Kaitlin Cranor, Writer

My story for Writing Battle is officially out of the running this time around, but I sure had fun! There were some seriously awesome submissions and I'm so proud to have been a part of this amazing contest.

The Boy in the Pantry The first time the ghost attacked him, Johnny assumed it was an accident. The Halloween decoration was hanging near the front door when a gust of wind blew the dusty fabric around his head. He fought it off to get inside, only to be tackled by his little sister, Olivia, who squeezed him tight around...

*sigh*

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If I don't always say it OUT LOUD, I can still have friends ... right? Right?! 😭

Is that about right, you guys? 🤣

I feel attacked... 🙄😅😭

And that's why I'm yelling, if anyone was wondering.

Happy NaNoWriMo to everyone participating this year! 🤩 How's it going?

We haven't the faintest idea what you mean...😶‍🌫️

Source: Author Alexander Pennington

Okay, but THIS. 😳🤣😭

Horrific, yet intriguing. 📘🔪

Source: Lauren DeStefano

I think I tried this once and it was a MISTAKE. 😅

Any of my writer friends interested in sharing their spooky stories this Thursday in FoCo? 🤩

Scary Stories & A Show at the Lyric Cinema - Heather Hein, Writer Join the Colorado Horror Writers for Scary Stories and a Show! Starting at 5:30, local horror writers will share their dark creations in honor of our most sacred of holidays, Halloween. Free to the public. Come for the scary stories and stay for a showing of The Witches of Eastwick at 7pm.  Share o...

I love this so much.

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Stretch this out over a decade and that's about right! 😅😭

And also a ballroom leading out to a balcony.
No, I do NOT think this is excessive.

I want this📚😄

And this is why we PROOFREAD, people! 🤣

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We are still waiting for some neuropsychologist to explain this phenomenon common to so many writers. 😁

I mean, I feel a little attacked, but okay. 🥸🤣

Oh my god, YES, PLEASE!!! 😫😫😫

Who agrees?

Source: MarcusCVance via Twitter

*giant Napoleon Dynamite-like sigh* 🙄

January 2023: "This is going to be my year, I am going to accomplish everything that I set my mind to." "
September of 2023:

THISSS. 🤨🧐😡

I tend to have tunnel vision when I'm working on something big (like my novel), so it's been nearly a decade since I've finished a short story.

I've been following these prompts for a year, so it feels good to finally be able to submit one!

Sole of a Warrior – A Fantasy Short Story by Kaitlin Cranor – Reedsy Prompts Between the North and Ce...

It’s just the worst. 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

SO MUCH THIS.

Sometimes “duck” is the only word that fits … no, I said duck. Duck. DUCK. 🤬

NEVER

Oh my… 🤣

LOL! Find us at forreadingaddicts.co.uk

WAHOOO! So excited for you, Megan!

Independent bookstore opens on Old Town Square A Fort Collins short-story writer who created a traveling book fair recently opened her own independent bookstore on Old Town Square.

No, yeah... if anyone needs me for the rest of the year, I'll be in Iceland, thanks. 😱😍🥰

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👋 Greetings, fellow possums.

Source: MeredithIreland via Twitter

To avoid making the “Chandler-Bing-in-front-of-cameras” face, I’m taking my own author photos.

Not sure we have a winner yet, but this was a fun practice round! 🤓

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Credit:

Well, I feel attacked, but okay... 🤣

Does this check out?

Source: PicturesFoIder via Twitter

Dear friends,

After much consideration and reflection, I have decided to postpone my book launch.

As eager as I am to release the story that has been 13 years in the making, I also want to ensure that it meets the standards I've set for myself and the experience I envisioned for my readers. So, I've decided to take a step back, reevaluate my approach, and dedicate more time to crafting an experience that I can be truly proud of and that my readers will enjoy.

I deeply appreciate your understanding and support during this process. Rest assured, I am fully committed to sharing this book with you, and will keep you updated on the new release date as soon as it's set.

Thank you for your encouragement and belief in my work. I am genuinely grateful for each and every one of you.

❤️ Kaitlin

To say that I’ve been in a reading slump this year would be an understatement. I can’t seem to get through anything new, but I’m not feeling my comfort reads, either.

So, I came up with a compromise: new reads, but I’ve watched the shows on Netflix. 🧐🤣

Here’s to clawing out of the rut! 😅😬🤞🏻

Feel free to drop your current reads in the comments. 🥰

Then repeat for 13 years… 😵‍💫😩😭

Bruh… 😬

*Synopsis*

Following the death of her beloved aunt and her own devastating health diagnosis, grief-stricken Rosalee Andrews spirals into self-medication and other destructive behaviors until her family intervenes, sending her to a secluded healing retreat designed to support individuals with chronic illnesses.

Rosalee’s return home intersects with the enigmatic arrival of the charming, witty, and at times, overly enthusiastic Alex Conway, but she remains focused on her journey to rebuild her shattered family and earn back their trust. Still, the more time she reluctantly shares with him, the more Rosalee realizes that Alex has as many skeletons in his closet as anyone.

The Nature of Cacti and Satellites explores grief, redemption, and the transformative power of love, whatever form it may take.