Katja H. Labonté's Blog

I know—you wanted my autumn recommendations master list. I promise it will come sometime, but I decided to get ahead of myself and jump to Christmas, since autumn is practically over anyways. *squints at the snow outside, grumpy it came so early* Over the years, I’ve made several lists of Christmas book recs. And toContinue reading "My Christmas Recommendations Master List"

In the last couple years, a good deal of my innocently biased beliefs were shaken as I came to realize that the world was no longer the victorian ideal I thought it was. I’ve had to discover where I stand between remembrance and acknowledgement—between glorifying, and appreciating. Last summer I shared this post on myContinue reading "In Ages Past"

I’m running a bit behind on posts this month, though I still hope to get the usual four up. But I decided to start with something easy, and landed on this tag, created by Autumn Grace @ Shades of Art (I don’t personally know her, so as always use discretion if you chose to peruseContinue reading "The Drifting Leaves Autumn Tag Challenge"

Welp, I forgot to write an intro, so let’s skip right to the good part, lol! || Highlights & Lowlights // I tried to fall in love with autumn. Which is not easy, but… I’m trying! Autumn always signals seasonal depression for me, a mixture of anxiety over the future, worry about school, grief aboutContinue reading "September Wrap-Up // 2025 Edition"

This tag was created last year by Wild Blue Wonder Press to celebrate the launch of Novelists in November, and since I never got around to doing it then, I saved it and I’m eager to do it now! Let’s get started. ONE: What project + book are you most excited to work on this fall?Continue reading "The Write Into Fall Tag"

I have been meaning/trying to get this post out for ages, and I’m bound and determined to do it now, even if it means messing up my usual posting schedule. 😜 But I think it will be fun!! As you probably know, in February my debut novel released. It’s book 16 in a series, andContinue reading "A Noble Series"

Previously published on Faith D. Cox’s blog. Thank you, Faith! Hi! I’m Katja. Katja H. Labonté, a.k.a. Kats. Don’t feel bad if you can’t say my name. I promise you some of my own family members and 99% of my friends can’t say it. It’s actually Scandinavian, a nickname for Katarina (Katherine)… because on myContinue reading "How I Wrote “Act in the Living Present”"

While poking about the internet looking for the creator of another tag, I found this tag, which was apparently created by Kate @ Melting Pots & Other Calamities. (I don’t know either of those bloggers, so use your discretion if you pop on over!) Disclaimer aside, let’s jump right to it. 1. NAME A HEROINEContinue reading "The Underrated Female Heroes Book Tag"

Well, my dears, it’s day 6. The last day. I’m gonna miss this delightful party, and all the excitement and recommendations and vibes and comments and connection (but I’ll also appreciate being able to catch up). Still, there’s always next year. 🙂 And luckily, day 6 is—probably—my favourite day, because it’s the one where, traditionally,Continue reading "Five Fall Favourites 2025 // Day 6"

Guys, we have one day left. I know, I know. But I’m not gonna sit here and weep. We’re gonna make the most and best of today!! And in fact, I have a fun surprise for you somewhere in here, so keep reading. (If you can’t tell, I’m exhausted as I write this, because apparentlyContinue reading "Five Fall Favourites 2025 // Day 5"