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Drowning by the wolf moon's light

Tonight’s full moon is the wolf moon. The last full moon I honored was the blood moon. Blood and wolves, they go together like Scotch and ice, hugs and kisses or meat and bone. (Read a great post about the wolf moon.)Tonight I would open my throat to that moon and let it take my voice. I would lie down under the stars and beg the wolves to take me—make an offering of…See More

Jan 8, 2012

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He longed for her the way a falling man longs for wings...

Soryk woke in agony—a gaping wound in his chest. He grappled upward through the fog of the changing sleep, aware only of pain. Stinging, unappeasable ache in his heart, like an acid-dipped thorn lodged there. Grief strangled him, stole his air. She was gone. Sidra. His little elfin queen. Her body become ashes scattered to the winds,…See More

Sep 12, 2011

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Kirsten Imani Kasai left a comment for Member News

"My second novel "Tattoo" has been in stores for one week today! Happy anniversary, baby! It's already getting some nice press, too. Check out my interview on the Omnivoracious book blog. The enhanced e-book includes four bonus short…"

Aug 2, 2011

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In Bed with a Book contest: August 1-7

I prefer to read in bed.Where do you love to do the deed?Post a photo of you reading in your choice spot on my Facebook page (no bare nips or wangs, strictly SFW, please) to win one of two fantastically awesome prizes: a personalized short story featuring the winner and a character/setting of choice from Ice Song or Tattoo written specially for you or autographed copies of both books.…See More

Aug 2, 2011

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In Bed with a Book contest coming soon!

Watch this space! "In Bed with a Book" photo contest coming soon! You could win a splendid short story starring you & your fave character from IS or Tattoo, OR autographed copies of both books. Delish!

Jul 9, 2011

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Kirsten Imani Kasai posted a blog post

Sweet! read the first 50 pages of Ice Song--free!

Who doesn't love a freebie? If you haven't yet had a chance to read Ice Song, check out this great preview from Suvudu.com. Catch up on the story before the…See More

Jun 13, 2011

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Kirsten Imani Kasai posted a blog post

Black Identity and the Biracial Experience

In my twenties, I actively explored the myth of the tragic mulatta, read Nella Larsen's novels 'Passing’ and ‘Quicksand,’ William Wells Brown's ‘Clotel’ and Fannie Hurst's famous ‘Imitation of Life.”The experience left me wondering, was I meant to be an unhappy accessory, weighed down by tainted stereotypes, both fetishized and victimized for my skin color…See More

Feb 26, 2011

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Kirsten Imani Kasai posted a blog post

The launching of ships and books

Slowly, slowly, she tars the vessel’s boards and pack the hull with goods for her journey. She hangs stiff, white sails, polishes the brass, winds new coils of hemp rope and bottles lime juice for the long days away from land. She dashes a bottle of wine against the new ship’s prow, boards its sanded deck and pulls up the gangway. The anchor chain rattles as it curls around the spindle, and the sails catch the wind. Home, familiar, beloved and dull, recedes behind her. She plays sextant and…See More

Nov 5, 2010

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Kirsten Imani Kasai posted a blog post

Tempted by E-Readers

I've been mulling over the idea of ereaders for several months, weighing pros and cons and coming up about 50-50, until today. Book buying isn't usually an issue for me. I've always been fairly content to buy used paperbacks from secondhand stores, library stores and trade stacks of books with my literary friends. Lately, however, my system isn't working. I don't see my friends often enough (I'm talking to YOU, dear B-1) to swap books quickly enough to match my appetite. Haven't borrowed a…See More

Aug 27, 2010

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Persia Walker commented on the blog post 'A novel goes into production'

"Good luck and best wishes for a great launch. (BTW: I wanted to see the cover suggestions for your book, but the link isn't working.)"

Jul 31, 2010

Stacy-Deanne commented on the blog post 'A novel goes into production'

"Hi Kirsten, Good luck with the book! You got the stages to a T. I was previously with S&S and all I gotta say is, I've now moved onto a smaller house and I gotta say I LOVE it! I can definitely say that it's not the size that matters,…"

Jul 31, 2010

Kirsten Imani Kasai posted a blog post

A novel goes into production

At long last! I received word last week that my novel Tattoo, the sequel to Ice Song, is going into production. What exactly does that mean? For those of you who aren’t familiar with the process, I’ll outline it here.Once a manuscript has completed initial editorial processes (revisions made in response to the editorial letter and…See More

Jul 31, 2010

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Kirsten Imani Kasai left a comment for Phoebe Wilcox

"Hi Phoebe, Thanks for the add! I look forward to getting to know you. Best, KIK"

Apr 26, 2010

Kirsten Imani Kasai posted a blog post

Evolving Technique, From Discovery-Writing to Structured Plotting

I used to be a "discovery writer."Oddly enough, I didn't even know there was a name for my writing style until just a couple of years ago, so far into my rabbit hole was I. Back then, I began a book or story on the strength of a head full of images, voices, snippets of plot and conversation, and then proceeded to weave them together, if a bit clumsily. This method creates a manuscript which requires much refining and retooling. It's perfect for Joycean stream of consciousness stories, less so…See More

Apr 23, 2010

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Kirsten Imani Kasai left a comment for Ami Hendrickson

"Ami, I haven't fully dived in but I've heard good things about it. It will meet some of my needs but not all, it just depends on the various blog and web platforms that you already use."

Mar 11, 2010

Ami Hendrickson left a comment for Kirsten Imani Kasai

"Kirsten, Thanks for posting the Posterous link. Sorry I didn't reply and say "thanks" sooner. I wanted to try it and then credit you for the fabulous time-saver, but - as life would have it - have been too busy to even try a…"

Mar 11, 2010

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Who I am:: www.IceSong.com
Twitter @kirstenikasai
www.redroom.com/author/kirsten-imani-kasai

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: Ice Song (Del Rey/Random House, 2009)

My writing is:: Fiction

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: not regularly

Services I offer to other writers:: Manuscript editing and coaching

I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:: Page a Day Writer's Group

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Drowning by the wolf moon's light

Posted on January 8, 2012 at 4:55pm 0 Comments 1 Like

Tonight I would open my throat to that moon and let it take my voice. I would lie down under the stars and beg the wolves to take me—make an…

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He longed for her the way a falling man longs for wings...

Posted on September 12, 2011 at 9:26am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Soryk woke in agony—a gaping wound in his chest. He grappled upward through the fog of the changing sleep, aware only of pain. Stinging, unappeasable ache in his heart, like an acid-dipped thorn lodged there. Grief strangled him, stole his air. She was gone. Sidra. His little elfin queen. Her body…

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In Bed with a Book contest: August 1-7

Posted on August 2, 2011 at 11:41am 0 Comments 0 Likes

I prefer to read in bed.

Where do you love to do the deed?

Post a photo of you reading in your choice spot on my Facebook page (no bare nips or wangs, strictly SFW, please) to win one of two fantastically awesome prizes: a personalized short story featuring the winner and a character/setting of choice from Ice Song or Tattoo written specially for you or autographed copies of…

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In Bed with a Book contest coming soon!

Posted on July 9, 2011 at 10:26am 0 Comments 0 Likes

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At 11:47am on March 11, 2010, Ami Hendrickson said…: Kirsten,
Thanks for posting the Posterous link. Sorry I didn't reply and say "thanks" sooner. I wanted to try it and then credit you for the fabulous time-saver, but - as life would have it - have been too busy to even try a time-saver. Which is, of course, kind of dumb on my part. :) I'm looking forward to seeing how Posterous works -- I see I can use it to update Twitter and Facebook as well. Very cool.

Are you using it and having good success with it? This inquiring mind wants to know.

Thanks again.

Ami

At 7:07pm on January 8, 2010, Ami Hendrickson said…: Kirsten,

I thought at first that such an app (accessing all blogs across multiple platforms) would be easy to find. But Nooooo! I'm talking to my computer geek / programmer husband about the possibility of developing one. He tells me that what I want is the equivalent of trying to make a Ford into an Audi, and then into a Mercedes. But I won't give up. In my mind -- they're all cars! I'll let you know if I find anything useful! Please do the same!

All the best,

Ami Hendrickson

At 10:47pm on October 23, 2009, Hope Edelman said…: Hi Kirsten,
I'll be reading from my new memoir, The Possibility of Everything (www.thepossibilityofeverything.com) at Warwick's Books in La Jolla at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10. Hoping that you can make it--would love to meet some SheWrites members in the San Diego area. I'm up in LA, myself.
All best,
Hope

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