genius Link Co-Founder Jesse Lakes Solving World Peace (or Maybe it was International Link Issues)Blondie and the Brit Podcast - Writing Publishing and BeyondHave you ever wondered what happens to your book links after you post them? Did you know that most links don't allow your international audience to find your book?
I've been using this amazing tool called Genius Link for the past six months and was so happy with how it has hel3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis month on Blondie and the Brit we are pleased to introduce you to Jesse Lakes, one of the masterminds behind the company Genius Link (www.geni.us). Genius Link is an incredible online tool that provides intelligent links to help you to improve your sales by routing international readers to their local stores while helping you earn affiliate money and valuable insights in the process. They also own the booklinker.net link management service that is a simpler versio3 years ago Read more
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Blog postWrong Place Wrong Time
Meet my buddy David P. Perlmutter. He has some exciting news to share with you and an offer for other authors.
Also, his book is only 99 cents right now so don't miss out on a true adventure. Click here. Don't miss out on his other books specifically for authors.
Don't miss this best seller here
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Blog postWrong Place Wrong Time
Meet my buddy David P. Perlmutter. He has some exciting news to share with you and an offer for other authors.
Also, his book is only 99 cents right now so don't miss out on a true adventure. Click here. Don't miss out on his other books specifically for authors.
Since we were last in contact, I have some exciting news that I would like to share with you. Some very exciting news indeed. The first book that I wrote, W3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis month on Blondie and the Brit we are excited to introduce you to the work of Amy Vansant. Not only is Amy a USA Today Bestselling author but she also runs a highly successful book marketing company for authors. In this informative interview she will give you a rundown on her services including how to grow an email mail list with ease, partipate in a newsletter swap, and have your book included in her own line book fairs. Both KJ and Suzanne have used Amy's services with great success.3 years ago Read more
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Blog postLast week was a doozie. In preparation for my first book signing for Shattering Time, I was asked to be on two radio shows.
The Chad Hasty ShowFirst I joined Chad Hasty on his radio program to promote the first book signing for Shattering Time.
Here is the radio interview with Chad:
I was also on Chad's show in 2015 when I first released Stealing Time. You can hear that interview here.
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Blog postI wanted to share my Book Festival experience with you. It was an incredible day full of mind-sparkling meetings and programs. I had a blast and met some seriously talented authors. In fact I came home with a pretty big stash of books that I can't wait to dig into.
I also spoke with them about joining us on the Blondie and the Brit -- Writing, Publishing and Beyond Podcast that I co-host with Suzanne Kelman and they've all agreed to be on the show! I'll be scheduling them soon for 23 years ago Read more -
Blog postI have some great news! My #1 best selling novel is #free! And I've expanded the outlets you can get it! It's now available on KOBO, Barnes and Noble Nook, and Amazon, plus more.
If you love a book that grips you from the first page to the last check out the first book in my time travel series for free!
Download your Copy Now!
Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/2xFJHPs
All other outlets: https://books2read.com/u/bOkwEb
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Blog postHurricane Harvey Relief Discount on my Hurricane SeriesThe horrible scenes coming out of southeast Texas this week as a result of Hurricane Harvey breaks my heart. I truly am in awe of the strength and soul of Texas and their ability to tackle the worse disaster in American history with class and neighborly love.
Like many of you, I want to do something to help and I'm contacting my local Food Bank and Rotary Clubs to see how I can help locally in their broader projects to support v3 years ago Read more -
Blog postJoin us for part two of the Blondie and the Brit Author Round Table with seasoned authors Kerry Schafer (A.K.A. Kerry Ann King), Camille Di Maio, Amy Quick Parrish, Kim Hunt Harris, and Melody Robinette along with your hosts Suzanne Kelman and KJ Waters.
What an inspiring episode with advice and suggestions as varied as the authors we've gathered from our group launch team. Guaranteed to light a fire under any author no matter what your state of mind. This episode we talk about3 years ago Read more -
Blog postBlondie and the Brit are excited to bring you an exclusive event – our Author Roundtable Podcast! This unique chat with seven incredible authors offers writing inspiration, sensational book marketing expertise, and insight into the fantasy vs. reality of becoming and author. This is part one of the hour-long chat with best-selling authors from both the traditionally published and indie communities.
Join Blondie (KJ Waters) and the Brit (Suzanne Kelman) who host an author chat with Ker3 years ago Read more -
Blog postLittle Blondie in the Lac
The breeze lifted the hair off my shoulders and reminded me that I was no longer in Dirtville, as it was a comfortable eighty degrees, not the sweltering dry dirt-laced one hundred plus temps that I had become accustomed to in my arid home.
Up in the tallest tree before me was a bald eagle looking directly into my soul. His magnificent head held high as he surveyed his kingdom, looking down upon us peasants.
“Up there!” I said to my nine-3 years ago Read more -
Blog postSo excited to share with you my first video interview on my books, my advice on marketing and how to build your social media platform, simple tips for book covers, and paperback vs. ebooks with Andrea Billig and Self-Publishing Mastery.
Check it out here!
Also last week was quite an exciting week. I put my short-story Blow for free and unexpectedly it spent all five days at #1 in two categories and #2 in the third. If you missed out it's only 99 cents and I'm working on the sequel ri3 years ago Read more -
Blog postShattering Time is Now Available in Paperback and eBook!
It is with great pleasure that announce my second book is available in print and in paperback. It is the sequel to my best selling time travel novel Stealing Time set in a hurricane.
Why Hurricanes and Time Travel?I've had many people over the years ask my why hurricanes? Why time travel? I think they've always been a part of me with a fascination with severe weather borne from my childhood wat4 years ago Read more -
Blog postA Book A Day #Giveaway -- Stop 8 – Shattering (Island) Time -- Florida
Welcome to my Shattering (Island) Time book blog tour to celebrate the launch of my second book, Shattering Time. The story features Hurricane Francis as an intricate part of the plot. This book tour has meandered its way through the path of destruction left on its way to Florida where Shattering Time begins.
A Book A Day ContestShattering Time launches next week on June 27. I’ll be giving away4 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis week on Blondie and the Brit we welcome back our Podcast Award Winner Kim Hunt Harris. Kim won for her Best Fangirl Story with her story about meeting Diana Gabaldon from Outlander fame.
Kim writes humorous women fiction and is about to release her latest cozy mystery, Knickers in a Twist. In this interview, we discuss the highs and lows of writing comedy. Kim also shares with us some of her book marketing strategies, from email list building to newsletter management. Ever consid4 years ago Read more -
Blog postShattering (Island) Time -- Stop 7 -- Turks and Caicos
Welcome to the book blog tour for my upcoming release of Shattering Time. Thank you for the initial feedback on my book cover from my first blog in this tour. I've used your feedback to create final cover below.
If you've not pre-ordered jump on that now before the price goes up June 27th when it releases. Click here to order now! It's only $2.99 for the eBook. See the end of the blog to read the blurb or4 years ago Read more -
Blog postShattering (Island) Time Stop 6 -- Southlea BayOkay so maybe you've not heard about Southlea Bay yet but let me tell you it's a fantastic island. They were pretty lucky to miss Hurricane Frances, as they are on the west coast in Washington State.
Let me introduce you to the owner of this special real estate, one of my best friends, Suzanne Kelman. Suzanne is my podcast partner on Blondie and the Brit and one of my favorite authors.
Suzanne Kelman and the Rejected Wr4 years ago Read more -
Blog postShattering (Island) Time Book Tour -- Stop 5 The Bahamas
Welcome to the Bahamas!
Photo courtesy of my author pal John Malik who is visiting The Bahamas now. Visit him at http://chefjohnmalik.com/
Today I continue the Shattering (Island) Time book tour that is following the path of Hurricane Frances. The Bahamas was hit hard by this massive storm, that plays4 years ago Read more -
Blog postShattering (Island) Time Book Tour - Stop 4 Cat Island
Today on my Shattering (Island) Time Book Tour we visit the tiny island in the Bahamas where Hurricane Francis passed nearby in 2004 causing major damage to the Bahamas destroying most of its agricultural industry.
Cat Island Bahamas
In my upcoming release, Shattering Time, Ronnie is sent to Cat Island circa 1952 after a violent storm and subsequent shipwreck. Here is a snippet from that moment in Ronnie’s sto4 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis week we are excited to bring you award-winning author Martin Lastrapes, a great friend to Blondie and the Brit and one of our Podcast Heroes. Martin brings to the show all the weight of his comedy and interviewing expertise from his own podcast, "The Martin Lastrapes Podcast Hour" (check it out here).
This is a fun upbeat interview that also has very poignant moments where Martin opens up about the struggles we all face on the writer's journey. Don't miss this open, fun4 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis week we are excited to air a brand new interview with one of our podcast heroes, Amazon best-selling author Susan Wingate. A lot of laughter in this one as it is always a fun interview with Susan. We delve into her latest woman's thriller she is working on, and dream about clones helping us get everything done. She also gave us a behind the scenes of her ongoing success and how she uses google analytics and book awards to promote book sales. What your clone doing today?4 years ago Read more
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Blog postThis week on Blondie and the Brit we head back in time to revisit our premier podcast interview with successful author Darynda Jones. We were fortunate to land our very first interview with Darynda who is a USA Today and New YorkTimes best-selling author. She shared her journey of how she was first discovered and also talks about her writing process. Darynda entertained us with a behind the scenes view of her characters in the Charlie Davidson Series. Regularly a traditionally publi4 years ago Read more
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Blog postEver wonder what makes a great book cover? This week we revisit a very informative podcast where we interview our very own KJ Waters and her business partner, Jody Smyers. Together they have a book cover business called Blondie's Custom Book Covers. In this episode we discuss Suzanne's first book cover, that KJ and Jody designed, as an example of what elements to consider when hiring someone to create a book cover for you. As the very first thing your readers will see, your cov4 years ago Read more
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A hurricane the size of Texas. another time travel betrayal. Will Ronnie figure out how return home or die trying?
Shattering Time is the second book in the best-selling "Breathtakingly original" time travel series that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Ronnie Andrews returns from 18th-century London shell-shocked from her first terrifying time travel encounter. Her boyfriend, Jeffrey Brennan, casts doubt on her sanity leaving Ronnie wondering if she went back in time or is having a mental breakdown.
To add to the tension, Hurricane Francis, a storm the size of Texas, is barreling towards Florida and her fears of a repeat time travel experience mount. Ronnie’s best friend Steph, along with her friend Nick and Steph’s younger brother Ian, shield Ronnie from the dangers of Francis but cannot save her from traveling back in time. Unfortunately, their meddling brings Ronnie to the brink of destruction as they are caught in the throes of the hurricane’s wrath.
Once again, Ronnie is transported to dangerous places and desperate situations, while experiencing perilous cultures including one of America’s first mysteries -- the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island.
A stunning conclusion brings Ronnie face to face with a dangerous ally who may hold the key to her past while offering salvation for her future.
This eclectic anthology features twenty unique stories capturing the theme - Tornado Alley.
The stories spin intriguing tales of the human condition when faced with natural and sometimes supernatural disasters, and range from romance to fantasy, literary fiction to poetry, and science fiction to humor. Jaz, one of our talented members, has created an illustration for each tale.
For the 2020 Battle of the Bards competition, the Caprock Writers and Illustrators Alliance chose the theme of Tornado Alley to honor the fiftieth anniversary of the May1970 tornado that struck Lubbock, Texas.
Our authors range from Amazon, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best-selling authors to first-timers just beginning their writing journeys.
Caprock Writers and Illustrators Alliance is an organization of writers and artists dedicated to nurturing our creativity, improving our writing craft, and creating a community of camaraderie and support in the Lubbock area. To learn more about the alliance and watch author interviews about the works offered in the anthology, visit our website at www.caprockwriters.com.
We are very grateful to the following contributors: Vinny Minchillo, Thomas Brodkin, Brad P. Christy, KJ Waters, Dana Starr, Pam Rachiell, John Brock, Annette Reasoner, Jefferson Marshall, Carol Kjar, KT Bond, Jan Lloyd, Kimberlee Mendoza, Barbara Brannon, Eliza Lainn, Dolores Moser, Erin Shaw, Hannah Grim, Wenona Andress, Kim Hunt Harris, Mary Schmidt, and Neal Kleman.