Soulful brown eyes gaze longingly back at me. He watches my every move. The slightest nuance. Each breath. Unmasked desire smolders in his expression. I weaken, surrender to him, and he barks his delight. That’s right, folks, barks! It’s "cookie time," and my dog lets me know it like clockwork. As an author, I spend much of my day in a chair. Solitary—that’s a writer’s life—because no one can put in the long hours, except for me. Yet I’m blessed. I share my home with pets, so

I had the pleasure of visiting Dark Inklings, the blog of author/artist Shadow Leitner. Gothic Romance is our passion. Writing and reading haunting tales of forgotten places, tragic ghosts, and wayward magic. The supernatural muse for what we create, found along dark passageways and in the shadows. Here's my interview with Shadow. Let's talk all things Gothic Romance! Shadow Leitner - Was there anything specific that drew you to this genre? Kathryn Hills - It was a dark and s

Ahh…Valentine’s Day. No matter how you feel about this “day of romance,” I’m sure you will agree it has inspired many. Guest author and friend, E.C. Ambrose, shares a bit of history on love in the middle ages. And, though she doesn't write romance, this history plays a part in her latest fantasy novel, Elisha Mancer - The Dark Apostle. So, sit back, and enjoy some “Courtly Love.” In a dark historical fantasy series inspired by research into medieval surgery, one might not exp

My guest authors and friends, Lisa A. Olech and Peggy Jaeger, and I often chat about our pets. I’m sure most pet lovers share stories. They’re a huge part of our lives—family members even—and they grace the pages of many of our books. From playful kittens and scruffy dogs to exotic animals like crows—we love them all. Yet sometimes authors get tripped up by caring for these furry friends on the pages. We can’t simply go along without letting the dog out or feeding the cat. Or