KC North, Author
@kcnorthauthor.bsky.social
I write YA (young adult) romance and womens’ literature (depending on the day) on personal journeys towards something bigger than themselves, and the occasional romance.
There's a special place in heaven for readers who love awkward protagonists. You're the real MVPs and I'm writing this book for YOU.
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 AM
There's a special place in heaven for readers who love awkward protagonists. You're the real MVPs and I'm writing this book for YOU.
Plot twist I didn't see coming: Writing a book about awkwardness made me MORE confident. Turns out owning your chaos is powerful. Who knew?
November 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Plot twist I didn't see coming: Writing a book about awkwardness made me MORE confident. Turns out owning your chaos is powerful. Who knew?
Update: My character just texted "you too" after someone said "happy birthday." I'm so proud of how realistic this awkwardness is coming across.
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Update: My character just texted "you too" after someone said "happy birthday." I'm so proud of how realistic this awkwardness is coming across.
My writing mantra: "If it makes you cringe, it makes you human. If it makes you human, it makes you relatable. If it makes you relatable, it makes you SELLABLE."
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
My writing mantra: "If it makes you cringe, it makes you human. If it makes you human, it makes you relatable. If it makes you relatable, it makes you SELLABLE."
Plot idea: Character who weaponizes their awkwardness. Wait, that's just me. That's literally just my entire brand.
November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Plot idea: Character who weaponizes their awkwardness. Wait, that's just me. That's literally just my entire brand.
Book marketing is just controlled chaos where you try to convince people that your specific brand of cringe is superior to other people's cringe.
November 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Book marketing is just controlled chaos where you try to convince people that your specific brand of cringe is superior to other people's cringe.
Today in "Things I've Googled for My Book": "Can you die from embarrassment?" Spoiler: You can't, but my characters wish they could.
November 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Today in "Things I've Googled for My Book": "Can you die from embarrassment?" Spoiler: You can't, but my characters wish they could.
Hot take: Awkwardness is a superpower. It makes you relatable, funny, and creates the BEST character moments. Also it's free and happens constantly.
November 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hot take: Awkwardness is a superpower. It makes you relatable, funny, and creates the BEST character moments. Also it's free and happens constantly.
My favorite character type: Protagonists who cope with anxiety through humor. Not because it's effective. But because it's what we DO.
November 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
My favorite character type: Protagonists who cope with anxiety through humor. Not because it's effective. But because it's what we DO.
The author's dilemma: Making your character relatable vs. making them so awkward readers have to read through their fingers like it's a horror movie.
November 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The author's dilemma: Making your character relatable vs. making them so awkward readers have to read through their fingers like it's a horror movie.
The writer pipeline: 1) Experience something embarrassing 2) Swear you'll never tell anyone 3) Put it in your book 4) Promote said book enthusiastically
November 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The writer pipeline: 1) Experience something embarrassing 2) Swear you'll never tell anyone 3) Put it in your book 4) Promote said book enthusiastically
Your reminder that awkwardness is universal. Doesn't matter if you're 15 or 50, we've all accidentally replied "you too" to a movie ticket seller saying "enjoy your film."
November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Your reminder that awkwardness is universal. Doesn't matter if you're 15 or 50, we've all accidentally replied "you too" to a movie ticket seller saying "enjoy your film."
Me: "This character is TOO awkward, I need to tone it down" My friends: send me a video of me from last week Me: "Never mind, this is accurate"
November 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Me: "This character is TOO awkward, I need to tone it down" My friends: send me a video of me from last week Me: "Never mind, this is accurate"
Being a young writer means your characters' cringiest moments are fresh in your memory. You don't have to imagine the pain. You REMEMBER it.
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Being a young writer means your characters' cringiest moments are fresh in your memory. You don't have to imagine the pain. You REMEMBER it.
Behind the scenes: I write in coffee shops and pretend I'm mysterious and brooding, but really I'm just eavesdropping on everyone's conversations for material. Sorry not sorry.
November 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Behind the scenes: I write in coffee shops and pretend I'm mysterious and brooding, but really I'm just eavesdropping on everyone's conversations for material. Sorry not sorry.
Me writing a scene where two characters have to make small talk: draws from every uncomfortable elevator ride I've ever experienced This is what we call METHOD WRITING.
November 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Me writing a scene where two characters have to make small talk: draws from every uncomfortable elevator ride I've ever experienced This is what we call METHOD WRITING.
Hot take: The best books are the ones that make you grateful for your own life choices while simultaneously making you realize you're not alone in your chaos.
November 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Hot take: The best books are the ones that make you grateful for your own life choices while simultaneously making you realize you're not alone in your chaos.
There should be a genre called "I laughed, I cried, I cringed so hard I had to pause" because that's what I'm writing and that's what I'm LIVING.
November 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
There should be a genre called "I laughed, I cried, I cringed so hard I had to pause" because that's what I'm writing and that's what I'm LIVING.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Awkward characters make the best characters because they're TRYING their best and that's what matters. Also it's funny.
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Awkward characters make the best characters because they're TRYING their best and that's what matters. Also it's funny.
Just finished a chapter where literally everything goes wrong for my protagonist and honestly? They handled it better than I would have. Character growth.
November 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Just finished a chapter where literally everything goes wrong for my protagonist and honestly? They handled it better than I would have. Character growth.
Writing confession: Sometimes I Google "synonyms for awkward" and the thesaurus just tells me to see a therapist. Rude.
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Writing confession: Sometimes I Google "synonyms for awkward" and the thesaurus just tells me to see a therapist. Rude.
Young writers: Your age is not a weakness. You're documenting the chaos in real-time. That's your superpower. Own it.
November 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Young writers: Your age is not a weakness. You're documenting the chaos in real-time. That's your superpower. Own it.
Poll: What's more mortifying? A) Liking your crush's photo from 3 years ago B) Sending a voice note to the group chat instead of one person C) All of the above (it's always C)
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Poll: What's more mortifying? A) Liking your crush's photo from 3 years ago B) Sending a voice note to the group chat instead of one person C) All of the above (it's always C)
Real or fiction? [Share an awkward scenario] Let people guess if it happened to you or your character. The answer is always "both somehow."
November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Real or fiction? [Share an awkward scenario] Let people guess if it happened to you or your character. The answer is always "both somehow."
Book recommendation: [Another YA book with awkward humor] If you like mortifying moments and laughing until you cry, this is for you. Also please read my book when it comes out.
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Book recommendation: [Another YA book with awkward humor] If you like mortifying moments and laughing until you cry, this is for you. Also please read my book when it comes out.