I found a typo or a broken link in your book(s) and/or website. What should I do?

Congrats! (haha) Please email me at katie@katievanbrunt.com (Subject: I LOVE YOU BUT I FOUND A TYPO). If you have a screenshot of the specific problem, that’s helpful too!

Can I tag you in reviews or social media posts?

Usually, yes! Please tag me in 4- or 5-star reviews that are POSITIVE only. For the sake of my mental health, please do not tag me in reviews that say something like, “I loved this book BUT/EXCEPT…” (I call it the “4-star jump scare).

Are you open to collabs?

Yes! I am open to IG Lives, Podcasts, & Interviews, etc. Please email me: katie@katievanbrunt.com

Coffee or tea?

Coffee in the morning, tea in the evening.

What is your writing process like? Are you a “pantser” or a “plotter”?

What a terrible question… Kidding! (kinda…) I’m more of a “plantser.” I always start with a scene that excites me the most. I have to write in order to know my characters, so I’ll write a fun scene with lots of dialogue, then I’ll go back and nail down the character’s personalities/motivations, and plot the story. After my first draft, I do a “reverse outline,” where I summarize each chapter and make sure there’s sufficient character and story development.

Do you listen to music when you write?

Yes, but it has to be upbeat and instrumental. Lyrics are too distracting for me unless I’m editing.

Do you have any advice for writers?

First and foremost, write what you want to read! Don’t rush the process. Take your time. When writing your first book you have no idea how long anything will take. Will it take three months or a year to write the first draft? Will it take two weeks or two months to go through alpha/beta feedback and rewrite the draft? In my opinion, the most important thing to invest in is a good editor. Trust me, even if you think you understand Grammar and have an eye for typos, you still need an editor. Your readers will thank you.

Favorite tropes?

I love forced proximity, specifically one bed, which is why I wrote it in FOR THE PLOT.

Favorite hobbies? What do you do when you’re not writing?

Is napping a hobby? Because if so, YES! If I’m not writing, I’m reading, doing “arts and crafts” on Canva (lol), walking to the beach, working out (ugh), and of course spending time with my family because they’re the coolest.