Kathrese McKee | Author
@kmckeeauthor.bsky.social
Author of MARDAN'S MARK, fiction editor, rescue dog mom, and explorer of fantastic, magical worlds.
Find me at writingpursuits.com. No DMs.
Find me at writingpursuits.com. No DMs.
I'm intrigued by the Deceitful Zookeeper. Do they have a secret monster they need to feed? Is its favorite food fussy old ladies?
The 55-plus community is missing a resident at the end of their bus trip to the municipal zoo.
Now who's sorry for taking the special behind-the-scenes tour, Ann?
The 55-plus community is missing a resident at the end of their bus trip to the municipal zoo.
Now who's sorry for taking the special behind-the-scenes tour, Ann?
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I'm intrigued by the Deceitful Zookeeper. Do they have a secret monster they need to feed? Is its favorite food fussy old ladies?
The 55-plus community is missing a resident at the end of their bus trip to the municipal zoo.
Now who's sorry for taking the special behind-the-scenes tour, Ann?
The 55-plus community is missing a resident at the end of their bus trip to the municipal zoo.
Now who's sorry for taking the special behind-the-scenes tour, Ann?
Mediocrity, thy name is Ross Douthat of the @nytimes.com.
November 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Mediocrity, thy name is Ross Douthat of the @nytimes.com.
I hear what you did there. 🤭
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I hear what you did there. 🤭
He was only mostly dead before today.
He wasn’t already dead?
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
He was only mostly dead before today.
Want me to follow you back instead of blocking you outright?
POST YOUR OWN MATERIAL. If I see only reposts on your profile, it's not gonna happen. And for the love of Pete, do not DM me. I put that in my profile for a reason. Am I the only one getting a bunch of follows from bots?
POST YOUR OWN MATERIAL. If I see only reposts on your profile, it's not gonna happen. And for the love of Pete, do not DM me. I put that in my profile for a reason. Am I the only one getting a bunch of follows from bots?
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Want me to follow you back instead of blocking you outright?
POST YOUR OWN MATERIAL. If I see only reposts on your profile, it's not gonna happen. And for the love of Pete, do not DM me. I put that in my profile for a reason. Am I the only one getting a bunch of follows from bots?
POST YOUR OWN MATERIAL. If I see only reposts on your profile, it's not gonna happen. And for the love of Pete, do not DM me. I put that in my profile for a reason. Am I the only one getting a bunch of follows from bots?
"Why can't I put this book down?"
The answer: Ethos. Pathos. Logos. Mythos. Kairos.
Ancient principles. Modern page-turners.
Starting a 5-part series on persuasive fiction today. Perfect for indie authors ready to level up.
writingpursuits.com/persuasive-f...
The answer: Ethos. Pathos. Logos. Mythos. Kairos.
Ancient principles. Modern page-turners.
Starting a 5-part series on persuasive fiction today. Perfect for indie authors ready to level up.
writingpursuits.com/persuasive-f...
October 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"Why can't I put this book down?"
The answer: Ethos. Pathos. Logos. Mythos. Kairos.
Ancient principles. Modern page-turners.
Starting a 5-part series on persuasive fiction today. Perfect for indie authors ready to level up.
writingpursuits.com/persuasive-f...
The answer: Ethos. Pathos. Logos. Mythos. Kairos.
Ancient principles. Modern page-turners.
Starting a 5-part series on persuasive fiction today. Perfect for indie authors ready to level up.
writingpursuits.com/persuasive-f...
My heist plan was considerably more complicated than this.
I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
October 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
My heist plan was considerably more complicated than this.
I can relate.
October 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I can relate.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I cracked open Notion after years of avoiding it.
2 hours later: Complete book project roadmap. ✅
But I'm keeping Obsidian for the important stuff.
Why? New post explains 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
2 hours later: Complete book project roadmap. ✅
But I'm keeping Obsidian for the important stuff.
Why? New post explains 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
October 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I cracked open Notion after years of avoiding it.
2 hours later: Complete book project roadmap. ✅
But I'm keeping Obsidian for the important stuff.
Why? New post explains 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
2 hours later: Complete book project roadmap. ✅
But I'm keeping Obsidian for the important stuff.
Why? New post explains 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
The middle row, but mostly E. Mostly E. Sorry.
October 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The middle row, but mostly E. Mostly E. Sorry.
Indie authors: Stop trying to make ONE app do everything.
I use Notion for tasks, Obsidian for research. Game changer.
New post on why the two-tool system actually works 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
I use Notion for tasks, Obsidian for research. Game changer.
New post on why the two-tool system actually works 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
October 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Indie authors: Stop trying to make ONE app do everything.
I use Notion for tasks, Obsidian for research. Game changer.
New post on why the two-tool system actually works 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
I use Notion for tasks, Obsidian for research. Game changer.
New post on why the two-tool system actually works 👇
writingpursuits.com/obsidian-vs-...
Your voice is the one you hear most often. Not your spouse, parents, or kids (hard to believe, I know 😅). Authors, what's your inner voice telling you about your writing career? Is it helping or hurting?
New post on author mindset: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
New post on author mindset: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
October 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Your voice is the one you hear most often. Not your spouse, parents, or kids (hard to believe, I know 😅). Authors, what's your inner voice telling you about your writing career? Is it helping or hurting?
New post on author mindset: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
New post on author mindset: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
What does she want? The intensity is unnerving.
October 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What does she want? The intensity is unnerving.
Someone's trash is my new potting table. #gardensky #gardening
October 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Someone's trash is my new potting table. #gardensky #gardening
Real talk: Are you putting down successful authors while secretly wanting what they have?
That jealousy? It's showing you YOUR path forward. I break down why comparisonitis is actually useful in my latest: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
That jealousy? It's showing you YOUR path forward. I break down why comparisonitis is actually useful in my latest: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
Author Mindset Tips - One Thing Standing Between You and Finishing Your Novel (Hint: It's You) | Writing Pursuits
We hold ourselves back from our full potential. Most often, we don’t know why we act against our own best interests; here are a few author mindset tips.
writingpursuits.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Real talk: Are you putting down successful authors while secretly wanting what they have?
That jealousy? It's showing you YOUR path forward. I break down why comparisonitis is actually useful in my latest: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
That jealousy? It's showing you YOUR path forward. I break down why comparisonitis is actually useful in my latest: writingpursuits.com/author-minds...
Who would like to see an elephant ear bloom? Had a few moments before sundown to take this shot. Check the alt text for the real scoop.
October 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Who would like to see an elephant ear bloom? Had a few moments before sundown to take this shot. Check the alt text for the real scoop.
Revision Lab Cohort registration is open: cut bloat, fix pacing, protect voice. Structural triage included. Seats limited. Apply today. www.writingpursuits.com/cohorts/
October 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Revision Lab Cohort registration is open: cut bloat, fix pacing, protect voice. Structural triage included. Seats limited. Apply today. www.writingpursuits.com/cohorts/
This beautiful guy, hiding in my yucca plant. #gardensky
September 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This beautiful guy, hiding in my yucca plant. #gardensky
Took two Tylenol this morning. Just saying.
September 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Took two Tylenol this morning. Just saying.
September 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
At this rate, these elephant ears are going to be taller than me!
September 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
At this rate, these elephant ears are going to be taller than me!
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This isn't doomscrolling, it's schadenfeed.
August 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This isn't doomscrolling, it's schadenfeed.
The current mood on Bluesky.
I’m just saying that when it happens I’m jumping out of bed, running to my window, and tossing a coin to a boy to buy the biggest goose in town
August 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The current mood on Bluesky.