“I think for anybody who's interested in doing it, don't expect anything, but love all the things that happen along the way because it's never going to be exactly like somebody else's path. And that's totally fine. Everybody does it differently.
I think that's what makes storytelling so great because we have these millions and millions of books, and we wouldn't have that if everybody's voice and journey and story was the same.”
Taking her background in copywriting, K.T. Carlisle has honed her skills and knowledge to self-publish six books, with Witch Among Us being her newest. In addition to studying the craft, Carlisle brings such fun and creativity to the stories she tells, while also drawing on deeply vulnerable spaces for women in the process of healing.
The narrative: about Witch Among Us
Following a traumatic event in her life, our heroine Eliza, relocates to Salem, Massachusetts for school. While trying to heal from her horrifying past, Eliza’s invited to join a coven of witches, but when she begins to have premonitory dreams, she realizes the girls are being targeted one by one.
The nightcap
K.T. might be more of a G&T kind of gal, but that’s not quite the vibe for Witch Among Us. As one of her ARC readers noted, a deep red wine is the perfect pairing for this witchy story. We couldn’t help ourselves and needed to take this one step further, so we’re pairing this spooky season read with the Proprietary Red from Phantom Wines. It’s bold and dark—as we noted in our Phantom Wines episode (shameless plug)—alluring like this narrative’s mystery, and lingers just like the themes of healing, sisterhood, and friendship at the heart of Eliza’s journey.
In this Narratives and Nightcaps podcast episode
Get to know K.T. in this episode of Narratives & Nightcaps. We chat about:
K.T. opens up about the hurdles she faced leading up to her book’s release and the power of community support, with readers and friends who rallied behind her.
We fully embrace the season with K.T. saying, “I don’t think it ever really ends. My whole life is spooky season. I’m obsessed with all things horror and mu3der mysteries and thrillers. I think as a thriller author that kind of feels very on brand for me.”
Her path to self-publishing, what she’s learned about her craft and the industry, and how K.T. ended up connecting with her agent.
For a spooky season read, K.T. brought so much light and joy to the show, as well as incredible insights into her author journey. She leads with positivity and encourages anyone compelled to tell their story. As she says, celebrate the wins, be they big or small.
Listen to the full author interview on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Purchase your copy of Witch Among Us here.