On health, motherhood, money, writing, and business—written with a rebellious edge.

Hi, I’m Kasia

Writer, novelist, and entrepreneur

I’m a proud stay-at-home mommy these days to my baby. But when I get lost in my work, I’m a total ambitious nerd who loves to write and build.

My Substack newsletter has ~1k readers. I’m the proud author of two novels that have received praise from literary agents and editors alike. I wrote about my decision not to traditionally publish yet here. I’m currently working on a children’s book series and tending to the many business ideas swirling in my brain.

I hope you find something inspiring, especially on the blog.

With love, Kasia

Words that stay with you

Newsletter

Books

Blog

The newsletter

~1k engaged subscribers read my newsletter every month, and my writing was recently published in Write or Die Magazine. I explore topics like motherhood, health, money, writing, and business, including:

  • My decision to not engage on social media anymore, especially anything related to my pregnancy and children

  • My journey with western and functional medicine, and what I’m doing lately to truly heal

  • My experience as a stay-at-home wife and mom who is also ambitious

  • My approach to centering motherhood in my life and how this has changed my relationship with time, productivity, money, career, and boundaries

  • My values that have led me to a somewhat unconventional and at times rebellious life

Recently on the blog

Kind words from readers

  • I’m only half way through this second article but this is amazing (per usual)! FYI I was a huge fan of your 2025 updates and goals newsletter. I’ve been brainstorming my goals since. You never miss the mark 🔨

    - Shamir Johnson

  • You're a star & I hope there are more collabs in our future!

    - Amelia Hruby

  • Loved this article! Thanks for sharing the summary of your call with Jack!

    - Aletheia Delivré

  • Such a unique piece of content 👏🏻

    - Harshita Choubeyl

  • Hi Kasia! I found your profile from the Michelle interview. I have been clicking through article to the next article and really enjoying your perspective and writing! It's been awhile since l've found so much writing on someone's website that I wanted to read through. Keep up the fabulous work :)

    - Violet Kind

  • This is so great, Kasia! 

    - Kendra Koch

  • This was really helpful, thank you so much for sharing this. I go through all those same thoughts, as I am sure many of us do. I am going to forward to a friend, as well!

    - Stacey Rook

  • GIRL THIS WAS SO HELPFUL!

    - Andrea Jacobsen

Books

I’m the writer of Girl in the Dark Room, a literary suspense novel about a woman trapped in a dark room. At its core, the story explores how abusive relationships can render women invisible. I’m currently at work on my third novel, Nerve, and a children’s book series called Welcome Home Hunter, based on the true story of a wild cat who befriended our dog in our yard and became a part of our family.

Praise for Girl in the Dark Room

  • “Starkly emotional writing with moments that completely arrested me.”

    —Alexandra Sehulster, editor at St. Martins Press 

  • “My mind is abuzz with your moving, brilliant, page-turning book. Emma is a character who will stay with me for a long time.” 

    —Chelsea Bieker, author of Godshot, Heartbroke, and Madwoman

  • “A terrific and promising project. Emma is an exceptional character and it is simply impossible not to become invested in her well-being.”

    —Bernadette Baker-Baughman, literary agent 

  • “I was immediately pulled in by the juicy premise, and the fascinating dynamic between Emma and Ash—how they play cards together and how he crawls into bed with her at night.”

    —Rachel Beck, literary agent 

  • “An important exploration of trauma.”

    —Abby Saul, literary agent 

I’m grateful you stopped by

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Until next time, Kasia Manolas