Katelyn Brehm
@katbrehmwrites.bsky.social
Indie Romance Author
Contemporary Meets Extraordinary
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This right here. I've been saying for a long time--if you use AI, you're a scab. Full stop. You crossed the picket line, and I have just as little respect for you as other scabs.
Treat a published work that was later divulged to be AI-generated the same way you would if you found out it was manually plagiarized from a different book. Same situation, just the plagiarism has been automated and averaged out a bit, and the plagiarist is also a scab and a cultural arsonist.
December 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This right here. I've been saying for a long time--if you use AI, you're a scab. Full stop. You crossed the picket line, and I have just as little respect for you as other scabs.
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Oh sorry, one more
I would not ever take the output of any software translation as accurate. Even excluding hallucinations (and that's a big exclude), what you're not getting from it is context dependent meanings (like homophones, idioms, slang, etc). Fastest way to accidentally insult someone
I would not ever take the output of any software translation as accurate. Even excluding hallucinations (and that's a big exclude), what you're not getting from it is context dependent meanings (like homophones, idioms, slang, etc). Fastest way to accidentally insult someone
December 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Oh sorry, one more
I would not ever take the output of any software translation as accurate. Even excluding hallucinations (and that's a big exclude), what you're not getting from it is context dependent meanings (like homophones, idioms, slang, etc). Fastest way to accidentally insult someone
I would not ever take the output of any software translation as accurate. Even excluding hallucinations (and that's a big exclude), what you're not getting from it is context dependent meanings (like homophones, idioms, slang, etc). Fastest way to accidentally insult someone
My brother’s job is at risk. He’s recently taken second and third part time jobs because his work writing subtitles for German TV is dwindling not because demand is down but because they’re trying to replace him with AI. Real people are losing their livelihoods just so the rich can be richer.
Deep breath
Ok I'm going to try and stay calm
But I'll point out that AI translation is literally causing translators to be fired (see the whole Harlequin line in France)
(1/?)
Ok I'm going to try and stay calm
But I'll point out that AI translation is literally causing translators to be fired (see the whole Harlequin line in France)
(1/?)
December 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
My brother’s job is at risk. He’s recently taken second and third part time jobs because his work writing subtitles for German TV is dwindling not because demand is down but because they’re trying to replace him with AI. Real people are losing their livelihoods just so the rich can be richer.
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And genre romance readers can smell your derision! We are hyper aware of anyone trying to profit off us without wanting to play by genre rules. Why should *we* make room for those authors when they don't want to be seen at our party? so YOU can feel better about liking that HEA?
a cartoon character is holding a sign that says away .
ALT: a cartoon character is holding a sign that says away .
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December 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM
And genre romance readers can smell your derision! We are hyper aware of anyone trying to profit off us without wanting to play by genre rules. Why should *we* make room for those authors when they don't want to be seen at our party? so YOU can feel better about liking that HEA?
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LitFic authors aren't going to admit that they are writing romance because they act like genre romance is for idiots and for bad readers and it's all garbage mommy porn.
In other words, "Literary romance" doesn't exist because of the snobbery of capital-L literature.
In other words, "Literary romance" doesn't exist because of the snobbery of capital-L literature.
December 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM
LitFic authors aren't going to admit that they are writing romance because they act like genre romance is for idiots and for bad readers and it's all garbage mommy porn.
In other words, "Literary romance" doesn't exist because of the snobbery of capital-L literature.
In other words, "Literary romance" doesn't exist because of the snobbery of capital-L literature.
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My personal feeling is that if there is a part of my fiction that feels super boring to write, it is probably going to be boring for my reader and I need to step up my game.
It doesn't mean that it's going to be a breeze; often the opposite.
It doesn't mean that it's going to be a breeze; often the opposite.
December 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
My personal feeling is that if there is a part of my fiction that feels super boring to write, it is probably going to be boring for my reader and I need to step up my game.
It doesn't mean that it's going to be a breeze; often the opposite.
It doesn't mean that it's going to be a breeze; often the opposite.
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Collateral knowledge is one of the best parts of research!
So many of my best conversations are born out of collateral knowledge I picked up from a brief hyperfixation, and it forms a bridge to such a wide group of people and ideas to have those sorts of connections!
So many of my best conversations are born out of collateral knowledge I picked up from a brief hyperfixation, and it forms a bridge to such a wide group of people and ideas to have those sorts of connections!
December 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Collateral knowledge is one of the best parts of research!
So many of my best conversations are born out of collateral knowledge I picked up from a brief hyperfixation, and it forms a bridge to such a wide group of people and ideas to have those sorts of connections!
So many of my best conversations are born out of collateral knowledge I picked up from a brief hyperfixation, and it forms a bridge to such a wide group of people and ideas to have those sorts of connections!
I’m in the middle of final revisions on my latest book. It comes out in April. The MMC is a boxer. Guess what I know absolutely *nothing* about? Boxing. Guess what else? I have not used AI once in *any* aspect of writing it. 1/n
December 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I’m in the middle of final revisions on my latest book. It comes out in April. The MMC is a boxer. Guess what I know absolutely *nothing* about? Boxing. Guess what else? I have not used AI once in *any* aspect of writing it. 1/n
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Making art is not all joy and fungus reanimated bunnies! That’s okay. That’s normal. That’s part of why art is important and also why artists and writers need to be paid for their work. If you keep dragging yourself back even when it’s hard, you’re doing fine.
December 20, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Making art is not all joy and fungus reanimated bunnies! That’s okay. That’s normal. That’s part of why art is important and also why artists and writers need to be paid for their work. If you keep dragging yourself back even when it’s hard, you’re doing fine.
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If anyone ever accuses romance authors of not being "serious" writers, I would argue that I've never met a group of people more focused on the concrete logistics of growing and maintaining their careers.
December 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If anyone ever accuses romance authors of not being "serious" writers, I would argue that I've never met a group of people more focused on the concrete logistics of growing and maintaining their careers.
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Actually, there is no good reason to use genAI in your writing. Just don’t.
December 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Actually, there is no good reason to use genAI in your writing. Just don’t.
This. We see you.
there are people out there making disappointing arguments right now and I'm not going to go start a fight with them because I am protecting my own peace.
but you are not being clever when you try to parse shit like this. you just look... very very silly.
but you are not being clever when you try to parse shit like this. you just look... very very silly.
December 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
This. We see you.
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Hot take I guess but if I find out you used chatgpt to "research" for your book I'm not reading it either.
December 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Hot take I guess but if I find out you used chatgpt to "research" for your book I'm not reading it either.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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June 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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With 58 hours left, there's a few of the limited stuff left (there's loads of digital rewards, too):
*signed, numbered hardcover 3-book sets
*Tuckerization place and thing (think brothel, bakery, street name) or person (think corpse, servant, priest).
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*signed, numbered hardcover 3-book sets
*Tuckerization place and thing (think brothel, bakery, street name) or person (think corpse, servant, priest).
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Tranquility Series: Epic Military Fantasy Hardcover Editions
Religion, politics, and nations clash in the fight against magic. New & exclusive content in special hardcover and digital editions.
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June 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
With 58 hours left, there's a few of the limited stuff left (there's loads of digital rewards, too):
*signed, numbered hardcover 3-book sets
*Tuckerization place and thing (think brothel, bakery, street name) or person (think corpse, servant, priest).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tra...
*signed, numbered hardcover 3-book sets
*Tuckerization place and thing (think brothel, bakery, street name) or person (think corpse, servant, priest).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tra...
Yup. We're cooked. End of an era. Both for our country and for me at my day job. Kinda hard to keep working somewhere if there's NO WORK.
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May 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Yup. We're cooked. End of an era. Both for our country and for me at my day job. Kinda hard to keep working somewhere if there's NO WORK.
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I used to get reviews themed "the main character is rude to staff, DNF I don't read unlikeable characters" and Bethany has probably killed more people than the fucking plague.
IMO her being rude is the least of her issues.
So if that's your thing 😅
IMO her being rude is the least of her issues.
So if that's your thing 😅
Anyway, I think I've managed to offend enough people so please click the thingy so you can buy my book next week
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A military fantasy series where religion, politics, and nations all clash in the fight against magic - with new & exclusive content.
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May 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I used to get reviews themed "the main character is rude to staff, DNF I don't read unlikeable characters" and Bethany has probably killed more people than the fucking plague.
IMO her being rude is the least of her issues.
So if that's your thing 😅
IMO her being rude is the least of her issues.
So if that's your thing 😅
Thank you for the review @theeclecticreview.bsky.social 🥰
It’s a tale of fierce hearts and complicated lives that you won’t want to miss!
His Dark Vendetta (Bonded in Blood #2) by @katbrehmwrites.bsky.social is LIVE! #darkromance #paranormal #secondchance #suspense #enemiestolovers
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May 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Thank you for the review @theeclecticreview.bsky.social 🥰
Happy release day to His Dark Vendetta, book two in my paranormal mafia romance series Bonded in Blood! 🩸🖤🩸
If you enjoy cinematic storytelling with big character arcs and dark themes, this book is for you. 🥰
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If you enjoy cinematic storytelling with big character arcs and dark themes, this book is for you. 🥰
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May 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Happy release day to His Dark Vendetta, book two in my paranormal mafia romance series Bonded in Blood! 🩸🖤🩸
If you enjoy cinematic storytelling with big character arcs and dark themes, this book is for you. 🥰
www.katelynbrehm.com/category/all...
books2read.com/His-Dark-Ven...
If you enjoy cinematic storytelling with big character arcs and dark themes, this book is for you. 🥰
www.katelynbrehm.com/category/all...
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Folks, the awesome Rhonda Parrish, friend & colleague of mine, has launched a Kickstarter for her novel Silversong.
Fast-paced fantasy novel about a gnomish refugee trying to lift himself & those he cares about out of poverty through music & magic.
Pledge here: tinyurl.com/ykbpnxv5
Fast-paced fantasy novel about a gnomish refugee trying to lift himself & those he cares about out of poverty through music & magic.
Pledge here: tinyurl.com/ykbpnxv5
April 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Folks, the awesome Rhonda Parrish, friend & colleague of mine, has launched a Kickstarter for her novel Silversong.
Fast-paced fantasy novel about a gnomish refugee trying to lift himself & those he cares about out of poverty through music & magic.
Pledge here: tinyurl.com/ykbpnxv5
Fast-paced fantasy novel about a gnomish refugee trying to lift himself & those he cares about out of poverty through music & magic.
Pledge here: tinyurl.com/ykbpnxv5
Thank you @theeclecticreview.bsky.social for this review! I am so glad you enjoyed Her Dark Salvation!
One week until His Dark Vendetta is released into the wild! 😈😈😈
One week until His Dark Vendetta is released into the wild! 😈😈😈
"A slow build paranormal romance filled with love, duty, and suspense."
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Her Dark Salvation (Bonded in Blood #1) by @katbrehmwrites.bsky.social #paranormalromance #vampires #mafia #workplace
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April 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Thank you @theeclecticreview.bsky.social for this review! I am so glad you enjoyed Her Dark Salvation!
One week until His Dark Vendetta is released into the wild! 😈😈😈
One week until His Dark Vendetta is released into the wild! 😈😈😈
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While it doesn’t feel like doing much in the face of everything, I can help uplift trans voices.
Trans authors, I’ll be offering free 15 min calls to demystify the publishing industry and answer any questions. My email is on the Ki website!
(NOTE: this is not a platform to pitch for rep)
Trans authors, I’ll be offering free 15 min calls to demystify the publishing industry and answer any questions. My email is on the Ki website!
(NOTE: this is not a platform to pitch for rep)
April 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
While it doesn’t feel like doing much in the face of everything, I can help uplift trans voices.
Trans authors, I’ll be offering free 15 min calls to demystify the publishing industry and answer any questions. My email is on the Ki website!
(NOTE: this is not a platform to pitch for rep)
Trans authors, I’ll be offering free 15 min calls to demystify the publishing industry and answer any questions. My email is on the Ki website!
(NOTE: this is not a platform to pitch for rep)
I love this book.
Dinah Lewis writes quieter romances about friendships and community.
First Impressions is my take on a modern Pride and Prejudice story.
This one got me a lot of hate mail. I read them all. They were excellent, esp the ones saying "written with the pen of Satan."
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First Impressions is my take on a modern Pride and Prejudice story.
This one got me a lot of hate mail. I read them all. They were excellent, esp the ones saying "written with the pen of Satan."
books2read.com/u/3yzNaV
April 6, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I love this book.