This year, Halloween looks very different in a lot of ways. But I still love the spooky season, and the month of October continues to conjure up images of turning leaves, hayrides, pumpkins, scarecrows, black cats, and of course Halloween decorations. I love learning about the origin of the holidays we celebrate, so I did a bit of (admittedly rudimentary) research to discover some of the reasons we dress up and try to scare each other on October 31st.
Saturday, October 31, 2020
The Origins of #Halloween ~ Happy #Halloween2020! #Paranormal #HalloweenReads
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Visit the Hair-Raising #Halloween Book Fair! Thrillers #Paranormal #Horror #Books for Oct. #amreading #KU
HAIR-RAISING THRILLERS, SUSPENSE, + HORROR FOR OCTOBER BOOK FAIR
Monday, October 5, 2020
Exploring Old Jail Preserve! #Book Setting #CapeCod #Ghosts #Paranormal #Mystery #amreading
During the initial Covid stay-at-home
order, my husband and I started doing a lot of outdoor activities…many new
hikes and trails. We searched for
locations on Cape Cod that we had not explored yet, such as trails found throughout Brewster.
Nine months later, the routine has stuck, and this
weekend we did a hike in Barnstable Village.
While the trails were new, the location had significance…the Old Jail Lane
Preserve plays a significant part in one of my novels, Haunted Souls.
The Old Jail in Barnstable Village |
I’d never even heard of the Old Jail, and it’s truly a
historic gem. It’s the oldest wooden
jail house in the entire country, actually, and is thought to have been built
in 1690, on orders from the Plymouth and MA Bay Colony Courts. It was in use until the 1800s, and was moved
around a bit, eventually attached to a barn.
It was rediscovered in 1968, detached from the barn, and moved next to
the Coast Guard museum on 6A.
The structure itself is quite small, containing three
cells which held large numbers of people sometimes. According to our guide, conditions were rough
and people had to take turns lying down to sleep when cells were crowded. As you can imagine, many people died, and the
site is considered actively haunted.
Goody Hallett, the lover of the infamous pirate Samuel
Bellamy, was imprisoned there in 1716, and is said to be one of the ghosts in
residence. If you’re so inclined, you
can even pay to spend the night at the Jail.
On our tour, we were shown photographs with shadowy figures taken by
volunteers who work in the jail house. A
few of the volunteers shared their stories as well, and one claimed that a
ghost had followed them home and engaged in some poltergeist-like
activities. Well, that got my attention
right way, and my imagination started churning.
My sister had her little daughter with her, and I started to wonder what
would happen if a young child with sensitive abilities took pity on a lost soul,
and actually invited a ghost to come home with them. The initial idea for Haunted Souls was born.
Also on Audible! |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The #Book That Made Me Love #Paranormal #Romance ~ #ghosts #amreading #amwriting
This year I had my seventh novel, Ghost Moon, published, and similar to my first novel, Silver Lake, it involves a ghost mystery mixed with romantic suspense. In fact, five out of the seven feature this spooky and sometimes steamy combination. So today I'm looking back at the book from my youth that inspired me to write my own stories someday.
My best friend and I *still* call these Jane-Emily balls |
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
"Unparalleled #RomanticSuspense...Eerie, romantic, + totally binge-worthy" 5* #Book #Review! #amreading
I had to copy one of my favorite quotes below--
"Kathryn Knight has done it again. This woman is unparalleled in how she tells Romantic Suspense. Eerie, romantic, and totally binge-worthy. I'll feast my eyes on Kathryn Knight's books any. freaking. day."
**(things that make this author happy dance even in isolation!)
--you can read the full review on Nom de Plume here!
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Two Acknowledgement Mentions! #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading
With so much uncertainty and anxiety surrounding day-to-day life right now, it's a gift to have been recognized by two people who have made their dream a reality...it's no easy task! I'm thrilled to have been a part of their writing journey. Stay well everyone :)
Sunday, August 16, 2020
College and Covid ~ #BacktoSchool2020 Stress and Anxiety
But I could never have imagined this scenario. In March, as schools began shutting down, I saw all the plans for college visits for my younger son vanish. We crossed an entire Spring Break trip of "Accepted Students Day" events off our calendar. Senior year of high school was a wash, along with all the fun social activities that bond the class, reward their efforts, and create memories.
We made the best choice we could in terms of which school to attend, hoping--perhaps naively--that by summer, things would be better, and visits could at least be made during orientation.
That, of course, didn't happen. Virtual orientation and trying to register with little guidance was confusing and stressful.
A "Gap Year" for our rising freshman was discussed...again, with very little information to go on. The constant uncertainty has made every decision fraught with sickening stress...how can we weigh the options, when every single day brings changes? With travel limited, jobs difficult to come by, and our community college offering online classes only, a Gap Year didn't seem like a good idea. Just being away from any type of classroom and peer group since March was taking its toll.
We still imagined a college experience with roommates, events, and face-to-face classes in the fall, at that point. But every day, we took a hit to those expectations. At the school we chose, he won't be given a roommate, there won't be live events to help freshmen connect and socialize, and most classes are now online. The fatigue of constantly waiting for disappointing news has worn us all down, not to mention made us doubt all the decisions we've made since this began.
I'm not trying to compare my stress and sadness to someone who has suffered from Covid, or lost a loved one. I'm grateful we've remained healthy, and I understand the choices being made by schools are designed to keep the students and staff healthy. But I can't stop thinking of the mental health costs, the tuition costs compared to the educational experience, the social obstacles, and the loss of important moments and milestones. And of course I worry about sending my kids at all, during a pandemic. But I have to trust they will take precautions while also finding a way to make the best of the situation.
The two different colleges our sons are going to are handling things very differently, as they are located in different parts of the country. And on social media, I see moms of all ages sharing similar news of different counties doing different things, and similar concerns about how they are going to handle their unique situations.
There are no easy choices, and no easy answers. So I'm sending support to all the parents wrestling with these decisions, and trying to have faith that we've done the best we can, given the circumstances.
Now, back to packing...and then diving into a book, because getting lost in a good story has always been a proven stress reliever for me. In fact, with the amount of stress I'm feeling, I'm doing two books right now...one on Kindle, and one on Audible as I walk or fold laundry. If anyone has a recommendation for a page-turning read, I'd love to hear it...we have long car rides ahead in the next few weeks as we step into this new phase of our lives.
Doing my best to take things day-by-day...but getting lost in a fictional world now and then is a relief! |
Friday, August 7, 2020
A Film Option for The Haunting of Hillwood Farm! #books #ghosts #paranormal #romance #FridayReads
A dangerous ghost brings them together... but will they survive long enough to find happiness? |
If you enjoy Romantic Suspense and spooky Ghost Mysteries, you can check out the book on Amazon (free with KU!) or on Audible ~ I hope you enjoy the story if you give it a read :)
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
5*s for GHOST MOON "So addicting" #ghosts #romance #review #paranormal #books
When Lark inherits an old home, she finds a chance at new love...but will she survive the haunting of Holloway House? |
"This novel hooked me right from the beginning!"
"The creepy vibes and suspense were written so well, it was almost like I was in Lark's shoes..."
"I truly felt the chemistry come off the pages, and I was rooting for [Jesse and Lark] so hard."
Check out the rest of the review at Read by Court! And if you enjoy audio books, I'm excited to announce Ghost Moon is now available on Audible. You can also find it on Kindle (free with Kindle Unlimited) and in print on Amazon. If you like captivating romance, haunting mysteries, and page-turning suspense, I hope you'll download a sample and give it a try...Happy Haunted Reading!
Friday, July 17, 2020
New on #Audible! GHOST MOON #ghosts #romance #paranormal #mystery #audiobooks
GHOST MOON ON AUDIBLE
Like my other audiobooks, this one is narrated by the fabulous Kristin James, or KJ the Voice Actor. She does such an amazing job bringing the story to audio. If you've never listened to an audiobook, it's a great way to get more reading in while you're walking or driving, and a fabulous way to stay entertained while doing mundane chores. Audible even gives new members the first book free!
Find the audible version here or all the various formats on Amazon here. Happy Listening!
Sunday, July 12, 2020
My #Author Interview at #Paranormal #Romance Guild #ghosts #supernatural #amwriting
In the interview, I delve into when I wanted to become a writer, how I came up with the idea for my debut novel, SILVER LAKE, and my experiences with ghosts (a main theme in my novels).
The Haunting of Hillwood Farm also recently won The Reviewer's Choice Award from Paranormal Romance Guild! |
Stop by their site and check out the entire interview here!
Monday, July 6, 2020
Love #Paranormal? 46 #Free #Books in the #Supernatural Book Fair! #amreading #angels #vampires #shifters
Revenge, Romance, and a Rogue Fallen Angel collide in DIVINE FALL |
Visit the Vampires, Shifters, and Supernatural Fair HERE and fill up your e-reader for free!
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Amazon #Giftcard #Giveaway - Enter to Win! Author Event #Rafflecopter #amreading #FridayReads #friyay
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Author Takeover + FB Party! #giveaways, games, #book chats for #FridayReads #amreading #giftcards
Celebrate #Audiobook Month ~ $150 #giftcard #giveaways! #Rafflecopter #books #amreading
In more audiobook news, production of the audio version of my latest release, Ghost Moon, began yesterday, with my fabulous narrator K.J. the Voice Actor sending me Chapter 1 for review! It sounds amazing, as does all her work. She also narrated my other two audio titles, Gull Harbor and Haunted Souls, so I always know the end result is going to be amazing.
To visit my feature at N.N. Light's and enter the Rafflecopter, click here. Hurry...giveaway ends 6/30! Good Luck and Happy Listening!
Friday, June 19, 2020
"The #paranormal suspense is incredible" ~ 5* #Review "a brilliant story" #books #amreading #FridayReads
"From the first pages, Kathryn Knight grabs the reader’s attention by the throat and doesn’t let go. The paranormal suspense is incredible and there were times when I had goosebumps break out along my skin as I read. In classic Kathryn Knight style, she balances the paranormal with steamy romance."
"The plot moves quickly with plenty of twists and turns I didn't see coming. When the ending came, I exhaled audibly to control my racing heartbeat. Such a brilliant story and one I highly recommend!"
Check out the full review here, and I hope you'll give Ghost Moon a try if you enjoy captivating romance, haunting mysteries, and page-turning suspense. Happy Reading!
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Paranormal Book #Giveaway! 25 #Paranormal #Books ~ Enter to Win! #amreading #Supernatural
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Love #YA? 21 #Books ~ #FREE or on sale! #Paranormal #Fantasy #amreading Young Adult #sale
If you like forbidden first love, supernatural secrets, and page-turning suspense, try Divine Fall! Revenge, Romance, and a Rogue Fallen Angel come together in Jamie and Dothan's story.
Readers' Choice Award Winner at The Romance Reviews! |
Monday, June 8, 2020
Love Second-Chance #Romance & #Paranormal Suspense? Check out this #Book Fair! #amreading
A damaged soldier, a secret baby, and a haunting mystery collide in HAUNTED SOULS Steamy Second-Chance Romance with Spooky Suspense |
Psychic medium Claire Linden is ready to tackle a haunted house...but not to face Max Baron, the man who once promised to love her forever, then disappeared... |
The three titles I've listed are featured in this promotion, along with 11 other books with a similar combination. Take a look and grab some new reads!
A reunion at a haunted lake house... Brandy's ghost has a message to share |
Saturday, June 6, 2020
#Free Review Copies! 14 #YA #Books for fans of Young Adult #Books #bookreviews #amreading
REVENGE, ROMANCE, AND A ROGUE FALLEN ANGEL... Forbidden First Love & Supernatural Secrets in award-winning Divine Fall |
Reviewers do need to have a Story Origin account, but this is free and easy...just link your review profiles from sites like Goodreads, Amazon, or Bookbub. Then request any of the titles that look interesting to receive a free review copy!
While "YA" refers to teen protagonists, there are many subgenres represented in the promo, including paranormal, romance, academy, fantasy, coming-of-age...visit the review promo here:
Monday, June 1, 2020
15 #FREE Books! Visit #NewEngland with a free read set in N.E.! #books #amreading #beachreads #CapeCod
Genres represented include Romantic Suspense, Cozy Mystery, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Women's Fiction, Mystery, and Romantic Comedies and Thrillers...but they all have the New England setting theme in common. Is there a catch? Only that if you find a title you want to read for free, you sign up for that author's newsletter...and why not connect with a new author you may love?
Check out the New England Stories Book Fair today!