Five Questions I Get Asked as an Indie Author

In the summer of 2020, I decided to make the leap and begin my journey into writing. So I composed my first novella. As I typed every author’s two favorite words, “The End,” I thought… Now what? Instead of going the traditional course, I took the route of self-publishing. Through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, I

An Unusual Blogging Milestone

“You’ve received 1,337 likes on Kristen Dutkiewicz.” When checking my blog this morning for any missed comments and likes, I noticed a unique milestone load in my notifications. I had officially received 1,337 likes. Not too long ago, I received the 1,000 likes, and you can check out that blog post by clicking HERE. In

One Year Writing Anniversary

This week I am celebrating my one year anniversary of publishing my first book! And, on a similar note, it was exactly ten months ago, I started my blog. Considering, it is an anniversary, let’s do a free book deal of my first ever published work! The Contestants by Kristen Dutkiewicz will be FREE this

Poem 18

It has been a minute since I wrote a poem, and this is one I have been playing around with for a few days now. It is messy, and the more I tried to clean it up, the more I realized I don’t WANT to clean it up. It is a stream of consciousness, showcasing

Poem 17

This poem was inspired while I was on my walk yesterday, and I was just reflecting on a previous relationship I had with someone close to me. They blamed me constantly for things that went wrong, and in times when it really was not my fault. I had so much guilt for so long, because

How I Write Books

I’ll be honest: I received no formal schooling or training in writing beyond high school. And yet, I have five published works available on Amazon! How? Why? Seriously? Seriously. I love reading, and I love writing. Life is short. I want to share what I love with the world, and why should I let a

100th Blog Post!

Reaching one hundred blog posts is certainly something to celebrate! One of the reasons I began this blog was really as a way to get my name out there and encourage people to read my books! As an avid reader, I’m always judging other people’s works, and people frequently used to ask me, “How come

Best of the Blog

A Reflection on Blogging I started my blog four months ago and basically was just looking for an outlet. A place to share my thoughts, practice writing, promote books (both mine along with books in general), and, of course, continue spreading multiple sclerosis awareness.  I have reached over ninety posts, and while some are undoubtedly

3 Month Blog Anniversary

Three months has already passed by since I first decided to start my blog. I had three reasons behind my desire to blog: Practice writing. Promote my books. Raise multiple sclerosis awareness. I hope this site was able to help someone out there, whether it was from writing advice, maybe a poem I shared, or

Poem 15

More often than not, the poems I write aren’t based on my personal life. This one is. Sit Awhile Sit awhile. Hold my hand. Let’s let life Go unplanned. We’re always busy. We forget to breathe. So sit awhile. Stay with me. . Neither of us  Needs to speak. Just be beside me When I