Valentine's Day and Love in the Air

For many, Valentine's Day is about love: flowers, candy, a romantic dinner perhaps. In the past, I've written posts on a list of the most romantic books. That's subjective, of course, as is the idea of love.When I got divorced, that first year I hated the whole idea of Valentine's Day. But then the day... Read more

Celebrate Black History Month In Support of Black-Owned Businesses

This February in celebration of Black History Month, I'm highlighting Black-owned businesses. This list of 10 businesses is just a small sampling of outstanding entrepreneurs who make the world a richer place.National Black-Owned BusinessesA House Called HueA boutique custom patch-making company, owner Destiny Brewton's goal for A House Called Hue is to help businesses of... Read more

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Share Your Writing for Social Change

Be an agent of social change! Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) is sponsoring the Writing For Social Change Competition. Manuscripts should focus on the topic of cultural preservation for inclusion in the anthology. The competition has two categories: fiction and nonfiction. Essays of fiction should be 500-1,000 words in length; nonfiction essays are... Read more

‘Darkness and Grace’ by Kathryn Schleich

2022 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite in the Suspense Category

Inspired by real-life events, “Darkness and Grace” is a compelling story of the Pierson family as they discover that neither their money nor their considerable influence can keep them safe from one woman’s malicious intent. It’s the classic struggle between good and evil, as well as the violent undercurrent running beneath the illusory serenity of a close-knit Midwestern family.

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‘Salvation Station’ by Kathryn Schleich

2021 American Fiction Award Winner in the Mystery/Suspense Category
2021 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist in Midwest and Suspense Categories

When committed female police captain Linda Turner, haunted by the murders of two small children and their pastor father, becomes obsessed with solving the harrowing case, she finds herself wrapped up in a mission to expose a fraudulent religious organization and an unrepentant killer.

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About Kathryn

Kathryn Schleich is a multi award-winning author, feminist and activist in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Metro area. She champions youth literacy and press rights.

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Published Works

Kathryn’s published works seek to uncover the obvious and hidden portrayals of women in the public space. She brings women to the focal point of stories as protagonists and antagonists, and is driven to promote fellow women writers within the community.

Resources For Writers

Kathryn has compiled a one-stop shop for valuable resources for writers of fiction and non-fiction. Some blogs and sites are tried and true; others are new finds. Kathryn is always on the lookout for fresh, useful material.