FAQ — Courtney KM

Yes, The Hands Remember is my first published book. I have many other novels started, which may or may not see the light of day.
I fear I do have an insatiable desire for control when it comes to my work. Self publishing just felt right for me given the specific vision(s) I have for my books.
My books are for adults 18+, in the science fiction/fantasy genre.
Yes. I always put content warnings in the author’s note portion of my books within the first few pages.
Content warnings are also listed on my website.

Again, truly anywhere and everywhere. Though I’d say for my illustration, I get inspiration from nature, color and oddly enough death.
I almost always start with a pencil drawing, either in a sketchbook or on a piece of paper. I color it with alcohol markers, scan and upload to my iPad, and finish it off in Procreate.
Moleskine sketchbooks, bristol paper, Prismacolor alcohol markers, Uni Posca paint pens, Craftsmart acrylic paint, Micron pens, Ipad Pro 12.9”, Procreate, and Affinity software.
I have a few different shops: InPRNT for art prints, Threadless for apparel, prints and accessories, and Spoonflower for home goods and fabric.

Right now, I have to find time to write around a full-time job. On days I’m working, I’ll usually write at night (6pm - 11pm) and on days off I’ll write in the late morning/early afternoon (11am - 3pm).
I’m a simple gal. For planning, plotting and outlining, I use a Leuchtterm notebook and the notes app. For writing, I use Pages.
Oh anywhere and everywhere. It ranges from other books, to movies, to observed interactions, to simple heartbreaking quotes. Recently though, I’ve been getting a lot of inspiration from video games and anime.
I have so many things cooking, but on the front burner right now is a portal romantasy trilogy.

I think I was always meant to do something creative. When you know, you know, you know?
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