Monday Poetry: Odyssey

My odyssey
This last year
Has been a great adventure
With turning 18
I gained many responsibilities
Being able to do the lottery
Getting my license a month later
Publishing my first book
Prom
And
Graduation
Then came my second book
Plus a blog with engaged readers
Then came my first podcast
Maybe someday more will come
I continued to blog with Monday poetry
By September I published my latest poetry book
As well as starting my first part-time job
Struggling to juggle School, work, and blogging
I try to continue Monday poetry
And occasionally have an update post
National Write a Novel Month
Brought great joy
With draft one done
Editing is just my future
In hopes to publish this summer
Now with 2015 coming to a close
And a new year full of great opportunities
I am excited to see what 2016 will bring for me!

Happy New Year!!!!!!
So this week prompt is Odyssey. So I did a reflective poem about what 2015 did for me. Which is a lot. This was my odyssey of 2015.
What is your 2015 odyssey?
Comment with your answer.
Maybe try it in a poem.
Thanks for reading!
Kaitlyn

Monday Poetry: Wrapping

Tis the Season

The time of year

When after eating

turkey, mash potatoes, corn and more

We rush to the store

To catch that Black Friday Sale!

Thou many of us forget the true meaning of

Christmas

It is really not about what you receive

It is about celebrating with

Family

Or giving to thus who may be able

to afford a wonderful Christmas otherwise

Let us all be thankful for what we have

and give

Marry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Happy Honoka too!

So today's poem is on wrapping though the person who runs Poetry 101: Rehab said to write a poem about what this time of the year means to me. So that is what I was aiming for in this poem.

Hope you enjoyed this poem!

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Marry Christmas Everyone!!!!!!!

Kaitlyn

 

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Monday Poetry: Fallacy

Fantasy

There is  a world

that is different from ours

Where false statements are true

There is a world full of

Dragons,

witches, and wizards

A world that our dreams

Are true

Let your dreams run wild tonight!

This week's poem is on Fallacy. Though I may not have followed the theme. As I learned in speech class, Fallacy is a false statement of something. I also wanted to give everyone a heads up that I have updated My Poetry Through Years book on kindle. So please check for an update on it soon!

Happy Reading,

Kaitlyn

Monday Poetry: Magic

Magic

The time of year

when things put a smile

on your face

or

a twinkle

in your eye

the magic of Christmas

Those who believe

and give

The Magic of Giving

So I finally got this week's poetry rehab's prompt of magic and wanted to make it describe the time of year we are in right now, coming close to Christmas. Where all the children believe in Santa and the magic of giving to those in need.

Marry Christmas,

Kaitlyn

November Update

Hi, everyone! So last time I chatted with you I mentioned that I was doing National Write a Novel Month. Well, November has come and gone and I have finished my first draft! So now I am working my butt off, when I can find the time, to edit, edit, edit! In hopes to have this done within the next few months. Once I am done with this proses I want to offer you an opportunity to become a beta reader for me. What you will do is once I am happy with what I have edited and had a few of my closest friends read it. I want you to read it as well and let me know your thoughts on the novel. With doing so, you will get a free copy to read and give me your thoughts. Then once I am promoting for pre-order I will send you a free copy of the finished product. In hope, you would write a review on amazon. You can become my beta reader if you sign up for my newsletter! Within the coming months, I will be sending an email about this in more detail. So, I hope you will celebrate with me! On one draft done and many more to come!

LET'S PARTY!!!!!!

Kaitlyn

Happy ThanksGiving and Black Friday!

Hi, Everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Spending time with family and friends and not shopping until now. I enjoyed my Thanksgiving, we watched May's Thanksgiving parade and then went to see Goosebumps in 3D. I enjoyed the movie. Then we went to Golden Coral for dinner, and I did have my turkey and mashed potatoes. Once we were finished eating, we went to the BestBuy in the strip mall and my parents picked up some stuff as I kept my sister occupied since my parents were picking up something for her. Then we went to Target as well, and there was a Starbucks there. Making a joke, I said we could get hot chocolate. Of course, I was forced to get my sister a hot chocolate. That was the only thing I bought that last night. Bestbuy was more packed then Target was since we arrived at Bestbuy as they were letting people in. No one got hurt or any fights of what I know of. So I hope everyone had a get Thanksgiving and Shopping this great Black Friday.

Happy Holidays,

Kailyn

Some New Changes

Hi, Everyone! I have made some changes to two of my books. I just uploaded a new cover for my second poetry book (cover above), which is available on Amazon as an e-book. I plan to have this book soon available on Nook, iBook, and Kobo. Hopefully by Christmas. I also updated My collection of short stories book with different stories and some grammar improvements. Please make sure you check these books out as well as my first book.

I hope everyone is having a fantastic week and ready for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Black Friday.

I will have a poem up in the coming days as well as a special Thanksgiving post!

Talk soon,

Kaitlyn

New Self-Publishing Resources

Hi, Everyone! I have been busy searching many different marketing services that I could use to promote my books. Earlier today, Amazon send me a newsletter and on the right-hand side I saw many new services Amazon has. I looked into all of them and now so excited that I want to share them with you and see if you would help me use these services.

1. http://www.kindlescout.com- this is a new publishing service with Amazon where the readers are in control on which books get published. I think this could be an excellent opportunity for me to use for my novel that should come out this summer. Please check the site out and let me know if you would help me become published through this service.


2. http://www.acx.com- an audiobook self-publishing service. Where I can get an audiobook version of my book available on Audible, Amazon and iTunes. I think I will also try this service with my novel. Unless otherwise requested.

Please check out these sites and let me know what you like through commenting!

I would like to thank you all for the support and hope to write soon!

Kaitlyn

 

Sign Up for My Newsletter and Get a Free gift!!

Hey, everyone! I have The Life of a Self-Published Author Newsletter. This newsletter will be once a month and will be specifically for promoting my books. It will keep you updated with my next releases and upcoming sales. I promise to not spam or anything like that. That is why I plan to do it once a month maybe more if there is a particular sale. So please sign up for this newsletter if you want to stay updated on new releases and sales. You also get a special sneak peek to my second poetry book just for signing up. The sign-up bar will be above this post.  This information will no longer be on my blog so sign up today!

Thank you,

Kaitlyn Franzone

Pray for Paris

 



 

As many of you have heard that there were six attacks in Pairs yesterday. I do not know a lot to be honest but, I wanted to do a particular post to ask you, my readers, to pray for Paris. They are in for a rough time, and we all need to stand and help them. Even with the language barrier. So for the next few days I want everyone to reflect on how our lives are unique and one hundred and twenty life were lost yesterday. (That is the number I heard last night on the news. I do not know if that is still true.)

Unique

our lives

are special

They are

important

but,

when lives

are

cut short

It is

not fair

But,

the world

is never fair

Today lets

Reflect

on how

unique

our lives

are

and

Pray for

the

120

lives

lost

PRAY FOR PARIS

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Kaitlyn

Fifty Word Flash Fiction

My Dream Wedding

My new life with the love of my life begins with the five hundred dollar wedding dress and his nicely pressed tux with a bowtie of course. After we had said our vows, we partied the night away with our families. This is my dream wedding. Chesses!

So a new challenge that I am starting for flash fiction that is only fifty words long this will be a monthly event.

Hope you enjoyed this Flash Fiction!

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Kaitlyn

Monday Poetry: Missing

Missing

Heart beating

Five times faster

You can not breath

Or

Think

Where is she?

"Kailyn!!!!!!!!"

No answer

Heart rate rises

"Kailyn!!!!!!!!!"

No answer

So inspiration is just what a mother or parent is feeling as they are looking for their lost child. The panic and fear.

Sorry for the miss absent

Hope you enjoy this poem!

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Kaitlyn

What I have Been and am Doing.

Hi, everyone! Happy Wednesday! I wanted to do an update for you guys! I did a little bit of changing to the site today and will continue to do so. The biggest difference so far is my book pages have totally upgraded. They are, I believe, more professional so, please take a peek at them! Also, it is November! This month is special for a writer because it is writing a novel month! Therefore, I have joined a site called NaNoWriMo. This site is designed for writers to come together with one primary goal, to write 50,000 words by the end of the month. In which this becomes their novel. I am planning on finishing my first novel and have it published by summer in 2016 if not sooner. Therefore, all my writing is focused on finishing this book this month.  So if you do not see many post this month that is why. I plan to continue the Monday Poetry. There will a post after this with this weeks poem.

Thank you, everyone, for your support!

More news to come in the following months, make sure to subscribe to my newsletter, to get sneak peeks on my newest books.

Kaitlyn

 

Update 10/26/2015

 

Hi, Everyone!

Sorry for being away. My life is busy with school, work and writing. I wanted to let everyone know that I have made some changes to my site.

1. I have added some banners


2. two products I would like to recommend to everyone

So I have added a banner for my newsletter and removed the widget. I believe I it is better this way so I do not have too many widgets and overwhelm everyone.

I have also added two pages with two products I would like to recommend that everyone should check out.

1. Siteground- This is the site I decided to get my hosting will for only $3.95 a month you can get WordPress hosting plus a free domain name included.

2. Grammarly- As many of you know that I have spelling issues but, I have found this great product that is teaching me what I am doing wrong not just spelling but, with grammar. You can start free with a chrome or firefox extension!



 

Thank you all for checking these products out!

Until next time,

Kaitlyn

This is Our Year!

This is our year Cubs fans!

Just last night the Cubs beat the Cardinals 6-4 earning the national league division championship! Just as it was predicted in Back to the Future part 2. The Chicago Cubs are going to make it all the way. Now as we the fans keep holding our breath. It is time to celebrate in style. We have until Saturday to enjoy the win as we wait to see who the Cubs will play next. It could be the New York Mets or the L.A.. Dodgers My mom and I are hoping it would be the Mets for the time difference reason. Though whoever it may be, the Chicago Cubs will get through it. Last night after we won the four of us went out and bought the new shorts. My Dad even put on Cubs music that we have while driving over. When we won my mom was so happy she was crying and I believe she is still in shock. I am just excited as she is and wish that my Nanna was here. She would have had a huge bet at the nursing home she was at since everyone there are cardinals fans. Even though they are still in the state of Illinois.  She would be yelling at the top of her lungs that the cubs won and have a party. I am not sure what the bet would have been but, I am sure everyone would have to be wearing Cubs shorts and state that the cubs are better than the Cardinals. That would be that start of it I am sure she would have made it more interesting. I even have my Cubbie Bear with me as I write this. I decided that he needed a vacation from working so hard with these games. He needed the time out of the house. With that, I would like to close with a poem I wrote a few years back as a birthday gift for my Mom.  This poem can also be found in my first poetry book.

The World Series

Every year

Everyone holds their breath

For one day

Crossing their fingers

Every day

Just hoping that

Their home team

 Makes it

Praying; cheering

Celebrating the day!

That day is when the

Chicago Cubs

WIN THE WORLD SERIES!!

ALL WAS QUIET!

This is the Year!

Kaitlyn

 

 

A Survey

Hi, Everyone!

I have created a four-question survey for you to answer. I just want your feedback on my blog and see what you like and want to see more of.

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Writing 201: Poetry Day 2-4

Hi, everyone! I am doing a giant post of the last few days that I missed with writing 201. So these are the poems I wrote for the last few assignments.

Day 2: gift, Acrostic, and smile

Gift

A box

box with color

color rapper

dots and stars

elephants too.

Flowers bright as the sun

Gifts

Day 3: Skin, Prose Poetry and Internal Rhyme

Tree

As tall as the empire state building. You can't stand away. green as grass leaves. brown as bricks bark. bark as rough as a mountain. Bark that protects from the weather. rain, snow, and wind you still stand.

Day 4: Imperfect, Limerick, and enjambment

We are imperfect

which can cause  conflict

We may yell and fight

Yet we all may be right

We are all imperfect

So here are my poems so I am caught up with writing 201: Poetry! YAY!

Hope you enjoy these poems!

Comment bellow!

Would you buy a book of all the poems I have writen on my blog?

I have been thinking for a long time. If I should take all the poems I have written on my blog and make it available as a book. So I have a poll for everyone to answer for me. This poll will expire in a week. Please be honest as you can with this. I just want to know if anyone would really buy the book if I put one together.

Also, maybe in the comments add what device you would like to read the book. That way I can make sure I have it available for everyone.

Thank you for your feedback!

P.S. Thank you for those of you who filled out the last two polls. I got an even result of how to create a blog and use it and how to write poetry. So I will work on those as well. Thank you for the four poeple who did those polls.

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Writing 201 poetry: Screen

Screen

Children are playing

enjoying their time as they learn

fun, running around

I have signed up for writing 201 poetry. So for about a month I will be writing poems every day!

I hope everyone enjoys these ones of a kind poems.

2015 Goals

Hi, everyone! Yesterday was the last day of Writing 101. So the last prompt asked us to look to the future and write down what they are.

My Goals for 2015

1. I would like to gain 50+ more followers


2. I would like to sell 100 copies each of my books


3. I would like to have my first draft done for my novel ( plan to come out summer of 2016)


4. I would like to have 50+  subscribers on my email newsletter list


5. I would like to become more popular.

My future brings more excited people to my site and shows me I can do anything when I put my mind and heart to it.

I want you, my reader, to help with some of these goals maybe pick three that you can help me with. Then, today do something that will help me in that area.  It could be as simply liking on Facebook or following me on twitter. It could be subscribing to my newsletter. Even just a shout out about me on whatever social network you use.  Even a book review on amazon will help lots.  This will help me reach my goals which, will mean the world to me. Also, please answer the two polls bellow.

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Thank you for reading and responding to these polls.

 

A bright future awaits!

 

New Home!

I have deleted my old site and so now all of my posts will be coming from this site.

Hopefully everyone has checked out my new site. It has the same layout but will some new added features.

If you have not yet, make sure you sign up for my newsletter where you get sneak peers on everything about my books.

Also, do not be shy and poke around a bit.

Thanks

Kaitlyn

Hi, Everyone!

Hi, all!

Just want to give everyone an update on what is going on. As you all should know, from my last few post, I have changed domain names and become self-hosted.

This post is coming from my new site. Therefore, I will be closing down my other site in a few days. I have transferred all the post, comment, pictures, and all of you over to this site. So you will still receive emails about my post. Also, I have added an email newsletter. This newsletter is different from just following this blog. The newsletter allows you to get an inside look at my books.  Where you will get a first glimpse into my books and for signing up you will get an extended sneak peek into my newest book, My Poetry Through the Years: Book 2. Also, you will be notified about sales and giveaways with my books. So please sign up and I will send you the free extended sneak peek.

I am so excited to have expanded my site and can not wait for what is coming. I will continue to improve and change this site as we go on. If you have suggestions on anything you would like to see or change on my site email me @ kaitlynfranzonewriter@gmail.com

Thanks for all of your support!

Kaitlyn

Monday Poetry: Exposition

Exposition

All around the world

People come

to see

Art, crafts,

 favourite actors or actresses

From art

to

Comicon

People come all over the world

to see new things

Blogging 201 Day 9: Buddy System

Hi, everyone. I would like to ask you something. If I were to have a guest speaker, what kind of person would you like to have guest speak? I was thinking since, this is the theme of the blog, that I would have someone who is self-published. They may not be a poet or short story writer like me but could be a fiction writer who has written a novel. I could do non-fiction but, unsure what you, the reader, would like. So please fill out the poll I created and if you would like to explain your choice you can comment too. This is today's assignment for blogging 201. If you are a self-published writer and are interested please go to my "contact me" page and email me.
Thanks, everyone!
Kaitlyn

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What I do when I am not Writing?

1. I am at school in one of four of my classes. Or I could be in the library doing my homework.


2. I could be working. As may of you know I started my first job last Friday and I am happy to say it is going great!


3. I could be knitting or crocheting though I have not done that in a while.


4. I could be cozy on my couch and watch my favorite TV show Doctor Who. Which season 9 just started this last Saturday.

These are the things I may be doing when I am not writing.

What about you? What do you do when you are not reading my post?

Happy reading!

Monday Poetry: Reflections

Reflections

What are you

thinking?

When you sit by yourself?

What are you reliving?

or

Dreaming of?

What makes you reflect?

Seeing a old friend

after many years?

See a picture of a

love one

who has left?

What do you reflect on?

Two Days Left!

This is your last chance to get me first poetry book FREE!

Also, Tomorrow my second poetry book will be available to purchase!!!

Please check them out and do not forget My collection of short stories!

Check out my books here!

I also want to thank those who answered my call to write a book review for me.

Those reviews will really help me!

Thank you all for supporting me!

I hope to write soon!

Happy Reading!

Help with book reviews

Hi, Everyone!

I would like to ask if anyone would be willing to write book reviews on my three books.

• My Poetry Through the Years


• My Collection of Short Stories


• My Poetry Through the Years: Book 2

I need reviews on my books. So if you are interested email me @

kaitlynfranzonewriter@gmail.com

Let me which book if you want: one, two or all three and if you want a kindle or other version. Other meaning, Nook, IBook, or kobo. Then I will send you that version of the book for FREE in exchange for the positive honest review. This file will allow you to read the book on any platform: Kindle, IBook, Nook, and Kobo app or e-reader.

This will help me a lot!

THANK YOU!

Happy reading!

Let's celebrate!

Great news everyone! I have reached 100 followers!

To celebrate I would like to remind everyone that my first poetry book is FREE on Kindle!

Click for your FREE book!

Please enjoy to book and write a review on Amazon when you can!

I would also like to thank everyone for following me and supporting me.

YOU are what makes me come every day and blog!

THANK YOU!
LET'S PARTY!!!!

Monday Poetry: Driving

Driving

Many drive

For hours on end

To work,

School,

Family,

Friends,

Vacations

But,

Why?

Because

We like it?

Have no choice?

There are many reasons

What are your's?

writing 101, Day 5: Let social media inspire you!

https://twitter.com/leverus/status/593065340516618240

I find it hard for me to write an essay or a research paper. But, when it come to poetry and stories... it just comes to me. Though, I may need improvement on my grammar and things but, I enjoy it more! Just as much as being around all the young kids. That is why I have been fighting in my head should I really be going to  school to become a teacher or should I really try to do more writing. The plan was that I go to school for teaching and get a secured job. Then I do the writing on the side until I HAVE to quit teaching and become a full-time writer. But, see the thing is I never planned on publishing just before graduation. I never thought I would blog. This seemed to get off the topic of the tweet... that is ok, right?

Comment bellow what you would like to see me do.

Happy reading!

Writing 101: Day 3: one word imperation

Home

The place

that is safe

The place

that is comforting

The place

that is warm

The place

where your love ones

Wait for you

The place

we call

HOME

Blogging 201: Day 1: three goals

So today marks the first day of blogging 201! Today's assignment is to write three goals I have for my blog.

1. I would like to gain 200 followers by July 2016! I am almost half way there!


2. I would like to get 100 copies of EACH of my books sold by July of 2016


3. I would like to get an average of 500 visitors EACH month

I would like YOU, my reader, to help me reach these goals!

You can help me by:

Spreading the word about my blog and books to family and friends.

Encourage them to follow me on my blog facebook and twitter.

LEAVE REVIEWS on any of my books you may have read. It helps a lot!

You can start by getting my first poem book FREE today and leaving a review!

Get my first book FREE! Please leave a review too.

Please share, like and comment!

Happy reading!

Writing 101 Day 6: The space to write

So for today's assignment for writing 101, I am to tell you where I write.

So the two main places I most likely be writing at is at school and home.

At school I will mainly write in the library where there are small offices for students to sit down and do homework, Then there is what I am doing right now I am just at a small table outside my class I am waiting to let in.

At home, I mainly hide up in my room to write. I just sit on my bed with my laptop on my lap desk. I find it less distracting to be up in my room since everyone else is downstairs watching tv.

My Poetry Through the Years: Book 2 Available for Pre-order!

Hello, Everyone! I am  very excited to announce that my second poetry book is available for pre-order on kindle! This book is packed with even more fun poems to read and enjoy.  You can pre-order the book starting today and it will be available September 18.

In this book of poems, the main theme is change, summer and more. The reason behind these themes is, at the time of writing many of the poems are in the theme of life change. These poems let me reflect on the fact that I had just graduated high school and gotten my diploma. I was still a little in shock in the fact that I was done with high school and ready to jump into the real world.

The other theme of summer. At the time, of course, it was summer in Juneish. So I had to write on how hot it was and so on.

Then there are a few poems that do not go into the two main themes of change and summer. They are the miscellanies poems that I wrote when the inspiration came to me.

Now to the cover, I created the cover to represent new beginnings with the door nob. Which is a very important part of this book, change and new beginnings are part of our lives. It is normal to feel scared to what may come. This poem book helped me reflect on these changes. There will be a different cover for the other e-books and paperback. A friend of mine is designing for me. I will keep you updated on the cover design.

On another news is that I will have my first poetry book free from Monday, September 14- Friday, September 18th to celebrate the second book coming out.

If you are unsure of buying these book check out my sneak peeks!
My Poetry Through the Years Sneak Peek...
My Collection of Short Stories Sneak Peek...
My Poetry Through the Years: Book 2 sneak peek

To purchase all of my  books click here.

Thank you for all your support and I hope you enjoy the new book!

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Friday Update!

Hi, everyone! If you did not see my Wednesday flash fiction post. I announced that my life is getting a bit busier. I started college at the end of August. So now I most try to focus on homework. Also, I finally start my first part-time job a week from today!

So I am now working at a children's museum near me where I am on the floor engaging children to learn as they play. I am very excited to start work here since, I went to the museum as a child and I was volunteering a little bit before they had a flood. Flood?! You may say. Yes, a flood let me explain. In January, we had a few very cold days to the point that the museum was closed. Overnight the second day of being closed the main pipe broke and flooded all three floors of the museum. So that morning one of the workers came in and found that the place was flooded. Since, the museum had been under repair and made many improvements. When I received an email that they were going to start hiring I jump on the bandwagon and applied. I crossed my fingers for luck. I was asked to do an interview and did. Then, at the beginning of August I accepted the job. I have been going through training and will start a week from today.

I am very excited to be able to work in a very fun and inviting environment! Noting this, with working and school, I may not be able to blog as much as I would like. I hope to keep up with my Monday poetry and the Wednesday flash fiction. Though the podcast will not be able to do once a month. I hope to do them maybe every two or three months depending on my schedule. With this being said if I stop blogging for a month this is why and I will do my very best to put away time to blog.

I want to thank everyone for supporting me these last few months. I hope everyone will continue to support me as I make my schedule changes.

STAY TUNE FOR MORE EXCITING NEWS TOMORROW!

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My Fourth Liebster Award!

Rules

• Once you are nominated, make a post thanking and linking the person who nominated you.


• Include the Liebster Award sticker in the post too.


• Nominate 5 -10 other bloggers who you feel are worthy of this award. Let them know they have been nominated by commenting on one of their posts. You can also nominate the person who nominated you.


• Ensure all of these bloggers have less than 200 followers.


• Answer the eleven questions asked to you by the person who nominated you, and make eleven questions of your own for your nominees or you may use the same questions.


• Lastly, COPY these rules in the post.

So I was nominated a while back the first time I got this award. Since then I have been nominated by josh iyer, kristina van hoose, and femininematerz. Thank you all for the nomination!

Questions from Kristina Van Hoose

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

I would be a seahorse because I have always thought them to be pretty cool.

If you could be a character in any book – or just be in any book – what character/book would you choose? Why?

This is hard...I have read a lot of really good books. But, it would have to be...Harry potter I have always dreamed of being a witch like Hermione.

What’s one thing you hope to accomplish in your lifetime?

To become a famous author

How long have you known your best friend?

Gosh, it has been a long time since elementary... I graduated high school this last may you can do the math.

What’s your favorite _______? You get to decide what favorite you write about. From colors to numbers to food to places. You decide.

My favorite stuff animal is my cubby bear.

What’s one book or blog you’d recommend that I read?

Harry Potter and My and my friend Josh's blog

Dogs, cats, both or neither?

Dog

What was your first job?

Basically babysitting but I have finally gotten my first part-time job and a children's museum near me!

What would you tell your childhood self?

Believe in yourself and enjoy being young.

Who is your biggest role model or hero?

Matt smith, J.k. Rowling and Rick Riordan

Wildcard: Ask yourself a question and answer it.

Questions from femininematerz

What was the most difficult job you ever did?

Do not know only have babysat and it is not too difficult.

If there is one thing you could change about yourself what would that be?

Nothing I believe I am just fine the way I am.

When you were growing up, did you think about becoming famous when you grow up?

I do and I still do. I want to be a famous author one day.

Name and share one song you listen to repeatedly and why?

I just listen to ka love on the radio.

Do you enjoy dancing or are you a wallflower?

I enjoy dancing. when I was young I took over a wedding dancing in the alley.

What is that one thing that always brings a smile to your face?

Everything makes me happy. I am a very happy person.

What is your favorite color?

purple

What would you like as a surprise vacation?

Paris

Have you ever given much thought to the purpose of life?

To teach young minds and write to my hearts content

Do you believe in the existence of God?

Yes, I go to church and was raised in that kind of environment.

Have you ever volunteered for something?

yes. I have done Vacation Bible school multiple times. I usher during mass. I was volunteering at the children's museum that I now work for.

If you could meet one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be?

Matt Smith- he was the eleventh Doctor on Doctor who.

What question would you most like to ask

Where in the world would you like to visit for the first time?

Paris and London

What is the simplest thing that makes you smile?

People.

What would be your dream job?

To be a full-time, writer.

Who do you look up to or who inspires you?

other authors like J.K. rowling or rick ridden

What is your favorite month and why?

do not really have one.

What makes you angry?

When and where were you happiest?

every second of everyday.

Wednesday Flash Fiction at LAST!

Before I get to the story I want to say sorry I have not been doing this. The last few topics just did not call out to me. I have also started school where I need to focus on my homework. Then there is another thing I am starting my first part-time job in a week and a half. I am so excited to have had this opportunity to finally work with a paycheck. I know there are a few done sides to that taxes and things like that. BUT, I will be paid on normal bases. So what I am trying to say my life is going to get very busy. So If I stop posting that is why and maybe a little hello may help me interact. I do have Cortana remind me about posts but, I think I need to decide on a different time for her to do it.

So here is this week Flash Fiction!



“As her mount shifted uneasily under her, she grasped the brim of her old felt Stetson, gazed upwards and remembered Jean Pierre.”

“How did I get here?” she asked herself, looking around franticly.

“I do not remember anything. One second I was…” She said trying to think what she was doing before all of this happened.

“I don’t remember…I don’t remember!” She said ready to cry a river.

“What wrong?” a low voice man asked behind her. She tried to put herself together.

“O nothing… I thought I did not know where I was but, I do, I am in Paris.” She said turning around and smiling.

“O well if that is the case then I need you to come with me.” The man said pulling out a gun. She was in shock. Then other men came behind her and grabbed her arms.

“What are you doing? Let me go!” she screened and struggled to get out of the men’s arms.

“You are special Kim. You must be contained.”

I know it is a cliff hanger. Sorry, maybe one day you will be able to learn what happens.

Until next time!

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Monday Poetry: Smoke

Smoke

you are thick

and grey

you make us

imagine

things

that are not

truly there

you are part of dreams

that we think are real

You can be deadly

to those around us

and to ourselves

when we can not

tell the difference

of reality

and fantasy

Writing 101 Day 2: write a list

This is today's assignment from writing 101.

Top 8 Things I like...

1. My teddy bear named cubby bear


2. young children, they always make me smile


3. knit and crochet


4. making handmade gifts


5. blogging


6. writing poems or short stories


7. Doctor who ( British tv show)


8. hanging out with my friend Josh and/ or Hope

What things do you like?

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Writing 101 Day 1: I Write Because...

I write because...

It allows me to express myself in a different way they just talking to a friend.

I write because...

I really enjoy doing it and allows me to let eliminate my stress though out or at the end of the day.

I write because...

It is who I am. I was always a bookworm. I LOVE SCI-Fi, FANTASY!!!!!!! I grow up with Harry Potter in my life and I has allowed me to be very creative and be a dreamer.

I write because...

My main dream is to become a famous writer.

I write because....

I CAN!!!

Check out my about page for more of my background.

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A new Nomination!

I was nominated by New Heart= New Beginnings

Thank you So Much!

The RULES of accepting the Sunshine Award are as follows:

• Acknowledge and thank the nominating blogger with a link to their website.
  Share 11 random facts about myself by answering the questions the nominating blogger has created for me.
  List 11 bloggers I believe deserve some recognition and a little blogging love! (I can’t nominate the blogger who nominated me.)
  Let the 11 bloggers know I nominated them.
  Post 11 questions for the bloggers I nominate to answer.

The Questions from my nomination

Describe yourself in 4 words?

Cheerful, engaging, hard worker, and kind

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?

Paris/ London.

Are you a registered organ donor?

No I am not.

What do you call your happy place?

Here. where I can share what I am doing and new accomplishments.

What is your number 1 priority in your life today?

To become Financially stable.

Are you a political person?

no.

Dog or cat?

Dog. I grow up with dogs. Do not have any now just two bunnies and a bird. When I move out I want to get a Yorkie

Favorite color?

Purple.

Are you more comfortable dressing up or wearing comfy cloths?

Both I dress up occasionally and I will wear sweets and a hoodie in the winter.

Would you be able to be a public speaker?

I am working on it. I get really nerves when I do presentations in school. But I am taking a speech class this semester.

Last one, give a quick description of yourself?

I am a very cheerful person.

My Nominations

1. Joshua Iyer from Music composition infomation


2. Beth and Mick from Safe and sound


3. Sarah from  Prejudice & Politics


4. Kathleen Clarke  from Clarke Write


5. andy townend


6. Liz Bennefeld


7. Ginni Deville

Here are my Questions

1. What is your hobby? Other then blogging maybe.


2. If you were to move tomorrow were would you go and why?


3. If you could travel to anywhere where would you go and why?


4. How would you describe yourself?


5. What is your happy place?


6. What was your favorite toy/stuff animal as a child?


7. list five things on your bucket list and explain why?


8. What is your dream job?


9. What is your favorite childhood memory?


10. What legacy do you want to leave yourself before you leave?


11. What is your favorite color?

Thank you New heart= New beginning for the nomination!

Congratulation to my Nominees!

Monday Poetry: Decisions

Hi Everyone! I am sorry this post is late, by two-day, BUT I am here to share this poem with you

Decisions

We make

Choices

everyday

These

Decisions

Make us

who we are

Every moment

we choose

from

making friends,

saying "Yes"

to

running away,

joining the "wrong" group

These things make us

who we are

MAKE THE DECISION

YOU WILL NOT REGRET!

So this is this weeks prompt Decisions. I took the idea to describe what these choices mean to us.

Hope you enjoyed this post!

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Until next time!

Monday Poetry: Moment

Moments

Moment

a flash of time

Moment

a secont

or

More

Moment

The thing you

Can not look

Back

Moment

You were

There now

Gone

Moment

So my inspiration is just what a moment is. Is it a second or more? It is something you can not take back. Hope you enjoy today's poem. See you Wednesday for flash fiction.

Happy Reading!

Introduction

Here is a post of a fellow friend of mine. He is a composer and is going to college to become one. This is his about me post. He has many YouTube videos and recordings of his original music. Please check his site out. Enjoy!

Poetry 101 Rehab: FORWARD

Forward

Since you

have passed

I have been

going forward

Forward with my life

with publishing,

graduation and

my new job

My life has

become better

Though

My heart has

a empty hole

since you

passed

But I am moving

FORWARD!

And can not

wait to see

you again!!

This is the poetry 101 rehab theme of the week. So I took the thought of moving forward and the idea of the passing of my grandma (nanna) and put it together. Hope you enjoy! If you want to join in the fun and write poems on Monday here is a link to the website.

Poetry 101 rehab website

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First Podcast episode!

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Hello everyone I am so excited to have published my first podcast!

In this podcast I tell you a bit about myself and my first two published books. I also answer a few question for you the readers. Just a heads up this is my very first podcast and it may get skippy a little because of where I cut a bit so just hold on I hope as I continue posting these they will become better. I would like to thank the readers who asked the questions for this podcast. I hope you enjoy this podcast! As I said at the end if you think of a question please comment on this post and you will hear it on the next podcast.

ENJOY!

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I Have Gotten Nominated!

Hi Everyone! I am proud to say I have gotten nominated for the Liebster Award. I was nominated from  steelcityman. Thank you for the nomination!



Rules

Once you are nominated, make a post thanking and linking the person who nominated you.
Include the Liebster Award sticker in the post too.
Nominate 5 -10 other bloggers who you feel are worthy of this award. Let them know they have been nominated by commenting on one of their posts. You can also nominate the person who nominated you.
Ensure all of these bloggers have less than 200 followers.
Answer the eleven questions asked to you by the person who nominated you, and make eleven questions of your own for your nominees or you may use the same questions.
Lastly, COPY these rules in the post.

So here are the 11 questions asked by me to answer:

1/ Who or what inspired you to write books/blogs ?

Well I guess I did. My main dream is to become a best selling author. So when i found out that I could self-publish I had to do it so that is when My poetry through the years book was born. I also got the creativeness from my Grandma (nanna) who is the one who past a way a year a go this last Monday August 10th.  I created a special post for her called A Year After... If you want to check it out. Also my Great Aunt who is also a writer inspired me that I could write just like her. She has a blog too. Safe and Sound Blog

2/ If there is one event in world history you could change, what would it be ?

9/11 it was a tragic day for all of us in America. I was only in pre-school at the time and can only imagine the loss.

3/ Staying with world history, what is the time period you would most like to live in ?

The Renaissance era. My parents took me to the Bristol Renaissance Faire almost every year. I really enjoy it. I love the jousting show they do. The era just interest me in some way. It sparks a light in my eyes I do not understand why. I feel I connect to that era some how,

4/ If there is one sport you can excel at above all others, which would it be ?

archery, I am hoping to learn soon and I think it would be fun.

5/ If you could invite one of the worlds most famous philosophers to dine with you, who would it be ?

I have no idea I never learned about famous philosophers to really answer this question. If it was just a famous person I would say Matt Smith he is a British actor who played the eleventh doctor in Doctor who ( A British TV show that is my favorite and he is my favorite doctor from the show.)

6/ If you were a character in George Orwell's 'ANIMAL FARM' which one would you be ?

To be perfectly honest I never read the book so I have no idea.

7/ What is your all time favourite film ?

Harry Potter I grew up seeing all the movies and read every single book. I enjoy the last two Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 and 2.

8/ What is your signature dish/favorite meal?

I Love pizza. My mom does not make a lot of homemade meals. Though I do Love the chili she makes without beans.

9/ What is your favorite poem?

My favorite poem I wrote is my first Cubbie Bear poem it is in My Poetry Through the Year. It was the first poem I wrote sophomore year of high school and I believe one of my best.

10/ what makes you a happy person ?

I really do not know I just enjoy life and do what I love. I usually always smile. I am just a naturally happy person.

11/ Where in the world (or out of it) would you most like to travel to?

I would LOVE to travel to Paris. I have always had an interest to Paris and the United Kingdom.

Here are my nominees!

First is Joshua Iyer, He is a young man who dreams to be a composer.. His blog show cases some of his recent achievements and works.

The second is Gabriella Franzone. Her blog is about music where she will do covers and talk about her favorite singers Austin Mahone and Becky G.

I think that is it I can not seem to find any more blogs. so here are my questions for my nominees!

1. What inspired you to start blogging?

2. If you were able to move tomorrow to anywhere around the world where would you go and why?

3. what is your favorite book?

4. What time period would you like to live in? From the past or future.

5. who do you look up to?

6. What is your all time favorite movie?

7. What is your dream job?

8. what is your favorite meal?

9. What is your favorite stuff animal?

10. What was your favorite game to play as a kid? it can be a board game or pretend.

11. Why are you blogging?

Thank you for the nomination and congrats to the nominees!

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Wednesday Finish the Story

HI everyone! Hope your week is going well, here is my flash fiction. I have decided on doing the Monday finish the story but post it on Wednesday. That way I have all of Tuesday to write it up plus, I have my poem on Mondays so I wanted to have a even schedule to post. I have exciting news and it will be revealing in my next post! Enjoy the Flash Fiction!

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“Where did they go?” I asked Hope, my best friend, as I saw my little sis and her so called "boyfriend" running towards the giant rock. The rock was red and seemed to have a tunnel system that seemed to be two stories high.

"I have no idea." She said shrugging and shaking her head.

"Maybe we should silently follow them to find out?" I asked nodding my head in their general direction. Hope just shrugged and followed my lead. So we tip toed through the field. Staying far enough that they would not notice us. Then they went into one of the cave entrance. Hope and I waited a minute before following in after them. That is when I heard giggling. My heart was racing. Then I stopped suddenly. My arm raised to stop Hope. My eyes widen in shock.

"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING TO MY SISTER!"

Monday Poetry Couldn't

Couldn't

Life is to hard

With out you

I couldn't dream

Life with out you

Life Couldn't

be the same

with out you

But I most

Press forward

With out

YOU!

This poem is in memory of my nanna. If you read the post before this one today August 10 is the one year anniversary since she passed. The previous post will explain more about it.

Here is a link to it:

https://kaitlynfranzone.wordpress.com/2015/08/10/a-year-after/

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A Year After.....

Today marks the one year anniversary of my Nanna ( Grandma) passing. She was the best Nanna a grandchild could have. She would play her guitar and sing songs as I would dance when I was young. She was a fun Nanna. When she had to go live in a nursing home. We would visit on Sundays after going to church and having lunch. We would play games, watch the Chicago Cubs and just enjoy each other. We would even make extra visits for the fourth of July or during the Christmas holiday the nursing home would have people visit we would surprise her by showing up for it. Then, when my Aunt decided that it would be best for her to move closer to her I was devastated. So by that point we had to drive four and a half hours to see her. We would go every Thanksgiving, a few Easters and some birthdays.

A year a go today was when she passed quietly. She had to wait for her last Cubs win before she left and about one hour after Rizzo brought in the winning run and she heard her last GO CUBS GO! She was a huge cubs fan and wanted to see them win the world series. Though she did not get her world series win, I hope this is the year where I may go and enjoy the win in her place.

With her leaving I changed a lot. Over the school year I explored new options and enjoyed every minute of it. It. I published my first book My Poetry Through the Years, which the last poem is dedicated to her. I know she would of been very proud of me for publishing not just the poetry book but also the collection of short stories. She is proud of me for graduating too. But, overall she is proud that I have pressed forward and not back since she left. She did hear some of the poems in my book before passing. Mostly all the cubs poems. She enjoyed them. So here is a poem to reflect on this last year and how much I miss my Nanna.

Love never dies

You were there for me
At time of need
At time of happiness
At time of love

You were there for me
When I was young
Dancing to your music
We had our own saying
" see you later alligator
In a while crocodile. "
We had our own song
"You are my sunshine"
We had our fun
But now you are gone
But I live on in memory
Of you
My love will never die
For you
All I have done
This last year
Is for you
I know
You are proud
And you know what the
Future will bring
Go Cubs!
I Love you Nanna!

Update Friday August 7 2015

Hi Everyone! I just want to let you know that I am going to post the Monday finish the story on Wednesday. I get the prompt on Mondays that gives me all day Tuesday to type it all up were I can publish it on Wednesday. So I hope you enjoy next weeks flash fiction.

Also I am working on my podcast which will be done possibly end of August early September. I really excited about the podcast and can not wait to publish the first one. Also this will be that last few weeks to get My Poetry Through the Years eBook for free on nook, ibook, kobo and lulu. I will be raising the price to $.99 and keeping it there. I will do a promotional countdown on the poetry  book on kindle when my second poetry book comes out Mid-September. I am also excited to announce that i have a real part-time job! I have just accepted. I will let you know more once I know I am clear too. I am really excited and bless that I have found this job.

So other then Mondays being poetry day and Wednesday being flash fiction. Fridays will be my podcast or just a post like this on those Fridays that I have no podcast.

I would love to hear some more questions for the podcast so I can plan out episode two.

Thank you for being my readers.  You are the best in every way.

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Monday Poetry

Partitions

We are divided

With different beliefs

We are broken up

Into different

Groups

With

White, black, indian,

Gay, straight

Married or single.

Men or woman

Partitions are part

Of our lives

But why

Do we have

To be separated

Why not be

One

Let us stop

The partition

In our life

And

Become

One!

I had to look up this word "Partition" to understand what to write about. I believe that I understand and hope you enjoy this poem. I can not wait for next weeks theme!

Q&A questions

Hi everyone thank you for voting on what I should do in my podcast. Many said that I should use the podcast for events and upcoming events. So I plan to make these the main focus. But I also want to add an Q&A at the end of the podcast. So I want you to comment below on questions you would like me to answer in the podcast. I have already gotten two. What inspired me to self publish and what are my hobbies? I will answer every question as long as they are not repeats. So any question goes please keep it appreciate. If you can not think of any now that is OK. When you think of something please comment on this post.
Comment your questions below and you may hear the answer in one of my podcasts.
Happy questioning and listening!

Where will you be listening to the podcast?

Hi everyone! I want to thank everyone so far for doing the last two polls. I am hoping this will be the last one for a while. I wanted to know where you would like to listen to my podcast. So I have a poll for you to answer you are allowed to have more then one answer. This will let me know where I should upload my podcast to to get the most amount of view.  Thank you again for voting and I hope to have my first podcast up soon.

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The Results are In!

So many of you have voted on what I should do on Fridays about once a month. The winning option is podcast! So my next question is what would you like me to talk about in my podcast. I know I want to let you know on my latest book release and activities. But I need more to make it a good length podcast. Would it be fun to have the Q&A in the podcast? What other thoughts do you have? Also would you like my podcast be available on iTunes or just on SoundCloud and on posts.

Please Vote and leave comments bellow. This poll will only last today. You are allowed more then one answer.The only thing I can not do is guest speakers at least not for a while.
Also thank you to everyone who voted!
This helps me a lot!

 

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Last Chance to Vote!

Hi everyone! I want to thank everyone for voting. Today is the last day to vote. If you have not done so. So far it is really close. I will add the link to the post with the poll in this post for anyone who has not voted.
Thank you for all who already voted.

https://kaitlynfranzone.wordpress.com/2015/07/25/what-should-i-do-on-fridays/

Happy Birthday Nanna!

Hello everyone I just wanted to put this post out for my nanna who passed away a year ago in August. I will have a special post for when the day comes. Though today would have been her 70th birthday. So I wanted to send out this post to celebrate what could have been her 70th birthday. To do this I have a poem to share.

Celebrate

PARTY!

SURPRISE!

The time to gather and

enjoy being together

To celebrate!

Today is

a birthday

my Nanna's

70th birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

NANNA!!!!!!

I miss you!

Monday poetry: Connections

Connections

What are our connections?

Texting

Facebook

Twitter

Google+

And more

We

Post, and twit

We take photos

And videos

LOL!

OMG!

TTYL!

On the internet

What are your connections?

So this came to my mind when I heard "connections". Just the internet came to my heard really quickly. How my generation has been taken in by the internet. What are your thoughts? Maybe you should write your own poem.

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Monday flashfiction

Hi everyone! Sorry that this is late I realized the poetry event is not going so I found a new event for Mondays. This is an other flash fiction like Wednesday but I am given a picture and starter sentence and only need 100-150 words. So here is the flash fiction.



“He thought he found the perfect hiding spot.”

“1…2…3…4…5…”

“I need to find a spot.” Oreo the bunny thought as he hoped around.

“6…7…” Kaitlyn, his owner, said counting out load. Her hands over her eyes.

“Where can I hind?” Oreo thought hoping around then came across a laundry basket.

“This is perfect.” Oreo said and hoped over to it. He then knocked it over and hide inside.

“Kaitlyn will never find me.” Oreo said so proud of himself.

“8…9…10. Here or not. Here I come!” Kaitlyn yelled. She opened her eyes and started to search for Oreo.

“Oreo where are you?” Kaitlyn said. Oreo just giggled.

“She will never find me under here.” He said while giggling. Then he stopped because he heard Kaitlyn’s footsteps.

Kaitlyn walked around the corner and saw that Oreo was hiding under the laundry basket next to her dresser in her bedroom.

“Found you!” She yelled as she pulled up the basket.

Hope you enjoyed this flash fiction!

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What should I do on Fridays

 

Hi Everyone! I have a question for all of you. Would you like to see a normal post on Fridays? I plan to have posts on Monday and Wednesday.  One will be a poem and the other a flash fiction from two events I joined. I am wondering if I should do something on Friday too. I have a poll for you guys to answer honestly on what you would like to see on Fridays. There are three options: one a podcast once a month on what I have done and plan to do the following month.  A Q&A post where your questions you leave on comments from my post will be answered about once a month. Or  you say other and comment your idea of what  I should do. This poll will last a week and you are only allowed one vote.

Please vote. It will help me give what you want to see.

Thank you,

Kaitlyn Franzone

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Poem: Habit 2

I wake up every morning

To the sounud of my alarm

not wanting to get out

of bed

I mon

Finally rolling out of bed

I pick out my outfit

For the day

Grabbing my phone and computer

I run downstairs

grabbing breakfast

Looking in the mirror

Packing everything up

"I am leaving!" I yell walking out

the door

I am off to school.

This is a newer version of my first poem. The original is the post before this one. I believe this is a bit better because it expresses a thought. This was my morning routine. When I was at school. Though I have graduated, I am going to college and will be driving to and from. So this will be my habit when school starts again in August.

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Poem: Habit

Habit

The thing you

do each day.

Some good and bad

The good

work,  and school

They keep you busy

and

make you think

The bad

drugs, drinking and more

what you not

want to do to yourself

Habits come in all different

kinds of sizes

What is your habit?

This is a poem I wrote just now I found a fun community that gives you a prompt and you are to write a poem on it so this is the one from Monday. So this would be a Monday thing hope you enjoy!

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What My writing would have to accomplish to consider myself a true success?

The simple answer would be money. Thou, I think it is more than just the money. I want to be someone in the writing community. I want to be a one of the best-selling authors or be known like them. I want to be on Good Morning America or the Today Show. I want to be interviewed about my books and prompt them. I one day want one of my books to become a movie where my boy friend writes the music for it. I want to have awesome fans that dress up as my characters. I want a theme pack designed off my books.  Thou, making the money and going to schools. Just small things would be fun too. Been able to inspire others to write would make me feel like a true success.

What is your true success?

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Get My First Two Books Now!

Hello everyone! I am happy to say that my first poem book is free on iBook and kobo! It will soon be free on amazon's kindle and nook. Also my second book My Collection of Short Stories is now only $2.99 on iBook. That will soon be the price for also kobo, nook and amazon's kindle. With my second poem book coming out mid-August or early September. This is a great opportunity for you to check out my first two and enjoy them before my next book comes out.

Please check out my books and if you do enjoy them rate them and comment from where you got the book. It would help a lot.

My Poetry Through the Years:

ibook

Kindle Will only be free for five days and will be closer to the second poetry book release date. I will keep you updated on when it will become free.

Nook

kobo

My Collection of Short Stories:

ibook

kindle

Nook

kobo

Also for both books you can download an epub from Lulu.com at the sale price!

My Author spotlight page and books!

Some websites have not updated to the new price please be patient and check back maybe in a week to see if it has updated. If it still has not updated please let me know.

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The Heat is On- Prompt from The Daily Post

Do you thrive under pressure or crumble at the thought of it? Does your best stuff surface as the deadline approaches or do you need to iterate, day after day to achieve something you're proud of? Tell us how you work best."

Well... When I write creatively, My poems, short stories, or novels,  the ideas just come to me or as I am writing I get the buzz. But when it is essays or papers for school I tend to wait until last minute to write it and I flunk very badly at it. I am a creative writer not a article, paper writer. I tend to let my feelings take over and just let my thoughts go down on paper. I do not like research and other papers you have to write for English class. I tend to not be able to say what I want to say for the papers. Even though I have the organization down. I have trouble sometimes letting my thoughts out and writing them on paper.

In conclusion, I am for my creative side I go day by day to achieve something I am proud of. For school I tend to wait the last day and struggle to do a good job writing the paper.

How do you work best?

Reply bellow!

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I am on Goodreads!

Hello everyone! I wanted to let everyone know that I am now on Goodreads and my first book My Poetry Through the Years is there too. It would be awesome for everyone to check it out! I have also synced this blog to my author page. I would really appreciate if you check me out on Goodreads and follow or leave reviews if you have read the book. Also pass the word around!

click to check out my Goodreads profile!

I will also be adding a widget on this blog for Goodreads.

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Blogging 101 Day 10- My Blog Roll

Hello everyone! My assignment today from blogging 101 was to add a list of blogs I enjoy reading from. Where you may check them out and enjoy them too. So on on the right hand side right after my sneak peeks is where you will find four great blogs. These four blogs have great resources and update at least once a week. They inspire me to write what I can and I enjoy getting updates.

Please check the blogs out!

I will be switching them out, but not sure when.

If you have any questions or comments, please reply bellow

Be Inspired By a Fellow Blogger!

Hello everyone! Yesterday my mission was to comment on new blogs. I saw many blogs but, some had no option to comment. So the one blog I commented on was Fast Pencil: Self-Publishing blog. The post that I read was four small things you can do to promote your book send a press release. I thought this post was very inspiring  and very informational. The idea of not needing a blog to promote your book interest me. The fact that I could summit a press release, gain some reader and I get my name out in my community was intriguing. I think I may try this once my novel takes shape and is closer to being published. Check out the blog if you are wanting to get published and need to promote your book.
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New Design and Widgets

Hello everyone! Sorry for not posting every Monday. I have been busy with the blogging101 class I signed up for to gain more knowledge on blogging. I also have a possible part-time job in my favor. I will keep you updated on that. But I wanting to write a post about the new changes to my blog I made so you guys can check it out. So I ended up changing the whole theme to my blog where I have gotten comments like "It look cleaner and I like the arrows on the side for the menu." I also added two widgets to free samples of my short stories and poems from my books. You can view and read them please do not download them you can favorite but, do not download. I believe you will enjoy the poems and short stories I choose and may look into purchasing the books with many more stories and poems for you to enjoy. Please check out the latest layout changes and free samples and leave comments or go to my contact page and email me directly if you have a personal question or comment.

Enjoy the new blog!

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How to Self Publish a Poem book

Hello everyone! I got a question from bethfinkie about what is the processes in publishing a poetry book. So here it goes!

1. when I wanted to publish my first book I was googling a lot. I was looking for a website that would allow me to published at no charge. I also used YouTube to watch videos on other people using the site and their thoughts. Once I learned about amazon's direct publishing e-book I decided to try it out.

Also when I wanted to find a site to do print I found Lulu.com to be the easiest and cheapest opposition. They do offer professional service but I went with the free-Do it your self- opposition. I also found out that they do free e-books too. Were I am not just available on amazon, but also, nook, ibook, and kobo. So through Lulu I am on more e-book platforms. That was a plus for me! I felt limited with amazon.

2. Formatting

When I found out that i could directly publish to kindle, I found what the formatting is for making an e-book. I found that you just need to have heading for each poem and create a table of contestant. I was using Microsoft word for all of this.

For lulu I needed the same things but there was a minimum of 32 pages that I had to do for the paper copy. Also I believe for e-book to but it may not matter for eBook.

3. Choosing poems

So for the first book I had already all the poems written. So all I needed to do was take all the poems and sort them where they were kinda put together by topic.

For the second one I had a few poems that did not make it to the first book so I put them in this one and since I have to have about 32 pages for my book on lulu I continued writing when an idea came to me and just added it to the book. When I finally reached the 32 page minimum I was ready to start editing and double checking formatting. After all that I was ready to upload.

4. uploading

This step was pretty simple since you just fill out what ether kindle or lulu wanted. The title, author name, rights, description, price, cover and uploading the file of the book. It is very simple to do. For the first two book I just went through the processes and done! But for my second poem book I am having one of my best friends who is an artist design the cover for the book. That is why it is not up yet. I did not like to chooses for the covers when you just go through the steps. So I decided I need a nicer cover. Hopefully soon I will be able to show everyone the cover for the book.

5. Submitting

So after you have done all the steps to upload your book. You wait about 24-48 hour for amazon to put it up. For lulu it may take a month or more. They have to review your book. Then kindle,nook, iBook and kobo review the book. If they accept it you will find it up on their website in about a month.

I hope this helps! Anyone wanting to self-publish I would use Lulu.com since they can sent your eBook to all the different providers.

If you have anymore question or comments. Please ask!

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Update on new covers for e-book

Hi Everyone as of right now nook has the updated version of my e-book covers! Kobo also have the updated version for My Poetry Through the Years e-book cover. Still waiting for amazon. I am not sure about Ibook. If someone can check that out for me that would be great!





Above are the new covers! Please check out the books and if you have the ability to go onto ibook just search Kaitlyn Franzone and they will pop up and comment if they are the new covers or not.

Thanks everyone if you want to know more on why I changed the covers there is a past post called Backstory on my book covers that have the details there.

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Coming Soon to a e-book store near you!

I am proud to announced that my second poetry book will be available on all e-book devices including: kindle, nook, ibook, and kobo. The finishing touches are in the final stages.  I am hoping the book will be up and running in a month or soon.

This book contains many more great poems. The main theme in this book is change, new beginnings. The reason is the fact that I had just graduated from high school. It is a big accomplishment for me. So a good portion of these poems are just my reflection on that accomplishment. There are also others like fandom, sports and summer.

I soon will have more info on this wonderful book. When it will be available, a sneak peek of the book and the awesome book cover!!!!!

Stay tune and comment if you have any more questions.

The Fourth at the Zoo!

Happy fourth everyone! Hope you guys enjoyed the fireworks and your family and friends. So for my fourth we saw the fireworks on the third and then went to the zoo to see a light show!  Here are photos of many of the animals I saw at the zoo.



The picture above is the American bison. There were about three of them at the time I went to the zoo. There was a baby and it's parents I am not sure which one is photoed above. Fun Fact: The bison's thick, shaggy coat is so well insulated that snow can settle on its back without melting





The next two above are the polar bears. Fun fact: A polar bear's fur is not white!!  It is hollow.  The fur reflects light.  The hollow fur also traps the suns heat to help keep the polar bear warm



Above is the grizzly bear. Fun fact: Grizzly bear have brown fur, but hairs on the shoulders and back have white tops which give them "grizzled" look. That is why they are known as grizzly bears.



These seagulls have injured wings. So the Zoo takes care of them and feeds them 2,000lbs of fish each day! That is a lot of fish!



The above picture are the True black and white clown fish. though many people may only know about the orange and white striped clown fish. If you have seen finding nemo, You also may recognize the next fish as well.



This fish also from Finding Nemo! Known as Dory is a regal blue tang. This fish with its blue and black body with a yellow and a little black on the sides is a very playful and fun fish.



The picture above is an giraffe. This one looks like the younger one of the many I saw at the zoo. There were many of them there and I believe this one is the baby of them.





Last but not least here are the penguins. These guys were swimming and laying around when I was there. They seemed to be chilling a bit. The penguins are one of my favorite animals to see at the zoo.

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