ROAD TRIP WRITING GAMES!

[@bombastus-cz]

Oh my gosh, I'm honestly just in awe you were able to write on a pit stop. I don't think I've learned yet how to switch to writer mode that quickly. Props to you

[@KateCavanaugh]

It helps that I was definitely brainstorming while I drove!! And that I'm so far into the revision process with this story -- I can almost pick it up anywhere!

[@sarahkendle7564]

This was really fun for me to watch and see the small American towns I have heard so much about and it was lovely to see all the bookshops, each one seemed to have their own personality. From my own experience driving around the UK probably the best place I stopped off at was a place just before the border between Wales and England, there I visited Raglan Castle, spectacular views and a dog friendly site!

[@kellijohnson6449]

Love that "my powers restoring!" face xD

[@ermwrites]

I am such a “get there ASAP” person but I was so inspired by this video to take it slow next time I have the opportunity! It was such a cool idea to make it fun with the points/words on/off! But I have no idea how you wrote random places. I am so anxious I could never 😂

[@dream.Allsummer]

I relate to this comment so much! 😩😆

[@HeatherBryant22]

The Book Loft, an excellent choice!!! Loved the trip, come back to Ohio soon, there are lots mote book shops to explore;)

[@KateCavanaugh]

I might have a brother moving there! So if that's the case, I'll definitely be visiting more often!! :) Getting to explore all the bookshops in an area is such a great goal bahaha.

[@amandagrubbs3855]

I love this! I feel like I often try to write in the vacuum that is my apartment, but it's good to remember how much inspiration comes from pushing outside the boundaries of your home/hometown! I'm definitely riffing off this idea during NaNo. My book takes place at a lighthouse on the Oregon coast, and I had already planned on dragging my husband to some lighthouses in November, but now I think I'll gamify my trip! Surely there are roadside monuments (other than lighthouses) on/near the coast, and I'd love to spend more time stopping at those attractions! This was great, as always! Glad you had a fun time!

[@KarenAMathis]

As a native Memphian, it made me so happy to see you stop by novel.! It and Burke's are both beloved local bookshops, so you really couldn't make a bad choice there. Hopefully you can hit up Burke's if/when you ever return!

[@KateCavanaugh]

Burke's is still definitely on the list for a future trip!!! And to have a drink while reading at novel. bahaha. :)

[@sheryl3049]

God I'm so jealous of Americans who can road trip. I've got fab memories of the summer we did the entire florida coast on holiday but in the UK our road trips are motorway ( freeway) based and the stopping options are service stations, like a mini mall with a gas station and starbucks and fast food joints. For your sign off between the two, could you use something that's not English. My mother and i use goodbye or goodnight in my grandfather's native language for example... so that could work or like a call and response type Marco Polo. Thanks for the vlog. Looking forward to seeing the retreat. Beccas vid whetted my appetite. X

[@happinesss2]

This was so fun! And I love you and your relationship with your brothers. I have no doubt you’re a great sister. Also their pets are so cute too!

[@johntubbs6617]

I ride my new E-Bike all over the place - buy discarded books at libraries or book sales etc...If literary craft books are your thing, check out the 808 section of every library, that's where you find them.

[@Wallisimo]

All the pecan streets!!! We sure do love our nuts in the south

[@stitchknurd]

I’m originally from Little Rock and Wordsworth is such a great store! And agreed, the LR to Memphis drive is awful. 🤣

[@KateCavanaugh]

It was SO cute!! I missed it barely but I think they were having a book festival in Little Rock right around the time. Wordsworth had a really cool display of the authors who were taking part. Also you’re making me feel better for thinking it was awful bahahah. I’d love to visit those two places again but don’t ever wanna do that drive. 😂

[@Lara_Ameen]

I love that you got to go to so many indie bookstores! It was so cool seeing that. What a great idea for a road trip! The small town vibes made it look so cozy. You got some amazing books! I love it! I’m glad you had a successful road trip. Now I want to go to a bunch of indie bookstores when I do a road trip with my best friends. 😂 Also, so glad you got THE ODDS! It’s so cute! I loved reading it. I almost picked up SHADOW SISTER when I was at B&N a few weeks ago! 😍

[@dmmorrow20]

I hope you loved Novel.!!! Its the closest bookstore to me!! The last time I was there, they had a puppy adoption event going on!

[@KateCavanaugh]

OMG I ADORED it!! I wish I could've stayed for a half-day and had a drink or met up with some writer friends there. Truly impeccable vibes, so many books, and I loved all the different recommendations!!

[@deprocean8341]

The last one looks a ton like the Jacksonville, FL Chamblin Book Mine! It's an amazing bookstory with a lot of vintage and second-hand books. If you're ever in the area, I would sincerely suggest checking it out. I found multiple disney art books, some classic novels, every book is sorted by genre and author (not the Dewey decimal system though) and they even have some signed copies of particular books in the front! Not to mention there are books stacked from floor to ceiling. My favourite part is there are two in Jacksonville-- the second one has a built in cafe!

[@chesterdavis27]

In Arkansas did you see a highway sign advertising Toad Suck State Park? I still remember that from driving to Stillwater, OK from Sarasota, FL.

[@oigalena]

my brain stopped with all that math

[@KateCavanaugh]

Lolol it was a lot! I had to like triple check I'd done it right every time. 😂

[@AmericanWaifu77]

Yooo I'm in Columbus haha. I love the book loft. Such a cool place.

[@tonikhn]

Your thumbnail is truly awesome😅

[@KateCavanaugh]

Bahahaha thank you. 😂

[@denisedarden13]

This sounds fun!

[@eprohoda]

Kate, you dd splendid shots. take care.

[@KateCavanaugh]

Thank youuuu, you as well!

[@janalewis3030]

The Book Loft is awesome! If you ever have time (and go during the week) go to Schmidt's restaurant. The food is amazing! But it's over an hour wait on the weekends to get in.

[@wallacejames221]

A RIVAL MOST VIAL AND THE STRAY SPIRIT ARE BOTH ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC CUTE BOOKS AND I LOVE THEM SO MUCH PLEASE I HOPE YOU LOVE THEM

[@KateCavanaugh]

OMG YAAAAY!!!! I love hearing that! It's so fun when you pick up a book on a whim (or in this case, a recommendation from the staff) and other people reiterate how good it is. I'll definitely let you know when I read it and what I think!!

[@wallacejames221]

Please do! All the illustrations inside, the chapter titles and headers, the little details... it all makes it so so good. And the romance *chef's kiss* @@KateCavanaugh

[@JadeJuniiper]

This is SO FUN!! Please go on more road trips ❤❤

[@KateCavanaugh]

Awww, thank youuuu! I totally will!

[@jackiedrinkswine]

I’ve done the Little Rock to Memphis drive so many times and you’re completely right. Not my favorite stretch of highway, lol!

[@algitablozyte9580]

I don't drive but I wan't to try something like that on hikes

[@lesleyann5118]

I moved across the country in 2016 and wrote a blog about various roadside attractions, museums, and filming locations in all 48 contiguous states, and one of my stops was Casey, IL. They seem to have added a few things since I was there... or there were so many World's Largests there that I missed a few. That's very possible. I also stopped at what I think is the Gone with the Wind filming location that was on your itinerary you showed towards the beginning. Your video is giving me the travel bug. I might need to plan a road trip with more bookstores. ... oh, and if you are ever in Jacksonville, FL and want to be overwhelmed, check out Chamblin Bookmine. That place is insane!

[@87Ayb]

That hilarious. You literally drove through near where I grew up! (ish). Except Casey added all of the big things after I moved away. :)

[@87Ayb]

Also, they pronounce it KayZe, weirdly enough!

[@KateCavanaugh]

Ooooh, that's so funny! I love hearing how locals pronounce their towns. :)

[@KatieBwriting]

I'm embarrassed to admit I've been looking forward to this road trip vlog since you mentioned it in past videos. 😄 Looked like so much fun! I'll definitely need to make indie bookstores a go-to on my next road trip. Looking forward to the next vlog!

[@elizalagonia1049]

Looks like a fun trip. You probably passed by where I live in Indiana(I'm 30 minutes to the Ohio boarder) and on the road to Columbus. I'm a mix in traveling, it depends on how much time I have to get someplace, how long I'm there and if I have a timetable on returning. We also can't really go on long car rides because one of my sons gets car sick. I'm hoping he's grown out of it since we're going home to NYC for Thanksgiving and driving.

[@MaigaVidal]

I am desperately craving those chamoy peach rings!!!

[@heatherkirchhoffwritesya]

Love this idea!

[@KateCavanaugh]

Thanks Heather!! :)

[@UndyingLight117]

Dang it! You just had to show the Gilmore Girls! It's my autumn must-watch show but I've been resisting because I'm trying to get ready for NaNoWriMo. *sigh*🤫 Now I have to watch a few episodes. 🤫

[@emilywequestrian519]

such a fun vlog

[@thathollyking]

I'm from Ohio and I've been to the massive Germantown bookstore several times! Wooo

[@KateCavanaugh]

It was sooooo cool! I wish I had even more time to explore it. I did definitely get lost. And the part I thought was the end of the upstairs was actually just the main level?? Then I found the REAL upstairs bahaha.

[@inimitablebooksllc]

Yay! I love your vlogs!

[@KateCavanaugh]

[@melindaweixler3682]

Amazing ✊🏽 💝😋

[@kida4star]

Did they have beer taps inside “novel.”?

[@KateCavanaugh]

YES THEY DID! They had a super cute little bar area inside and outside. Had I not been driving (lol), I totally would've sat down and enjoyed a beer or glass of wine with my new book.

[@elizalagonia1049]

I know you can't use this one but The 100 TV show had "May we meet again." It was the ending line to their travelers prayer. Maybe "until the other shore" or something like that. Or if you put in their religion a line from a prayer.

[@KateCavanaugh]

I looove those suggestions and will definitely use them for inspiration!! You’ve got my gears turning, thank you! 💙

[@AoifeMysthart]

Why do you gotta wear wrist braces to drive? Also we’re getting a Buccees in Kentucky really soon! I can’t wait!

[@KerriB]

(sits down to write) okay, let's do this! (sees Kate uploaded) Whelp, after this video! 😂 Hope you're doing well!

[@KateCavanaugh]

Lolol HI KERRI! I am! Getting back to streaming on Twitch and getting all settled back in at home. Mostly ready for NaNoWriMo. 😂 Hope everything's going well with you!! :)

[@KerriB]

@@KateCavanaugh I keep missing the streams! Lol I hope I can make it to one soon. I have been working on my pirate adventure story and it's been really fun

[@KateCavanaugh]

YESSSSS FOR PIRATES @@KerriB. SO glad you're working on that one!! Hope your characters are up to increasingly chaotic shenanigans. :)

[@kelly_seastar]

Do both, listen to Kate while you write! 😃

[@shebreathesingold8043]

This was such a fun video. Thank you for sharing. BTW, how is your skin always so clear? Naturally lucky? Makeup? Good camera filter? LOL Just wondering

[@KateCavanaugh]

Omggggg that's very kind of you to say, especially since the road trip (and all the changing climates) actually wrecked my skin bahahah. I do think the front facing phone camera adds a filter on, I'm convinced! So some of those shots are definitely kind. My DSLR shows the truth though. 😂 Otherwise definitely luck and lots of hydration.

[@tulsishah5616]

… the typing sounds from the laptop sounds SO wierd as I’m so used to the purple keyboard when it comes to a writing vlog 😂

[@KateCavanaugh]

OMG SAME THOUGH. I was editing it and was like "why are they so quiet and not nearly clicky clacky enough." I've forgotten what they sounded like!

[@casscutting1573]

There's girl math, boy math, etc... Now there's writer/reader math lol

[@KateCavanaugh]

HOWLING. Yes!!!

[@bpsara]

Maybe Seguin is pronounced like that because it’s the spanish way to pronounce it?

[@kelly_seastar]

When you said "writing games" I thought you meant you were writing interactive fiction 😅

[@KateCavanaugh]

OMG. I wish!! That would be so fun! Maybe I'll add it to my list. One day!

[@makaela9391]

I wish I knew you were in Ohio 😢

[@herothebard]

I don't know if it is true or not. I heard that woman crossing the border out of Texas and other states with abortion bans have to prove they are not pregnant. So I hope that isn't the case and I hope that you didn't have to deal with any such nonsense on your trip. It shouldn't be a worry or a stress when crossing the boarder to wonder if someone is going to make you prove your not trying to get an abortion. Such nonsense.

[@DreamingTruth.author]

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