K.B. Riley's Blog

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to dive into Marked by Fate—or you’ve had a friend in mind who needs a new book obsession—this is your sign.

Honored to announce I’ve been selected as a featured author for the 2026 Ohio BookBash Expo in Conneaut, Ohio.

Met a young aspiring writer at my Morrow Arts Center signing—his excitement reminded me ofone of the reasons why I write.

One year to the day after Marked by Fate first came to life, K.B. Riley returns with Shadowed Truths—a darker, more personal sequel in The Chronicles of Fate. Join the author for a special signing and cover reveal on November 8, 2025, where fate proves it always had a timeline.

A raw confession of living in the tension between triumph and collapse—publishing a book, building a life, yet drowning in illness, loss, and disappointment. This is the truth behind the mask, the cracks I can no longer hide.

Admitted for severe back pain, I expected compassion and care. Instead, a surgeon dismissed my pain, my weight, even my career. Here’s the truth about my diagnosis, the bias I faced, and why I refuse to be invisible.

From a hospital bed to the library stacks—why the ReadLocal Author Fair matters, and how stories keep us going.

One bad review. A tanked rating. And a whole lot of self-doubt. Here’s what it’s like to be human in the indie author world.

Discover indie voices at Birch Tree Bookery’s Author Showcase—signed books, exclusive merch, and stories that stay with you.

Celebrate National Paperback Book Day with a free ebook and a chance to win a signed copy and a $50 Amazon gift card!