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Witches & Werewolves & Vampires, Oh My!: 12 Queer Books for Spooky Season
On the hunt for some supernatural bookish treats this spooky season? Then Kat’s got Queer witches, vampires, & more to sate your reading fancy.
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Henchman, Himbos & Talking Cats: How to Create Well-written Side Characters
Be it a villainess’ himbo henchman or an unnervingly intelligent cat, every story needs well-written side characters. And Kat will show you how in 3 easy steps.
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Through These Dark Halls: 10 Queer Dark Academia Books for Fall
From murders most foul to eldritch horrors come to life, for something thrilling and suspenseful this fall, crack open the spine of one of these 10 Queer Dark Academia books.
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Be Queer, Do Sports: 12 LGBTQ+ Sports Books
Trophies and rivalries. Hockey sticks and toe picks. Sabers and sabotage. Tears and cheers. Hometown heroes and underdog zeros. These 12 Queer Sports stories have it all!
Back to Magic School: Top 12 Queer Magic Academy Books
Go back-to-school with these fantastic queer magical academy stories from across the genres! Cause who doesn’t love a good school story? Especially one with magic?
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Smaugust 2025 Challenge
Hey storytellers! Throughout the month of August take part in this dragon-inspired prompt-word-a-day challenge and write a 500 word scene for Smaugust 2025.
Summer, Summer, Summertome: Top 10 Queer Beach Reads
From fateful encounters at the beach to romantic adventures by the seashore, Kat’s got you covered with her Top 10 Queer Beach Reads for your late summer tote.
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Top 10 Must Reads for Disability Pride
Looking for a new read with disabled representation this Pride? Then Kat’s got 10 from around the world featuring a diverse spectrum of disabled characters.
But What If It Was Queer?: 3 Ways to Give Classics That LGBTQ+ Makeover
Looking for ways to transform a classic story or fairytale into something more queer inclusive? Than Kat’s got 3 ways to give your story that LGBTQ+ makeover.
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Kat’s Top 10 Fav Queer Books: Must Reads For Your Pride Stack
Looking for a new Queer read this Pride Month and beyond? Then Kat’s got you covered with her Top 10 favorite LGBTQ+ novels and comics from around the world!
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THEY Say “Write What You Know”
THEY tell you: “Write what you know.” So here’s 5 real world examples of how I “used what I knew” in my own stories that YOU can utilize right now!
20 Must Read Sapphic Books For Pride
Looking for a new Sapphic read this Pride? Then Kat’s got you covered with these 20 Must Read Girls Love books from across the genres!
Rainbow Releases: 11 New Books to Add to Your Pride Stack
Looking for a new read this Pride Month? Kat’s got 11 New Rainbow Releases from a diverse range of storytellers to add to your TBR Pride Stack right now!
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MerMay: 10 Queer Books Featuring Creatures of the Sea
Looking for a new read featuring merfolk and creatures of the sea this MerMay? Then Kat’s got 10 fin-tastic Queer books from across the genres just for you!
Read This MerMay: 10 Queer Books Featuring Creatures of the Sea
12 Books Featuring Trans Spectrum Lead Characters
Looking for a new read featuring a trans spectrum lead character? Then Kat’s got you covered with these 12 must read books in a variety of genres from Romantasy to Horror!
Luck of the Fae: 12 Queer Books Featuring Fae Folk
Looking for a new Queer read featuring fae folk? Then Kat’s got you covered with these 12 must read books in a variety of Fantasy genres from Romantasy to Solarpunk.
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3 Swan-story Variations to Inspire Your Next Novel
Shapeshifting waterfowl, zoomorphic maidens, and famous ballets by Tchaikovsky—how to borrow from these enchanted Swan-stories for your next novel’s inspiration.
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Damsels in Distress Need Not Apply: Writing Strong Female Characters
Go beyond orcishly brutish villainesses and military badasses with these 3 tips for creating your next “strong female character” with examples from the latest hit media.
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12 Must Read Sapphic Books for March
Looking for a new Sapphic read this March? Then Kat’s got you covered with these 12 must read books by women authors from across the genres!
Are You Too Tired to Write?
After a 10-hour shift, Mount Laundry, or feeding your menagerie of kids/cats/capybaras are you feeling too tired to write? Then try 1 of these 3 things!
10 Queer Books Featuring Black Main Characters
Looking for a new Queer book to read featuring a Black main character? Then Kat’s you covered with 10 books from across the genres to add to your TBR shelf!
14 Queer Romances to Read this FEB
Looking for a new read this Valentine’s/Palentine’s Day? Then Kat’s got a bouquet of 14 Queer Romances from across the genres and around the world just for you!
25 Books by Black Women You Should Be Reading
Looking for a new read featuring a Black main character? Then Kat’s got you covered with 25 books by Black Women you should be reading from across the genres!
Kat’s Ace Awareness Book List
Looking for a new read featuring an Ace, Demi, or AroAce lead character for your TBR shelf this Asexual Awareness Week? Than look no further, because Kat’s got stories across the spectrum!
In the Mood to Write Somethin’ Spooky
Have a Gothic tale brewing inside you? Learn the 5 must-haves for writing any Gothic Fiction story + 7 Gothic Mysteries to watch this spooky season.
A Haunting in Venice: A Masterclass in Genre-blending
A Haunting in Venice a masterclass in genre-blending that should defiantly be on your must watch list this spooky season + 7 more Gothic Mysteries to watch.
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But What If I Made it Dark…?
When it comes to Dark Fantasy and Cozy Fantasy I’m not the only one asking, “Why not both?” So here’s tips + examples for writing your own Dark Cozy Fantasy story.
WIP Wednesday – Bonds Forged with a Valiant Heart
It’s WIP Wednesday and storyteller Kat Vancil is…wrapping up all her story projects for Fall & Winter release + a Big list LGBTQ+ books for your TBR this month!
Kat’s Bi Awareness Book List
Looking for a new read (or 20) featuring a bi lead character to fill your TBR Shelf this Bisexual Awareness Month? Than look no further because Kat’s got sweet & oh-so-spicy stories for you in a wide range of genres.
NaNo No-no: How NaNoWriMo Canceled Themselves
In which NaNoWriMo cancels itself in the most self-destructive way possible—by taking a disastrous pro-AI stance AFTER several other missteps with the law.
Predestined Bookversary Giveaway
In honor of Predestined’s one-year bookversary and Bi Awareness this month Kat’s celebrating with a giveaway of all 3 editions including the special edition hardcovers.
WIP Wednesday – Scenetember Surprise
It’s WIP Wednesday and storyteller Kat Vancil is working on…a story prompt challenge set in a magik school + books with Bi leads for your TBR this month!
Scenetember 2024 Challenge
Hey writers! Throughout the month of September take part in this new prompt-word-a-day challenge and write a 500 word scene for Scenetember 2024.