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Sound Check: Five Songs That Capture the Essence of My Book Blended Roots
Music has always been a big part of my life, and that doesn’t exclude my writing. Not only does listening to music while I write help me stay focused (thank you, ADHD), but it also helps me stay emotionally connected to the story I’m trying to tell. For every project, I build a curated playlist that captures the characters, the tension, the tenderness, and the political undercurrent of the world I’m creating. Some songs feel like specific scenes. Some feel like entire charact
Katelin Jenkins
6 hours ago4 min read
Three Romance Tropes I Love, and Three I Can't Stand
Ah. Tropes. In many cases, when we hear the word, it is being used negatively, but in romance, it's the bread and butter of the genre. Readers who love to read about love often choose their next read by looking for the tropes they prefer and avoiding the ones that make their skin crawl. Although I'm an author, I am also a reader, and I am no exception. Tropes I Love To See and Use Enemies to Lovers Enemies-to-lovers stories tickle me in the most toxic spot I have. As a teen,
Katelin Jenkins
3 days ago4 min read


Most of My Stories Start as Dreams (Yes, Really). Here's How They Become Books.
Very rarely do I start with a plot. My stories start with a feeling or a dream I can't shake. I've always had vivid dreams. I used to write them down to better understand these subconscious creatures of the night. Now, I reverse engineer them into novels. Here are some examples: Started as a dream about three warring factions and one girl living in the sewer who rose to rule them all. The current plot is MUCH different and receiving its third structural edit. Started with a s
Katelin Jenkins
3 days ago4 min read
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