I’m so excited to share the cover for my debut novel, The Jewel of Corlivo, out 10/27/26 from Erewhon Books! Pre-orders available soon. Subscribe to my newsletter to stay up-to-date with news: kathleencarrfoster.substack.com.

We are thrilled to reveal the cover for The Jewel of Corlivo by Kathleen Carr Foster!! A courtesan, a gruff suitor, an ancient book, and a reimagined Byzantine empire come together in this lush new fantasy story arriving October 27, 2026 from @erewhonbooks.bsky.social!

A day in the life of a writer. For fans of writing, reading, libraries, public transportation, grey New England days, and smol dogs in cute pink coats. #booksky

Barrel leg jeans are ridiculous. There. I said it.

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AI provides us with misinformation in such a confident tone. The level of made-up detail is incredible. Who knew Helen Vendler was on such close terms with a ghost? #ai #poetrycommunity #writer

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When I'm editing a manuscript, I can't bear to discard anything. I have a outtakes doc where I put everything I remove, in case I need any of it later. It's the writing equivalent of an overstuffed closet filled with past seasons' clothes. Am I alone in this? #writers #booksky

Thanks @delfanbaum.bsky.social for creating such a great, low-key literary community!

Oh, how I love a dog-eared Norton Critical edition. #books #writers

My newsletter is a mix of book-related news, thoughts about the craft of writing, and whatever else is on my mind. kathleencarrfoster.substack.com

Alas, I haven’t finished Chernow’s excellent Mark Twain biography and the library wants that thousand-page tome back. Welp, the first 10th was good. #booksky

We've got all the details on The Jewel of Corlivo, an epic feminist fantasy coming this Fall from @kathleencarrfoster.bsky.social.

I’m so excited to share news of my book deal!. Many thanks to the great @frecklywench.bsky.social at Aevitas Creative!. I’m thrilled to be working with @viengsamai.bsky.social , @mcflycahill90.bsky.social and the rest of the team at @erewhonbooks.bsky.social and @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social !

I loved this book. It’s romantic and magical, and the beautiful cover? Chef’s kiss. #books

Doing research for a novel gave me the perfect reason to treat myself to a backstage tour at the Boston Opera House. #writers

I’m in the “this is a mess” stage of my new novel. #writing #writers

I didn’t want The Republic of Salt to end, and I can’t wait for the third book in the series. @erewhonbooks.bsky.social

Overwhelmed.

Every time I hear about a book ban, I think, behind this ban is someone who doesn’t want a kid to figure out who she is and what she believes in.

So happy to escape into an imaginary world today. #writers

Does anyone else rough out a scene first and then go back and fill in the details (precise dialogue, descriptions, etc.)? I go back over a scene several times, adding layers. For me it takes the pressure off having to sit and write a complete scene in one go. #writers #writing #authors

These short stories are beautifully crafted. Each one is a whole world. I particularly loved Calypso’s Guest by Andrew Sean Greer and Once Upon a Time at the Oakmont by P.A. Cornell. #authors #writers

I love the feeling of sitting down at my desk to start writing a new scene. What kind of trouble will my characters get themselves into today?

Can we create a subgenre for romantic adventures that take place in a fantasy setting inspired by a real historical time and place but have no actual magic in the plot and where the writing has a slightly literary bent? Also with a quest to find a lost treasure? Asking for a friend.

What do I do when I don’t feel like writing? (1) I give myself permission to write a page or two of stream-of-consciousness ideas about the scene I should be working on. It can be terrible. I might not use it later. Often, though, a bit of it is useful another day. (2) I read.

I know I'm struggling with a scene when I keep distracting myself with the internet. This is a reminder to myself to shut down all the other tabs and just do the hard work of figuring out what this scene needs to be, what the characters say and do, and how it moves the narrative along. Do it, self.

Reading is fuel for writing.

Wonderful night celebrating Caroline’s book with friends old and new. Expertly moderated by Michelle Min Sterling.

Stunning work of literature.

Grateful to be making art on a chilly November day.

First post on Bluesky. In search of a better view.