News and Musings

A blog where Kathryn Knowles, author of the Quiescence Trilogy and founder of Mad Endeavour, will share news, musings, and other ephemera including book updates, helpful tips for Canadian authors, and the occasional book recommendation.

  • Pronunciation Guide – The Quiescence Trilogy

    Ever read a high fantasy book and wondered how to pronounce all those made-up words? Here’s a handy pronunciation guide for the Quiescence Trilogy.… Continue reading Pronunciation Guide – The Quiescence Trilogy

  • 12 TIPS FOR NEW INDIE AUTHORS – PART THREE

    I published three books in the span of 12 months. Here are 12 tips from my first year as an Indie Author. Part three of three.… Continue reading 12 TIPS FOR NEW INDIE AUTHORS – PART THREE

  • 12 Tips for New Indie Authors – Part two

    I published three books in the span of 12 months. Here are 12 tips from my first year as an Indie Author. Part two of three.… Continue reading 12 Tips for New Indie Authors – Part two

  • 12 Tips for New Indie Authors – Part One

    I published three books in the span of 12 months. Here are 12 tips from my first year as an Indie Author. Part one of three.… Continue reading 12 Tips for New Indie Authors – Part One

  • Inspiration – How to Cultivate Creative Ideas

    A lot of people talk about inspiration like it’s some magical, elusive thing – something we must be lucky enough to have bestowed upon us.… Continue reading Inspiration – How to Cultivate Creative Ideas

  • How do you know you’re a writer?

    Deciding to become an author. How do you know when you’re ready, or if this is the right path for you?… Continue reading How do you know you’re a writer?

  • About Me – Musings on Multitasking and Success

    What does success look like to you? It’s easy to get bogged down and stifled by other people’s definition of success – or worse yet, society’s definition. Ugh.… Continue reading About Me – Musings on Multitasking and Success