Summer Leaves Shadow

Kristin

McTiernan

Paranormal Author

Ghostwriter

Nonsense-Free Editor

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Summer Leaves Shadow
Summer Leaves Shadow

Kristin McTiernan

Author, YouTuber, Nonsense-Free Editor

I’ve had many titles, but all put together, they testify to my love of stories, my own ​and other people’s. At 17, I had to choose between joining a convent or the Marines. ​The mother superior at my convent was a veteran and recommended I serve my ​country. Thank God for that advice because if you've read even one thing I've written, ​you know that #nunlife is not for me.


I went on to serve only 2.5 years before injury sent me to college instead, where I got ​my bachelor’s in English and my master’s in Curriculum Design. Now I use my over 15 ​years of editing experience to edit and ghostwrite for my clients, while writing my ​own books about women in weird situations.


I live in Kansas City and blog about culture, movies, and the everlasting gender war. It ​is a peaceful life.

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Nonfiction Books by Kristin

Paid by the Word

Make Money Writing and Fund Your Author Career


Funding your author career isn’t easy, but you CAN make money WHILE ​pursuing your passion for writing. How? By working on other people’s ​books in addition to your own.


From copywriting and editing to ghostwriting and beyond, McTiernan ​covers all the bases, giving you a comprehensive blueprint for turning ​your writing skills into a profitable career. You’ll learn:

  • How to identify your unique strengths as a writer and target the most ​lucrative niches
  • The essential steps to setting up your freelance writing business, ​including creating a professional website and getting paid
  • Proven strategies for mastering the art of copywriting, editing, and ​ghostwriting
  • How to market your services, build a client base, and land high-paying ​gigs
  • Insider tips for avoiding common pitfalls and dealing with difficult ​clients
  • Real-world advice on managing your time, staying motivated, and ​balancing your writing career with your personal life

McTiernan's direct, honest approach cuts through the fluff and delivers ​actionable advice you can start using right away. With a focus on practical ​strategies and real-world examples, "Paid by the Word" is the ultimate ​resource for anyone who wants to make a living as a writer.


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Novels by Kristin

The Mason Timeline Series

A dystopian time travel series set in a North ​America settled by the Spanish and ruled by ​the Vatican. We know how it got that way; ​the question is can we change it back? And ​do we even want to?

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Siren Song: A Paranormal Mystery Series

Not all witches are women. And not all of them are good

Far too many Americans move through their lives unaware of witches and ​brujos, the magical underworld drifting in and out of our own. Even fewer ​know the consequences of crossing one.

Most don't live to tell about it.

Tess Cooper angered the wrong brujo early in life and is still paying for ​it in her thirties. After turning down the wrong boy in 9th grade, Tess had ​to make a deal to save her own life—but it didn't win her freedom. ​Instead, she got a whole new life and a whole new family, one who isn't ​necessarily looking out for her best interests.


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