Kat Norwood

Hey everyone!

So I'm still working on chapter 8 and its flowing nicely. But I maayy be behind schedule. 🤪 I've been fine tuning the outfits and mechanics of the tournament. Its been...a process. Lol. A lot of mini arcs for characters will be included. We finally get to meet Harper in this chapter.

I may have to split this chapter up into two seperate ones. Because you know how I love my long chapters.

Anyways, thanks in advance for understanding. Heres a snippet of chapter 8. If you want to show some love on my story, just reacting or throwing in a comment helps me immensely. As always I appreciate your support. 🖤

Chapter 7 is out!

This one poured out of me over four days, and to be honest I even wondered if it was too long. But over 5,000 words later I feel like it belongs all together.

I'm finally almost back to normal after being sick, thank god. Which means I can get back to plotting and giving you more action and slow burn goodness.

The plot thickens in Chapter 8. Highcross is finally here, and Brielle might be about to test the limits of something she's been secretly working on.

Meanwhile, the Ashford family has their own reasons for paying very close attention. And Bri starts narrowing down the truth about who sent her that surprise gift.

Because I think we all want to know who had the audacity to make such an intimate thing for her. Thoughtful? Yes. But in the words of Brielle—

“What the actual fuck?”

Hopefully I'll have it done and edited by mid-week. Fingers crossed. 🤞

Also, since people occasionally ask–yes, I use AI to create the little images for my posts and sometimes to lightly edit my writing. But the story itself comes straight from my chaotic brain. 😌

Also... I have a question.
Who do you think sent Brielle the mystery package?

Chapter 6 just dropped this morning!

Apparently my brain decided it was full speed ahead and I finished it much earlier than expected. It’s a little shorter than some of my other chapters, and yes... I may have left you on a bit of a cliffhanger. But don’t worry — I’m already working on Chapter 7 😉

In this next upcoming chapter, Brielle gets an unexpected surprise, runs into someone she may not be ready to face again, and prepares for the first rounds of Highcross.

Let me know what you thought of the last scene in the comments!

Also thought I'd show Zinger some love by creating a photo of him from Chapter 3. 🩵😻

Hey everyone!

Sorry I haven’t updated Steeped in Honeyed Steel in the last couple weeks. I’ve been fighting a wicked sinus infection that came along with the flu. 😵‍💫

That hasn’t stopped me from trying to storyboard scenes, but actually getting the words onto the page has been...a challenge, lol.
I’m finally on the mend and working on Chapter 6 now. If all goes well, it should be out by the end of this week!

I tend to over-edit because I want everything to be just right 🤪 — but I thought I’d share a little sneak peek while I finish.

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Finishing up chapter five today! 🙌

Also got my socials up and running, so if you feel like following my journey I'll drop the links below.

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