Katherine Tweedle | Writing Desk

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May 19, 2023
6 min

How I'm Overcoming Fear

This is a story about fear. It's also a story about no fear. But most of all, this is a story about God. It seems superficial to talk about

Feb 24, 2022
8 min

Lyn Liao Butler on Adoption, Inclusivity, and Taking Your Shoes off, You Neanderthal

I've always been intrigued by the concept of the "red thread of fate," so when I learned of a book by that title being published early...

Feb 21, 2022
5 min

Bestest and Rubbishest Reads of 2021

A ranking of the best and the bummers in fiction in the years 2021, 2020, and 2019. Hey. I had some catching up to do.

Nov 16, 2021
2 min

Sleep Stories Coming to Alexa!

Information on accessing Katherine Tweedle's sleep stories, or audio stories adults (and kids) can use to fall asleep by, through Alexa.

Aug 24, 2021
2 min

It's Been a While, but Look--Cake!

If you like to giggle and gaggle at photos of yummy treats, click the link below for your daily dose of snark. Oh and a cake recipe.

Mar 2, 2021
2 min

Review of "Kololo Hill"

4 / 5 Stars. Ugandan expulsion of Asian immigrants in 1972. Dramatic, personal, complex, and nostalgic.

Jan 23, 2021
2 min

Review of "We Are Not Free"

5/5 Stars.This was a novel I didn't want to put down. The narrative has an easy, vintage vibe with spunky, noble, honest, passionate voices.

Dec 6, 2020
3 min

I Got a Writing Job!

I'm getting paid to write sleep stories! Read on to see what those are, how to write them, and where to find them! Also, updates!

Oct 21, 2020
2 min

Review of "Chase: The Boy Who Hid"

2.5 / 5 Stars. YA sci-fi novel boasts an appropriate tone and humorous moments, but fails to sensitively depict its diverse characters.

Sep 18, 2020
3 min

Review of "Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop"

Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop was a delicious read—I wish literally; if it were edible, it would be a delicacy.

Sep 5, 2020
10 min

James McAdams on Authenticity and His Debut Short Story Collection

James appears weary, put-upon, and done with my crap. Not really. James is one of the most gracious, patient people you will ever meet.

Aug 3, 2020
1 min

New Original Story: "Survivors"

A new speculative story about grief, hope, and watermelons, "Survivors" is in Riggwelter.

Jul 19, 2020
3 min

Review of "A Song of Wraiths and Ruin"

Brown’s commitment to give young adults a story with real meaning is exactly the lofty height to which all YA authors should aspire.

May 22, 2020
2 min

Review of "Ambushing the Void"

This collection is an honest, gritty representation of the light vs. dark, love vs. fear dualities of life, told in sharp, unflinching style

Mar 20, 2020
2 min

Virtual Events Supporting Community and Spreading Cheer During COVID-19

A list of creatives hosting virtual events to maintain community and spread cheer amid COVID-19.

Jan 24, 2020
8 min

Heidi Turner Talks Craft and Christ

"I’m fascinated by how people do rescue each other, who actually does the rescuing versus who we think is doing the rescuing."

Jan 14, 2020
2 min

Review of "The Gatekeeper's Notebook"

Book review of the newly released drama/suspense novel by author Sahar Abdulaziz, "The Gatekeeper's Notebook."

Dec 12, 2019
1 min

Original Story: "Mold on the Ceiling"

In this speculative story published by X-R-A-Y, a grumpy counselor delves into her client's mind palace—and attempts to clean house.

Dec 1, 2019
2 min

Review of "The Sacred Art of Trespassing Barefoot"

In early 2000s Hawai’i, getting by is a way of life. The islands mirror the Hawaiians’ isolation; but there's beauty and grace among the ash

Nov 1, 2019
5 min

New Stories, Jobs, and Ministries, Oh My!

Katherine Tweedle gives an update on her copyediting, writing short stories and novels, interviews, new ministries, and a special testimony.