Revisions are stressful, but also a beautiful part of the process. I’m writing a new scene for one of my characters in my manuscript, In This Town & it is helping me see a clearer, more complete arc for this character. I’m really excited to get this draft done (still have a lot to do though 🙃)

Now available! open.substack.com/pub/chriskau...

I wrote almost 1000 words yesterday. Let’s try to best that today, shall we

Writing in my front room and feeling a certain energy from those fall colors—they’re on point 👌🏻

I was back at it today (story blurred until it’s ready for you all to read 😉). I have several projects I hope to get wrapped up sooner rather than later: two novel manuscripts, a short story, and a backlog of Substack articles I’d wanted to publish. #amwriting #indieauthor #writer #writerslife

I love Fall weather, but not what it does to my sinuses. We are approaching 4 weeks of having a headache almost every day. In less negative news, a new episode of our podcast drops tomorrow, and I’ve been writing much more slowly than usual, but I’ll get back to my rhythm eventually.

Keeping that media blitz going! Here is my first interview, which I recorded a couple of months ago, when I sat down with Dave from the @livingthenextchapter podcast to discuss my author journey and my recent collection, Menagerie in the Dark. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

I took a step back today from plot movement and worked on some scene development. A lot of this might not make it into the story, but it’s helping flesh out my characters. Moody Road short story and the next chapter of Kiss & Tell coming soon!

I had an opportunity to connect with Craig and Roland at Hidden Gems Books for their podcast Fully Booked, where we discussed the art and business of short stories. If you can give it a listen and check out my short stories! www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast/art-...

I was going to write this morning, but my mind is not there. I’ve been dealing with sinus and headache issues and needed the feel-good, relaxing sensation of diving into somebody else’s world, so I read. I’ll write tonight instead, after I get the gears moving for my day job.

Warning: my books are on sale now. Act fast to grab them at a discount before midnight on Halloween night! Don’t say I didn’t warn you—your wallet might survive, but your reading list won't! Links in my bio!

The next episode of the Rants & Musings Podcast is now available! In this episode, Kandice and Chris discuss horror! Click the link below to listen! open.substack.com/pub/chriskau...

My new Halloween short story won’t be finished in time, but I plan to have it available on Substack, then add it to Kindle and KU shortly after in November. It’s never too late for some horror!

Over twenty pages in (roughly over 5k words). A new spooky short is coming soon—sadly, I think it will be released in November instead of for Halloween, though.

My first podcast interview has aired, yay! Click on the link below to listen to this episode of the Speaking of Writers podcast, where I discuss Menagerie in the Dark with Steve Richards! #podcast #author #indieauthor #menagerieinthedark #horror #shortstory podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

This book was fun and imaginative: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @garethjohnbrown.bsky.social

Not as much writing time today, but I’m estimating that I’m at roughly 5k words on this little horror story I was writing for this month. It’s going to be longer than intended 🤷🏼‍♂️

Another review!

My new horror story is now at 18 written pages 😊

A new review for Menagerie in the Dark—have you had a chance to read it yet? If you ask me, it’s a perfect choice for spooky season 😉. Available in hardcover online from major retailers and as an ebook on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited (link in my bio).

This week on The Rants & Musings Podcast, Caleb recounts a failed attempt to climb a mountain. Would he suggest trying it again? No, but at least he wrote a story while almost freezing to death—silver linings people! Episode available now on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

New review!

Time for my first spooky season read from the dozen recommended by all of you out there! Here we go!

Episode 3 of The Rants & Musings Podcast is now available! open.substack.com/pub/chriskau...

Got some prep work done on the new episode of the Rants & Musings Podcast. Should be ready to drop tomorrow

I need a horror book suggestion. I have plenty to read, but I'm oddly coming up short on a great horror read for October. Please send recs my way. Ready, set, go!

Chapter 6 of my serial novel, Kiss & Tell is now available on Substack open.substack.com/pub/chriskau...

Day two of a road trip. Hoping to get a little writing done when it’s not my turn to drive 😊

I wrapped up Chapter 6 of Kiss & Tell this morning, so I need to do some light editing, and it will be ready for you all to dive into on my Substack. Stay tuned!

Another great writing session this morning: 550 words in 41 minutes! I hope to get some time tonight, but we’ll see. It’s been a busy week.

Recorded another great episode of The Rants and Musings podcast today—we’re getting our rhythm!

288 words written in 24 minutes. I maximized that small writing window today!

A new five-star review and I hit 1000k followers on Instagram—what a day!

I finally finished my timeline that will correct a few plot holes in my WIP, In This Town (I think). Time to begin the heavy edits 🤞🏼

Hungover Hegseth Struggling To Remember How He Ended Up In Room Full Of Generals

Haven’t had a chance to listen to the newest episode of The Rants & Musings podcast? Then you are missing out on gems like this. Head over to my Substack, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify to subscribe today so you never miss an episode. Your inner need for writing & bookish nonsense will thank you 😉

Doing revisions this morning

1132 words written. Maybe I’ll do some more later, but now, food!

Writing time

604 words were written tonight. I feel good about that. Tomorrow I’ll aim a bit higher. Goodnight 💤

I’m always a little behind on video games, but let’s give Final Fantasy 16 a go. A few games I’ve tried recently have been meh, and I set them aside, so I'm looking for something epic to dive into. 🤞🏼

I wrote 284 words in a quick 22 minute writing jaunt this morning. So there’s that 😎

Episode 2 of our pod, The Rants and Musings Podcast, is now available! open.substack.com/pub/chriskau...

Chapter 5 of Kiss & Tell, my serial Substack novel, is now available! substack.com/@chriskauzla...

I managed to get 400 words written after work, so that’s progress.

Getting my Flu shot 💉 because modern medicine is a good thing

It feels so great to be home! We have some storms in the forecast, so I’m going to try and get my walk in to get the creative juices flowing before I sit down to write. I didn’t get much writing done due to work travel, so I need to make up for lost ground today. I hope everyone has Happy Sunday!

I visited some museums in Dallas today, including the Sixth Floor Museum commemorating the JFK assassination; it was a solemn experience. And with that, I’m ready to head back home. ✌🏼TX

I went to a great cafe in Dallas to get some work done, and directly across from it is a local bookstore. So essentially the majority of my day is planned, no need to explore 😂