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Laura Kilmartin – Books & Blog

A day in the life of a first-time novelist

Category: Writing

Writing Movie Reviews

With Roger Ebert’s death this week, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to movie reviews and how difficult they are to write. The same goes for book reviews. I’ve written a few of each in my day and I think the greatest challenge is to explain enough of the plot so that the reader… Read More Writing Movie Reviews

April 7, 2013April 7, 2013 Laura KilmartinLeave a comment

I’m Simply Debbie – 5 Star Review

I was very excited to see the lovely 5 star review I got today over at I’m Simply Debbie!! Check out the whole review, but here is an excerpt: “This novel was a wonderful portrayal of a 20 something and the fun, along with the heartache she encounters along the way.” Thanks Debbie!

February 15, 2013February 15, 2013 Laura KilmartinLeave a comment

EBook Addict Review

Thanks Josie Ann over at eBook Addict for giving Next Year I’ll be Perfect a great 4 star review! “During this journey, Sarah experiences good times, heartache, and realization. I enjoyed this novel, and I had no idea how it would end.” See the rest of the review here: eBook Addict Review And don’t forget… Read More EBook Addict Review

February 11, 2013February 11, 2013 Laura KilmartinLeave a comment

Samantha March Interview and Excerpt

Samantha March was kind enough to ask me a few questions about my novel, my writing process and my take on the importance of social media in today’s publishing world. Samantha March Check out my answers as well as an excerpt from my novel!

February 8, 2013February 8, 2013 Laura KilmartinLeave a comment

EBook Addict

Josie Ann over at eBook Addict was gracious enough to ask me to write a guest post for her site. Want to know what my writing goals are for 2013? Check them out at her site below!! eBook Addict lck

February 7, 2013February 7, 2013 Laura KilmartinLeave a comment

Chick Lit Goddess

No… Not me!! While I’d love to be considered a chick lit goddess, there already is one and she included an excerpt of my novel on her site today. Check it out!! Chick Lit Goddess

February 6, 2013February 6, 2013 Laura Kilmartin1 Comment

Girly Books Blog Hop: Location, Portland, Maine

I’m very excited to be part of Libby Mercer’s Girly Book Blog Hop!  In addition to telling you about one of my very favorite places – Portland, Maine – I can offer readers of my blog: the chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card a link to enter a huge book giveaway the opportunity… Read More Girly Books Blog Hop: Location, Portland, Maine

January 16, 2013January 16, 2013 Laura Kilmartin41 Comments

The “Meet-Cute”

Have you ever heard of the “meet-cute?”  If you’ve seen the movie The Holiday with Kate Winslet or are an obsessive movie fan like myself than there’s a good chance you have.  If you haven’t, the “meet-cute” is very simply the part of a movie when boy meets girl in a cute and/or charming way.  Think of: Vivian taking Edward’s Lotus… Read More The “Meet-Cute”

March 22, 2011March 22, 2011 Laura KilmartinLeave a comment

Revisiting Deep Valley

Maud Hart Lovelace was my favorite children’s author when I was growing up.  She wrote a number of books collectively called the “Betsy-Tacy” series, and the first one I read, “Heaven to Betsy” remains my favorite childhood book of all time.  When I ran across two previously out of print books written by her a… Read More Revisiting Deep Valley

February 26, 2011February 26, 2011 Laura Kilmartin1 Comment

Writing Conference Update

I attended an amazing writing conference this weekend and am once again rejuvenated about my writing.  the last few weeks have been crazy and my life has amounted pretty much to keeping a number of plates spinning in the air.  This was especially challenging since the plates appeared to have a suicidal death wish and… Read More Writing Conference Update

April 25, 2010May 2, 2010 Laura Kilmartin5 Comments

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