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.
"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...
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-...
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
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.
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
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!
It's this time of year. (August in Texas.)
August 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It's this time of year. (August in Texas.)
In honor of World Lizard Day, here's an anole trying to blend in.
August 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
In honor of World Lizard Day, here's an anole trying to blend in.
No cheating. Post the last pic of your pet.
Luna regarding me with strong disfavor.
Luna regarding me with strong disfavor.
July 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
No cheating. Post the last pic of your pet.
Luna regarding me with strong disfavor.
Luna regarding me with strong disfavor.
A sign of good things to come.
July 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
A sign of good things to come.
This Texas toad was watching me plant flowers this morning. #gardening
June 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This Texas toad was watching me plant flowers this morning. #gardening
Tell me the truth, should I be looking for fairies nearby?
Leucocoprinus fragilissimus #booksky #gardening #fairies
Leucocoprinus fragilissimus #booksky #gardening #fairies
June 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Tell me the truth, should I be looking for fairies nearby?
Leucocoprinus fragilissimus #booksky #gardening #fairies
Leucocoprinus fragilissimus #booksky #gardening #fairies
The scent is as rich as the bloom.
April 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The scent is as rich as the bloom.
I launched my vehicle, orbited the globe several times, AND returned to Earth successfully (surprisingly close to home.)
Now that I have unbiased, third-party corroboration, I am going public regarding this extraordinary accomplishment.
Now that I have unbiased, third-party corroboration, I am going public regarding this extraordinary accomplishment.
February 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I launched my vehicle, orbited the globe several times, AND returned to Earth successfully (surprisingly close to home.)
Now that I have unbiased, third-party corroboration, I am going public regarding this extraordinary accomplishment.
Now that I have unbiased, third-party corroboration, I am going public regarding this extraordinary accomplishment.
Umm, no thanks. No Copilot for me.
February 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Umm, no thanks. No Copilot for me.
Starting my writing day with a high protein breakfast of taco meat and egg whites with a whole egg embedded for extra yumminess.
January 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Starting my writing day with a high protein breakfast of taco meat and egg whites with a whole egg embedded for extra yumminess.
Temps were below freezing this morning, but this plant bloomed anyway.
January 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Temps were below freezing this morning, but this plant bloomed anyway.