tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72254026224051667682024-03-08T02:03:59.174-08:00Kelli A. Wilkins - Romance, Horror & Mystery Author Romance, horror and mystery author Kelli A. Wilkins shares info about her books, writing tips, and anything else that comes to mind...Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-43235869158859875972024-02-22T11:02:00.000-08:002024-02-22T11:02:00.270-08:00Celebrating Women in Horror Month (Part 2)<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITO7TjniTqTZggCXWaz4MlhGyp9OS4Yz6Btz0f6hOCZl510q3P-CTBW18AmPo_1GUNvqO1tWDsPEhDDC-C_Lmx1mZS19pJslYL6DsV5kvxRuQne6d1TCfnq4Y-iC-6V8PPchPoGJIRep9NSaegnnzqDRjkvwDF_cCsGCqgdU9l4CB-6qAJZXsVnmJQHg/s1600/NightmareinNorth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITO7TjniTqTZggCXWaz4MlhGyp9OS4Yz6Btz0f6hOCZl510q3P-CTBW18AmPo_1GUNvqO1tWDsPEhDDC-C_Lmx1mZS19pJslYL6DsV5kvxRuQne6d1TCfnq4Y-iC-6V8PPchPoGJIRep9NSaegnnzqDRjkvwDF_cCsGCqgdU9l4CB-6qAJZXsVnmJQHg/w160-h256/NightmareinNorth.jpg" width="160" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXpVMCZSY6p-1hOazmNAKLSAxzvY7FKZ1zY4t1hk4gTfdCxmhfYEXN_EwOvgxTuusP4RphfKPYjyqBhJ72iAMKq6NLrKgCPC5NzdWvmS-CFvu8Sv0Px_sLjqHAxZusZxhXGuwfEw8UNZRrKMLEhFtliK5RohpKAIzNPFqJrHIldjppqTsOvVfVXv7jwY/s2250/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXpVMCZSY6p-1hOazmNAKLSAxzvY7FKZ1zY4t1hk4gTfdCxmhfYEXN_EwOvgxTuusP4RphfKPYjyqBhJ72iAMKq6NLrKgCPC5NzdWvmS-CFvu8Sv0Px_sLjqHAxZusZxhXGuwfEw8UNZRrKMLEhFtliK5RohpKAIzNPFqJrHIldjppqTsOvVfVXv7jwY/w160-h254/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" width="160" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Valentine’s Day is officially over, and if you’ve
had your fill of love and romance for a while, why not curl up with a horror
story? <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As you may know, February is “Women in Horror”
month. To celebrate, I’m blogging about my “disturbing” novella, <i><b>Nightmare in
the North</b></i> and my 2023 horror/thriller <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Route 9 Killer</i></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Nightmare
in the North</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> is a cautionary tale about traveling
alone in the winter and trusting strangers. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">NIGHTMARE IN THE NORTH<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stranded during a violent blizzard, Mark hikes to
the only house nearby. George, a well-mannered University professor, welcomes
Mark and gives him shelter from the storm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">By morning, Mark suspects that everything isn’t what
it seems. George’s adult daughter, Kate, who also lives in the house, shares a
disturbing and unsettling tale. When questioned, George insists that Kate has a
psychological issue and can’t be trusted to tell the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mark quickly finds himself caught in a game of cat
and mouse. Who should he believe? Is Kate’s desperate plea for help sincere?
Should he be suspicious of George? Or are both of them plotting something together?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Isolated from everyone, Mark is forced to wait out
the storm—and find a way to escape—if he hopes to make it out alive.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">***<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So… how did this novella come about? Believe it or
not, I wrote a version of this story for my eighth grade English class. The
assignment was to write a short story – and boy, did I! The original version
was much shorter and less detailed, but the basic premise was there. I’m not
sure what my English teacher thought when she read it, but I got an A.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I grew up in upstate New York where winters can be
brutal and last a long time. It can be an isolated place, and sometimes you
could be snowed in for days. I decided to use that as the backdrop to the
story, throw in some strange characters, and add a little mystery. After I
submitted the story for my English class, I pretty much forgot about it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then, in January of 2018 I drove to Vermont in a
snowstorm. I was in the car for 12 hours, and naturally, my mind started to
wander… I wanted to write a new horror story, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted
to write. As I was driving, I thought back to the original story and decided to
rewrite it – to tell the story the way it needed to be told.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I changed the opening, moved the setting to Vermont,
and filled in all the details and backstory that set the tone. The ending of
the new version is slightly different from the original, but it’s not off by
much. I added an epilogue (of sorts) to the end, and spent about twenty minutes
getting the last line just right. After reading <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nightmare in the North</i></b>,
my husband said it was well written and it drew you in, but it was “twisted”
and “disturbing” – I consider that high praise!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Order
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nightmare in the North</i> here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Amazon: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9QD45X"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9QD45X</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">All other platforms: </span><a href="https://www.books2read.com/u/m2vqOk"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.books2read.com/u/m2vqOk</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Read reviews here: </span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/nightmare-in-the-north"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/nightmare-in-the-north</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Route 9 Killer</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> was released in 2023, and it’s been a
long time coming. Years ago I had an idea for a serial killer/thriller story
that was sparked by something simple: I was driving somewhere and saw a woman’s
shoe lying in the road. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I started wondering about the shoe and then an idea hit
me. It was a simple “What if…” premise: What if a woman was abducted and the
only evidence left behind was her shoe in the road? I bounced this idea off of
a few people, and they scoffed. “Who cares about a shoe? Why would anything
think someone was abducted based on a shoe?” But, when I explained my story
idea, they were intrigued. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the title implies, the book is a mystery/thriller
involving a serial killer. The hero, Detective Jim Rourke, thinks he’s
discovered a serial killer operating in Central New Jersey. The only problem
is, nobody believes him. The women are abducted from different towns in the
same county, and their bodies are dumped in different towns in another county.
This makes it hard for the police to connect the crimes or even see a pattern.
To them, the killings are random.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">See if you can solve the mystery of… <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Route 9 Killer<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Detective Jim Rourke suspects a serial killer is
hunting women in Central New Jersey. The victims are held captive, brutalized,
then murdered and dumped along deserted stretches of Route 9.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There’s no physical evidence, no witnesses, and the
killer is smart enough to leave no clues. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rourke is alone on a manhunt, and time is running
out. Eight victims have already fallen prey to this madman. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can Rourke catch the killer and rescue the next
victim before it’s too late?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Order
your copy here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Amazon: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51%20"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">All other platforms: </span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16%20"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Read
reviews here:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/the-route-9-killer"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/the-route-9-killer</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’ve read the book and loved it, please post a
positive review online (no spoilers, please!).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I hope you enjoyed a look at my horror
stories. If you love to be scared (or at least slightly creeped out) be sure to
visit the “Horror, Mystery & More” section of my site </span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> to read about
my other spooky stories.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;">Kelli
A. Wilkins</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-32187196567387255682024-02-19T08:32:00.000-08:002024-02-19T08:33:21.072-08:00Once Upon A Princess - Deborah A. Bailey’s blog tour is here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3IXeZHmMcGGmzta1tava4vF5K1AzJMHe5NoNjDVuLRIoGy_kkUi-NsuS6oGqDN88j1GQ-BnpvD3cJJaAg7bN9DsFaVfpT5LgXafwLeyJINi7wGxaJD8mBLnJWbuyc54NZFTiTBdQruPl6gD5hRm5hcNkCro4rg4OcWnyaZgeWGMdWs2Qi7Ko0aBG0EM/s851/once%20upon%20a%20princess%20banner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="317" data-original-width="851" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3IXeZHmMcGGmzta1tava4vF5K1AzJMHe5NoNjDVuLRIoGy_kkUi-NsuS6oGqDN88j1GQ-BnpvD3cJJaAg7bN9DsFaVfpT5LgXafwLeyJINi7wGxaJD8mBLnJWbuyc54NZFTiTBdQruPl6gD5hRm5hcNkCro4rg4OcWnyaZgeWGMdWs2Qi7Ko0aBG0EM/w433-h161/once%20upon%20a%20princess%20banner.png" width="433" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello Everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today I’m taking part in Romantic Fantasy Author Deborah A.
Bailey’s blog tour. Here’s a look at her <i><b>Once Upon A Princess</b></i> trilogy of fairy
tale fantasy romances. If you’re ready to lose yourself in another realm for a
while, give these books a read. They’re on sale for 99 cents for a limited
time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziJwR6n-EXcv_o-ulZ718ns8-KLbGYx7NZq4n05Hgw1IRFhaF8ad-XI3XSQph9UWQE9WvzfFKhfn-_Td6vy_Qo3nDHrEWxoZuzM0qlJ2kVYWSxOzHaev9eTD0vXlhqmJ-T049caTxWLWEGkmWDMxEYPywwKboCKPahBZUB8J_GGqPww_VQTiHVlI9n2U/s600/1%20heart%20of%20stone%20uoap%20ebook%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="484" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziJwR6n-EXcv_o-ulZ718ns8-KLbGYx7NZq4n05Hgw1IRFhaF8ad-XI3XSQph9UWQE9WvzfFKhfn-_Td6vy_Qo3nDHrEWxoZuzM0qlJ2kVYWSxOzHaev9eTD0vXlhqmJ-T049caTxWLWEGkmWDMxEYPywwKboCKPahBZUB8J_GGqPww_VQTiHVlI9n2U/w218-h270/1%20heart%20of%20stone%20uoap%20ebook%20(1).png" width="218" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><i style="color: #800180; font-family: verdana;"><b>Heart of Stone</b></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Once Upon a Princess Book 1</b></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For all the innate complications involved in finding the
secret to blissful fairy-tale love, a wise and discerning princess trusts her
heart and falls in love with the unlikeliest of princes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the ruins of a country destroyed by a curse. Princess
Leesa goes looking for a way to help her people. Desperate to find an item of
value to trade for supplies, she trespasses into an abandoned palace.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There, she finds more than she bargained for when she
encounters a lonely Gargoyle who offers to provide her with everything she
needs, for a price.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A gargoyle, Willem is dreadfully lonely and longing for
human companionship. Promising the beautiful Leesa riches, he begs her to stay
with him for a time. With so many to provide for, she can't refuse and soon
learns that looks can be deceiving. The steep price to be paid to break the
spell that cursed him into existence as a gargoyle may be more than Leesa is
willing or able to pay.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But her choice offers no second chances: Either she gains
back what she's been mourning or she loses everything she's ever
wanted… forever.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: red; font-family: verdana;"><b>**On Sale for Only .99 cents!**</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Order your copy here:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076BSZK9Y">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076BSZK9Y</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Apple:</b>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>B&N: </b><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/once-upon-a-princess-deborah-a-bailey/1129685762?ean=2940156149278">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/once-upon-a-princess-deborah-a-bailey/1129685762?ean=2940156149278</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Kobo:</b>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Books2Read: </b><a href="https://books2read.com/u/bP5dLJ">https://books2read.com/u/bP5dLJ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Bookbub:</b>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Goodreads:</b>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36386673-heart-of-stone">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36386673-heart-of-stone</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaqoLGdMDR_ahfpc9c0rpKg20kwAq6gxj9avR8u-keLWtgrtw_D2JU7jnrbXHjgq4oKDQb1mKi9dsfMIroAdpRRjlHsC49i8CJxIbIlrYL_CXL5lr6CdPlCfZOE4QQ17BlCp4DUqTBi_BkF1GeDq2xMejVNLWFHcEVuxYiyiHFYH7FHF7PerpDlQSGhqg/s600/2%20beauty%20and%20the%20faun%20uoap%20ebook%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="484" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaqoLGdMDR_ahfpc9c0rpKg20kwAq6gxj9avR8u-keLWtgrtw_D2JU7jnrbXHjgq4oKDQb1mKi9dsfMIroAdpRRjlHsC49i8CJxIbIlrYL_CXL5lr6CdPlCfZOE4QQ17BlCp4DUqTBi_BkF1GeDq2xMejVNLWFHcEVuxYiyiHFYH7FHF7PerpDlQSGhqg/w223-h277/2%20beauty%20and%20the%20faun%20uoap%20ebook%20(1).png" width="223" /></a></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Beauty and the Faun <o:p></o:p></b></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Once Upon a Princess Book<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>2</b></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In this short and sexy "fairy tale" paranormal
romance novella, a princess finds that love with a shifter hero is not without
complications – but there is always a happily-ever-after.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kayla, a poor young woman runs away when her rich uncle and
aunt arrange her marriage to a shifter prince from another land. Her uncle
needs gold to settle his debts and the king is offering a great reward if he
can obtain a willing bride for his son.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But Kayla's plans to hide in the Great Forest hit a snag
when two mischievous fauns find her and deliver her to a very sexy faun shifter
who is ready to teach Kayla a thing or two about life and love.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: red; font-family: verdana;"><b>**On Sale for Only .99 cents!**</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Order your copy here:</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076VXNWHB">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076VXNWHB</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Apple:</b>
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/once-upon-a-princess-beauty-the-faun/id1437974364">https://books.apple.com/us/book/once-upon-a-princess-beauty-the-faun/id1437974364</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>B&N:
</b><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/once-upon-a-princess-deborah-a-bailey/1129682651?ean=2940156071593">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/once-upon-a-princess-deborah-a-bailey/1129682651?ean=2940156071593</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Kobo:</b>
<a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/once-upon-a-princess-beauty-the-faun">https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/once-upon-a-princess-beauty-the-faun</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Books2Read: </b><a href="https://books2read.com/u/47ZqV7">https://books2read.com/u/47ZqV7</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Bookbub:</b>
<a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/once-upon-a-princess-beauty-the-faun-by-deborah-a-bailey">https://www.bookbub.com/books/once-upon-a-princess-beauty-the-faun-by-deborah-a-bailey</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Goodreads:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36485919-once-upon-a-princess">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36485919-once-upon-a-princess</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wnBbC3YEv4NGwJT9fhBeUicI0iPXZE45PTbTuwdqoVptzZgBVAWxJ_tY3bR60GMp4TSo5bXcMk6t5jALFQPvWjPpPCho5ooIY8bpdfbVxNBMa7onrUSw0rDTwS4B8_lbLhTCOZLhjC2LkynOrH00tAoHM-oS52cQMoQRMfRL2u7QnWkmeLSYy-eNdU0/s600/3%20land%20of%20dreams%20uoap%20ebook%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="484" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wnBbC3YEv4NGwJT9fhBeUicI0iPXZE45PTbTuwdqoVptzZgBVAWxJ_tY3bR60GMp4TSo5bXcMk6t5jALFQPvWjPpPCho5ooIY8bpdfbVxNBMa7onrUSw0rDTwS4B8_lbLhTCOZLhjC2LkynOrH00tAoHM-oS52cQMoQRMfRL2u7QnWkmeLSYy-eNdU0/w202-h251/3%20land%20of%20dreams%20uoap%20ebook%20(1).png" width="202" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Land of Dreams <o:p></o:p></b></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><i><b>Once Upon a Princess Book 3</b></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Formula for Fairy Tale Love: 1 adventurous Heroine + 1
tortured-but-noble Hero = Happily-Ever-After.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the rich and fertile land called Montrose, humans and
creatures of magic exist together in a complex web of harmony… and deceit.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Willem was created of magic and trapped in the Land of
Dreams by a curse in which he shared his gargoyle form with Eduardo. When
Eduardo freed himself from the evil spell his jealous half-brother Erokan cast
on him, Willem survived and was given a new life by the faeries. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Haunted by the
duality of his previous existence as well as the woman he and Eduardo both fell
in love with while hexed, Willem, now a gargoyle shifter, meets the daughter of
Lord Montrose.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Compassionate, graceful and adamant about marrying for love and
not riches, Cicely is far more wondrous than her outside beauty suggests.
Suddenly, everything he's ever wanted is within his grasp. But he isn't the
only man who longs to capture her.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Aware that Cicely descends from the royal line and was
hidden away as a child to keep her magical ability a secret, a mysterious
stranger intends to bend the powerful fire elemental to his will. To succeed,
he has only to dominate Willem, still anguished by the curse that trapped
him… and easily beguiled by a fair princess.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cicely knows she possesses magical ability, but her origins
are a mystery even to her. She loves her family and her land. Falling in love
with the courageous, self-sacrificing Willem may be the key to awakening… or
unleashing… something formidable buried deep inside her.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="color: red; font-family: verdana;">**On Sale for Only .99 cents!**</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Order your copy here:</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WKL6JDQ">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WKL6JDQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Apple:
</b><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/once-upon-a-princess-land-of-dreams/id1477000001">https://books.apple.com/us/book/once-upon-a-princess-land-of-dreams/id1477000001</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>B&N:</b>
<a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/once-upon-a-princess-deborah-a-bailey/1133017956?ean=2940163716548">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/once-upon-a-princess-deborah-a-bailey/1133017956?ean=2940163716548</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Kobo:</b> <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/once-upon-a-princess-land-of-dreams">https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/once-upon-a-princess-land-of-dreams</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Books2Read:</b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/bzvjgL">https://books2read.com/u/bzvjgL</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Bookbub:</b>
<a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/once-upon-a-princess-land-of-dreams-by-deborah-a-bailey">https://www.bookbub.com/books/once-upon-a-princess-land-of-dreams-by-deborah-a-bailey</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Goodreads:</b>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49276512-once-upon-a-princess">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49276512-once-upon-a-princess</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34FAeBztLnQWORu3QXPWmjQLBG5MDc4qSlvO3etOmoP0tMo5xH0-5HQp_a7UhQ23sk3DQxHw47E1xR4w1FSiSnPrykQd7yikT9QH-kIEnCy63ylPkrjsWOCJsRu20EnweZf9AVk0xSjjnShwVciSvyC-VJCmWaw4d9Y7hopg4ROW7_RjvDM6iWsTH0AY/s250/Deb%20Bailey_226x250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="226" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34FAeBztLnQWORu3QXPWmjQLBG5MDc4qSlvO3etOmoP0tMo5xH0-5HQp_a7UhQ23sk3DQxHw47E1xR4w1FSiSnPrykQd7yikT9QH-kIEnCy63ylPkrjsWOCJsRu20EnweZf9AVk0xSjjnShwVciSvyC-VJCmWaw4d9Y7hopg4ROW7_RjvDM6iWsTH0AY/w162-h179/Deb%20Bailey_226x250.jpg" width="162" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author </b><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Deborah A Bailey's Romantic Fantasy & Futuristic stories
include a bit of mystery and a lot of romantic heat. She's the author of
multiple novels and her short stories have won awards from the Philadelphia
Writers' Conference and have been published in <i>US1 Magazine</i> and the <i>Sun</i> and are
included in <i>Electric Dreams: Seven Futuristic Tales</i>. She's the author of
non-fiction books and articles for various online publications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Visit her site <a href="https://authordebbailey.com">https://authordebbailey.com</a> for more
information and subscribe to the newsletter here: <a href="https://eepurl.com/bokGdX">https://eepurl.com/bokGdX</a> to
be the first to find out about giveaways, book launches and sneak peeks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Follow her on social media here:</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Website:</b> <a href="https://authordebbailey.com">https://authordebbailey.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Facebook:</b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDeborahAB">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDeborahAB</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>X:</b> <a href="https://twitter.com/AuthorDeborahB">https://twitter.com/AuthorDeborahB</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authordeborahb">https://www.instagram.com/authordeborahb</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Bookbub:</b> <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/authors/deborah-a-bailey">https://www.bookbub.com/authors/deborah-a-bailey</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deborah-A-Bailey/author/B003MD0J4Y">https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deborah-A-Bailey/author/B003MD0J4Y</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Goodreads:</b>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4162297.Deborah_A_Bailey">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4162297.Deborah_A_Bailey</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAq8GFWx8gFgB9rAMw4J3g-crKjIasH3xXLIGf7YoSp9oVFIwRSma69nXfsST8GUAEXYi7zLei7G0RsicUxOzCNMamP2ij2gQEVfyZjBMmKrx0IJequJ-q5FOsauZkhNZFJ20e3ZRG_Vm3FTvgaZpcKDKtta3wv1NBia7nCsoieo76-3QFpkUnQ8-iEAU/s300/silverdagger%20quill%20logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="264" data-original-width="300" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAq8GFWx8gFgB9rAMw4J3g-crKjIasH3xXLIGf7YoSp9oVFIwRSma69nXfsST8GUAEXYi7zLei7G0RsicUxOzCNMamP2ij2gQEVfyZjBMmKrx0IJequJ-q5FOsauZkhNZFJ20e3ZRG_Vm3FTvgaZpcKDKtta3wv1NBia7nCsoieo76-3QFpkUnQ8-iEAU/w168-h148/silverdagger%20quill%20logo.png" width="168" /></a></div><p></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-40541578540391549012024-02-06T09:46:00.000-08:002024-02-06T09:46:00.148-08:00Celebrating Women in Horror Month (Part 1)<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6jxiyDzgZ2Svt9Rpz8XU4DpWDuzwhnhDCfxGAKLxmDdd8z5JXzpiqpKDx7zgZdsRBOkHTUB9FyKLx8ZtOcVMmTV8lCyjjYh4ZQ5xE6Mjq_gxS4FHbObt5EfOjrWegVRk6LRlh4iKERWm_lMoT4H03H8iHDjVs8apuD50t1cEE_36YYHcT2TgkJApCY4/s1600/med%20DTDcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1002" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6jxiyDzgZ2Svt9Rpz8XU4DpWDuzwhnhDCfxGAKLxmDdd8z5JXzpiqpKDx7zgZdsRBOkHTUB9FyKLx8ZtOcVMmTV8lCyjjYh4ZQ5xE6Mjq_gxS4FHbObt5EfOjrWegVRk6LRlh4iKERWm_lMoT4H03H8iHDjVs8apuD50t1cEE_36YYHcT2TgkJApCY4/w132-h212/med%20DTDcover.jpg" width="132" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_UivB3lnRDc6-yAnid1vNopZ0htiZnwu6CMW5H2ezs1crkbcXq5BHDdv973EO1qguUpSGzXl01V2U83lRLg2d-nDY2_Wr3fJZrrQJ9J5yNzUE8HfF_7a3Dj8xdqObrG5Sh-M07mRGj4h1qXbxQAZCyJAsfoJxZifmsbtWtkp-I4OVdeZXXIZbRUU4As/s1600/med%20kropsy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1002" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_UivB3lnRDc6-yAnid1vNopZ0htiZnwu6CMW5H2ezs1crkbcXq5BHDdv973EO1qguUpSGzXl01V2U83lRLg2d-nDY2_Wr3fJZrrQJ9J5yNzUE8HfF_7a3Dj8xdqObrG5Sh-M07mRGj4h1qXbxQAZCyJAsfoJxZifmsbtWtkp-I4OVdeZXXIZbRUU4As/w131-h210/med%20kropsy.jpg" width="131" /></a></span></div></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">People usually associate February with
Valentine’s Day and romance… but did you know February is “Women in Horror”
month? To celebrate, I’m blogging about my two ghost stories, <b><i>Dead ‘Til
Dawn</i></b> and <b><i>Kropsy’s Curse</i></b> and two short reads, <b><i>Silent Sentinel</i></b> and <b><i>More
Than I Bargained For.</i><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">First, let’s spend a night in the land
of the dead with <b><i>Dead ‘Til Dawn</i></b>…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-pagination: none; page-break-after: auto; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dead ‘Til Dawn</span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Disturbing the dead doesn’t
prove you’re brave – it proves you’re stupid.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After touring Gettysburg
battlefield, Jessica, Tim, and Steve decide to sneak out to the Devil’s Den for
some late-night fun. Jessica’s friend Kathy objects, and warns them about
trespassing where they’re not wanted. <br />
<br />
Undaunted by ghost stories and fueled by his own arrogance, Tim races toward
the Devil’s Den. When the group drives through mysterious battlefield fog, they
find themselves surrounded by Civil War soldiers looking for a little fun of
their own. <br />
<br />
Kathy leaves the others to fend for themselves and flees to Little Round Top.
Although she’s rescued by a kindhearted Union solider named Charlie, she
refuses to believe what she’s experiencing is real. As the nighttime battle
rages on, Charlie introduces Kathy to other weary soldiers, and she quickly
realizes she’s trapped in the land of the dead until dawn. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Order
<i>Dead ‘Til Dawn</i> here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Amazon: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Til-Dawn-Civil-Horror-ebook/dp/B015LHI08A"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Til-Dawn-Civil-Horror-ebook/dp/B015LHI08A</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All other platforms: </span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/4X9aLb"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://books2read.com/u/4X9aLb</span></a><u><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Read
reviews here:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/dead-til-dawn"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/dead-til-dawn</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So how did this story come about? Well,
I love writing psychological/creepy/spooky horror stories. And I also love
traveling to historic places—especially if they’re haunted. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This novella was inspired by actual
events that happened to me in Gettysburg, PA. I had a very unusual experience
with battlefield fog and I wanted to use it in a story. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although I don’t consider myself a
“paranormal investigator” I love exploring haunted places and taking ghost
tours. Historic houses and “anything old and creepy” appeal to my imagination.
Is it any surprise that I love Halloween?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And because Halloween is my favorite
holiday, I wrote this Halloween-themed horror story… <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kropsy’s Curse<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Late one Halloween night, two young boys
venture into a secluded graveyard in the hopes of conjuring up a spirit.
Although Kyle is skeptical and would rather be home eating candy and watching
horror movies, he reluctantly goes along with Jerry’s plan. He doesn’t believe
Ouija boards work—until this one starts spelling out a message… <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kropsy’s Curse</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> is only $.99!
Get spooked here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 12pt;">Amazon: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kropsys-Curse-Kelli-Wilkins-ebook/dp/B014IAH848"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.amazon.com/Kropsys-Curse-Kelli-Wilkins-ebook/dp/B014IAH848</span></a><span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All other
platforms: </span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/47kMYj"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://books2read.com/u/47kMYj</span></a><u><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Read
reviews here: </span></b><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/kropsy-s-curse"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/kropsy-s-curse</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This piece of flash fiction came to me
when I was mulling over horror ideas. I actually came up with the (strange)
ending first, then built the rest of the story around it. I can’t give away any
more without spoiling the story, so you’ll have to read it for yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’re looking for a quick read that’s
more mystery than horror (but still has paranormal elements) check out <b><i>Silent
Sentinel</i></b>. This 4,100 word mini-thriller blends a crime story with the
unusual.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGEfxN8msz2v5i3KGricC-3J7wI80QWJQRJQazw4iW09J4Ut27Z-zyF2e1QQ5MxIqFtlg79iRUI582rwS-BACUk6iBKlOWTpK6BQlws6eAb1kTqaphX0VjelCN9TEGtAAAX_PIaEfBbVvJNv8dAqs2J70ybmvDdXrv3XK9G3OWJHc3msQ3dPhITYZZmk/s2048/final%20cover%20Silent%20Sentinel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1283" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGEfxN8msz2v5i3KGricC-3J7wI80QWJQRJQazw4iW09J4Ut27Z-zyF2e1QQ5MxIqFtlg79iRUI582rwS-BACUk6iBKlOWTpK6BQlws6eAb1kTqaphX0VjelCN9TEGtAAAX_PIaEfBbVvJNv8dAqs2J70ybmvDdXrv3XK9G3OWJHc3msQ3dPhITYZZmk/w158-h253/final%20cover%20Silent%20Sentinel.jpg" width="158" /></a></span></i></b></div><b><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Silent Sentinel
- A Mini-Thriller<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One afternoon, Valerie visits a flea
market and meets a peculiar man who tries to sell her an ancient statue of
Anubis—the Egyptian god of the dead. Despite her protests, the man insists that
she must have the statue. Valerie gives in and brings her new “guardian” home.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Later that night, Valerie awakens to
discover an intruder has broken into her house. She’s forced to fight for her
life and relies on Anubis to save her.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When the police investigate, they make a
shocking discovery about her attacker and his motive. Only then does Valerie
realize how lucky she was— the statue was the last thing she wanted, but
exactly what she needed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Order<i> Silent Sentinel </i>here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Amazon:
</span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JB57751"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JB57751</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All other platforms: </span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/mgExB0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://books2read.com/u/mgExB0</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Read
reviews here:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/silent-sentinel"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/silent-sentinel</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />
</span></i></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AO_Br0C4oBa5ibm0PYJUJwRDAo_Lpu9wUpSHXlvwWHh_kEzSA9z3amDy8IvLE5hvVORlmxp9GB9fKsQHCf0eWfpqK-PRDdqcJ7wfnjNRb1IdndsBMa9i75Yqz7AYIwtAuzS3d4XIOXMfUwlA_fY38xqe3_WwmeIA8aaYkssmJiOVWtzCOQBb9n9H520/s2048/Bargained%20forFINAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1283" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AO_Br0C4oBa5ibm0PYJUJwRDAo_Lpu9wUpSHXlvwWHh_kEzSA9z3amDy8IvLE5hvVORlmxp9GB9fKsQHCf0eWfpqK-PRDdqcJ7wfnjNRb1IdndsBMa9i75Yqz7AYIwtAuzS3d4XIOXMfUwlA_fY38xqe3_WwmeIA8aaYkssmJiOVWtzCOQBb9n9H520/w156-h250/Bargained%20forFINAL.jpg" width="156" /></a></i></b></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br />More Than I Bargained For</i></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> is a lighthearted mini-mystery that
blends offbeat humor with the paranormal.<o:p></o:p></span></span><p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">More Than I
Bargained For - A Paranormal Mini-Mystery<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Katie doesn’t like going to estate
sales. Why? Because she sees dead people.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When Katie reluctantly attends an estate
sale with her friend Diane, she gets more than she bargained for. The deceased
former owner of the house, Grace, realizes that Katie can communicate with her,
and she has a lot to say.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As Katie pretends to shop, Grace tells
her the story of how she was murdered—and reveals that her killer is still in
the house.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s up to Katie to uncover the murder
weapon and get it to the police… before time runs out.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Order
<i>More Than I Bargained For</i> here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Amazon: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CG4J8B2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CG4J8B2</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All other platforms: </span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/me9jzl"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://books2read.com/u/me9jzl</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Read reviews here: </span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/more-than-i-bargained-for"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/more-than-i-bargained-for</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stay tuned for Part 2 of my Women in
Horror blog. Until then, you can visit the “Horror, Mystery & More” section
of my site </span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> to read about
my other spooky stories.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Kelli
A. Wilkins</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-83323880503213001212024-01-03T13:20:00.000-08:002024-01-03T13:20:54.561-08:00Set New Writing Goals for the New Year<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQawhMBvpUt5vjrRfiUC3j1aQ1bHYzjw3Ue0pJqllakWalexxUsvnfq-L6SgM2Va1ym3bIzMHtcrmRlh0fa8kxsWWMtjmiwfgzmBGI-dqFUpJSqRTCe3wVTYjNTcSD74LzDryPx0_5BSduEf6RIyMlUw_WzMHgkD15J1ZTDwC6O-HLiImjPPwTQ_VKQ4/s345/you%20can%20write_final%20thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="216" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQawhMBvpUt5vjrRfiUC3j1aQ1bHYzjw3Ue0pJqllakWalexxUsvnfq-L6SgM2Va1ym3bIzMHtcrmRlh0fa8kxsWWMtjmiwfgzmBGI-dqFUpJSqRTCe3wVTYjNTcSD74LzDryPx0_5BSduEf6RIyMlUw_WzMHgkD15J1ZTDwC6O-HLiImjPPwTQ_VKQ4/w155-h248/you%20can%20write_final%20thumb.png" width="155" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Welcome to 2024! It seems like everyone is talking about
making changes and setting goals. If you’re a writer, you may already have a
list of things you want to accomplish this year—or not.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you need some motivation to get back into the swing of
things writing-wise, take some time to look back at what you achieved last year
and start thinking about this year. Evaluating your writing goals now will help
you get on target for 2024.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Perhaps you took time off from writing during the holidays.
Maybe your writing muse went on vacation to Hawaii and hasn’t come back yet.
That’s okay. It’s fine to take a break from writing for a while—but not too
long. (If you rest too long, you’ll rust!) Writing exercises, journaling, and
freewriting story ideas are great ways to revive your motivation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What are your writing goals for 2024? Do you want to finish
the novel you started last year (or haven’t started yet)? Send out a dozen
short stories? Enter a contest? Now is the perfect time to sit down and make a
list of all you want to accomplish. Having a list of projects and priorities
will help keep your writing objectives on track.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For example, if you’re determined to start a new book, make
a timeline for research, character development, plotting, etc. Give yourself a
deadline for when you want to start writing and stick to it. Decide how many
pages or chapters you want to finish each day/week/month. Little by little,
your book will take shape, and you’ll be amazed at your progress. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Need help
getting started? Check out my non-fiction writing guide, <i><b><span style="color: #800180;">You Can Write -
Really!</span></b></i> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/you-can-write-really">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/you-can-write-really</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">No matter what your writing goals are, a little pre-planning
will help you focus and allow you to flow from one writing project to another.
Preparation also keeps you motivated and fends off writer’s block, because you
always have “the next thing” to work on.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you write magazine articles, are there any major
publications you’re targeting? Start brainstorming ideas now, make a list of
places to send queries, and check out potential markets for their latest
submission guidelines. (It’s also time to be thinking 3 to 6 months ahead and
plan those spring and summer articles.)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Write fiction? Have you found any new markets? Signed up for
online market newsletters? If you’re published in one genre (say, romance or
horror), are you going to expand your horizons and write a different type of
story this year?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Is the writing part going fine, but you need to develop (or
enhance) your online profile and/or marketing? Explore writing-related websites
and blogs, social media groups, and advertising opportunities for your work.
Are your blog, website, and author page(s) up-to-date? Should they get a
refresh (or a major overhaul) for the new year?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is also the perfect time of year to let go of things
that no longer serve you. Simplify as much as you can, and you’ll make room for
new opportunities and events in your life. This applies to everything—not just
writing. For example, do you need to clear out clutter? Recycle excess paper?
Get rid of stuff you’re saving for “someday”? Do you need to let go of
relationships that are toxic or not working? Now is a good time to reevaluate
everything.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Everyone gets 24 hours each day, so choose how you use your
time wisely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy New Year! Let’s make the most of it.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><i><b>Kelli</b></i></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-24451874697492626722023-12-19T13:03:00.000-08:002023-12-19T13:03:00.249-08:00Love Gothic Romances Blended with Mystery? Don’t miss Redemption from a Dark Past<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO85NJpUvFit65crCJf641GG4Lfb6yZ91PXI2GXQFKDX-fZ9vckpXUJbaPq648Ktw-2NWL9Ih5x-x11Z48hcW9_BIZwYTsCcSr-g2Ez1ACiVxC1XmTrOIwjSAM1BryJYiutcioG8lAGuecNWUqk5HQBRQ2Hyx9GmopU0TtCCIYCDJA1mhdiN3910B36Do/s1600/Redemption%20Dark%20Past%20FINAL%20COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO85NJpUvFit65crCJf641GG4Lfb6yZ91PXI2GXQFKDX-fZ9vckpXUJbaPq648Ktw-2NWL9Ih5x-x11Z48hcW9_BIZwYTsCcSr-g2Ez1ACiVxC1XmTrOIwjSAM1BryJYiutcioG8lAGuecNWUqk5HQBRQ2Hyx9GmopU0TtCCIYCDJA1mhdiN3910B36Do/s320/Redemption%20Dark%20Past%20FINAL%20COVER.jpg" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi romance lovers,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Today I’m sharing a look at my Gothic historical romance,
<i><b>Redemption from a Dark Past</b></i>. This full-length novel is set in the kingdom of
Hungary in 1723 and blends a sensual romance with mystery and suspense.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The heroine, Katarina, is feisty, clever, and anything but
superstitious. She dismisses tales of evil spirits and ghosts, and doesn’t have
time for old wives’ tales. She’s ambitious and wants to leave her pathetic
existence on a goat farm for better things. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">When she learns that she’s about to be forced into marriage
to a much older man, she jumps at the chance to be Lord Adrik’s
companion—despite all the terrifying stories she has been told. Katarina’s
boldness and intelligence make her the perfect person to free Sebestyen from
his dark past.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here’s the summary, a mild excerpt, and links:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Redemption from a Dark Past</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lord Sebestyen Adrik has an unsavory reputation as a madman,
murderer… and worse. Lonely and searching for love, he seeks the companionship
of local young women, hoping one of them will ease his torment and bring him
the happiness he longs for. Katarina is his last chance—but will she fear him
like all the others? Or is she the one who can lift his curse?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Desperate to avoid a forced marriage, Katarina agrees to
become Lord Adrik’s latest companion, despite the rumors she has heard about
him. She discovers the “Dark Lord’s” secret past and realizes he’s not the
monster everyone thinks he is.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">As their love blossoms, she renews his passion for life—yet
they cannot escape the ghosts of the past.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">When a meeting of the nobility goes horribly wrong,
Sebestyen’s world unravels, and his enemies plot to destroy him. As all seems
lost, a mysterious stranger arrives at the castle. Sebestyen must decide if he
is a friend or a foe…and if he can find redemption in his love for Katarina, or
lose her and everything else that he holds dear.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">The Excerpt:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Katarina stood in the parlor doorway, clutching her skirts.
The large room was lit with three candles, and firelight cast long shadows on
the walls. One story about His Lordship seemed to be true; he did live in the
dark. She heard a low growling noise coming from the corner. What was that? Did
Lord Adrik have a vicious dog?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">She stepped into the parlor and spotted a figure slumped in
the throne-sized chair near the fire. A white ruffled sleeve hung over the
armrest. A moment later, she realized the noise was coming from Lord Adrik. He
was fast asleep and snoring.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Had she kept him waiting too long? She had eaten her fill of
meat and potatoes and even tried the greens and biscuits. His Lordship hadn’t
been interested in talking to her before, so why he had summoned her here? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">She touched his arm. “Lord Adrik?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">He jerked awake. “What is it?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">She reeled back. “I finished eating and—”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“Your name again?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“Katarina.” Had he forgotten about her already?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“Yes, Katarina.” He blinked up at her. “Sit here, next to
me. I wish to ask you questions.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">She balanced herself on the padded arm of the chair as he
instructed. Even from her perch, she couldn’t see him clearly—he was still
cloaked in shadows. Why did he hide himself? Was he deformed or disfigured in
some way?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“Are you afraid of me?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">How should she answer? She wasn’t afraid, but she was
nervous. The last thing she wanted was to make a mess out of things and displease
him. “No. I’m not afraid, merely curious. I’ve never met a lord before, and I
haven’t been around such finery, My Lord.” She hoped her answer would satisfy
him.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“Tell me about yourself. Where do you come from? How old are
you? Are you a virgin? How many lovers have you had?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“What?” The questions surprised her, and she spun toward
him. As she did, she lost her balance, toppled off the arm of the chair, and
fell into Lord Adrik’s lap. She yelped and gazed up at him.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“From the expression on your face I imagine I’m not what you
envisioned. What did the villagers tell you? That I had horns? That I was a
troll?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“No, nothing like that. Nobody ever mentioned your looks,”
she replied.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lord Adrik was anything but malformed. In fact, he was the
most handsome man she’d ever seen. His black wavy hair hung to his ruffled
white collar, his clean-shaven face was long and lean, and his green eyes
sparkled in the firelight.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“Do you wish a glass of wine or brandy? It may settle your
nerves.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“No, Your Lordship. My… my… nerves are fine,” she stammered.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“For now,” he said, wrapping his arms around her shoulders
and pinning her close to him. “But in a little while you may wish you had a
healthy dose of liquor in you. It would dull the torment of being sacrificed to
the Dark Gods.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">What did he mean by <i>that</i>?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>***</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Order Redemption from a Dark Past here:</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DL1FXYW/">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DL1FXYW/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">All other platforms: <a href="https://www.books2read.com/u/3R1aYD">https://www.books2read.com/u/3R1aYD</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Read reviews here:</span></b>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/redemption-from-a-dark-past">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/redemption-from-a-dark-past</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Happy Reading,</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Kelli </span></b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-35866324479865976432023-12-07T12:46:00.000-08:002023-12-07T12:46:00.149-08:00Heat Up Your Winter Nights with the Naughty Nobles trilogy…<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiRcd95kGaMPJljOUwAB6L-y936kz-mtBirdLj70giccBTar80nuC83xsZZaMxaRRWkpkkuEgdNySaKgzQLeMJ7sVCzNALrLaYxhiLVBgft-K3Y2PDRbjiKL1Zt96FGDqbMD6_fx30VJZ3GExMq7hIkadKYizostdfULZySX3Pnk60EPIXv58UWlngBE/s851/FBCover_Nights%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiRcd95kGaMPJljOUwAB6L-y936kz-mtBirdLj70giccBTar80nuC83xsZZaMxaRRWkpkkuEgdNySaKgzQLeMJ7sVCzNALrLaYxhiLVBgft-K3Y2PDRbjiKL1Zt96FGDqbMD6_fx30VJZ3GExMq7hIkadKYizostdfULZySX3Pnk60EPIXv58UWlngBE/w397-h146/FBCover_Nights%20(2).jpg" width="397" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi Everyone,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Today I’m sharing a look at my<i><b> Naughty Nobles </b></i>trilogy. This
super-hot historical/fantasy series includes <i><b>Midsummer Night’s Delights</b>,<b>
Midwinter Night's Delights</b>,</i> and <i><b>Ultimate Night's Delights</b></i> and is guaranteed to
heat up these cold winter nights.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><br />Midsummer Night’s Delights</b></i> introduces readers to Julian and
Annabelle. They are strangers trapped in an arranged, sexless marriage. To
loosen them up, Julian’s father sends them to the Marquis of Demby’s estate to
attend a Midsummer Ball. (And this type of ball isn’t for dancing!) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Julian and Annabelle meet the marquis, Vincent, and his
wife, Sabrina. Over the course of their visit, they learn how to open up and
explore their sexuality. When they attend the Midsummer Ball, they shed their
inhibitions while indulging in their wildest fantasies. Anything goes in this
erotic tale, and I had a lot of fun showing how Annabelle and Julian loosen up
and embrace their wanton sides. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Readers and reviewers loved the story and the characters so
much that they wanted these naughty adventures to continue. So I wrote two
sequels, <i><b>Midwinter Night’s Delights</b></i> and <i><b>Ultimate Night’s Delights.</b></i> Although the
stories are connected, each novella stands alone as an individual read.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The second book, <i><b>Midwinter Night’s Delights</b></i>, picks up six
months after the last story and follows the continuing sexual adventures of
Annabelle and Julian. In the sequel, we discover that Annabelle and Julian are
more than eager to give in to their desires whenever (and wherever) the mood
strikes—even if it’s at a formal dinner party. Needless to say, Julian’s father
sends them back to Vincent’s estate to be disciplined and learn self-control.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><br />Ultimate Night’s Delights</b></i> is the final novella in the
series. I wrote the book based on the premise: “What would happen if someone
from the outside learned out about these wanton activities?” From there, I
developed the idea of the “Black Duke” and his mission to destroy Vincent. I
also shared some insight on two secondary characters, Lono and Lobo. (Readers
were briefly introduced to them in the second book.) In this story, I explain
how they came to be employed by Vincent and Sabrina and what’s ahead for them
in the future.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">I think fans of the first two novellas will find this book
to be a satisfying conclusion to the series. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are the summaries and links to each book.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Midsummer Night’s Delights</b><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">At this Midsummer Ball, couples pair up everywhere—but not
for dancing!</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRnpdpWpMbaGcD98Y8H8EKGu-nAGJ2N-eIh2h20CW4cbpcdw7DxMXB5Jb5gVAlFw7NBoM4U-S5FEsRjR2mK-f46o8-mScRDmcLdcxdz30kCUKlfEY62_LiptxVbDfJ3UpPvQjrrmaMyC2g-ub_5dS2b2fiJiUqLiSeFMhKk6Zj6Mrc4hRYMVZ7m-DGSQ/s1600/Midsummer%20final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRnpdpWpMbaGcD98Y8H8EKGu-nAGJ2N-eIh2h20CW4cbpcdw7DxMXB5Jb5gVAlFw7NBoM4U-S5FEsRjR2mK-f46o8-mScRDmcLdcxdz30kCUKlfEY62_LiptxVbDfJ3UpPvQjrrmaMyC2g-ub_5dS2b2fiJiUqLiSeFMhKk6Zj6Mrc4hRYMVZ7m-DGSQ/w110-h177/Midsummer%20final.jpg" width="110" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Young newlyweds Julian and Annabelle are miserable. Their
arranged marriage is lacking everything—especially sex. Julian suffers from a
lack of confidence and is harboring a secret urge. Innocent Annabelle’s
longings go unnoticed and unfulfilled, no matter what she tries.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">But all that changes when they are invited to a Midsummer
Ball. Their unconventional hosts, Vincent and Sabrina, introduce them to a
world where their most intimate desires and hidden passions are explored—and
fulfilled. Swapping and naughty games are just a few of the surprises awaiting
them…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p> </o:p>Book links:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6W5QHM " target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6W5QHM<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">All other platforms: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/3LrJP1">https://books2read.com/u/3LrJP1 </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Read reviews here:</b> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/midsummer-night-s-delights" target="_blank">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/midsummer-night-s-delights </a></span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Midwinter Night’s Delights</b><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Julian and Annabelle are back for another naughty ball!</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrDzfs9Z1JOrqtKUiBznE-zIHNAPJPOGuCILWjaR7yNgtRJctdFOZwdLdU1WLQSrEQqnmMgrnCKd5EwuqwsAGITfXt4CpHV2FbCkeSk03GICLoMyCzhwCqK92zc-qfFDozEKmgp24ImmWEO7_Akw5JC8ppyI_6WseJ28UmdbG4tjpkoiCf6KX96ROTy0/s1600/Midwinterfinal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrDzfs9Z1JOrqtKUiBznE-zIHNAPJPOGuCILWjaR7yNgtRJctdFOZwdLdU1WLQSrEQqnmMgrnCKd5EwuqwsAGITfXt4CpHV2FbCkeSk03GICLoMyCzhwCqK92zc-qfFDozEKmgp24ImmWEO7_Akw5JC8ppyI_6WseJ28UmdbG4tjpkoiCf6KX96ROTy0/w105-h168/Midwinterfinal.jpg" width="105" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Marquis of Demby’s Midsummer Ball transformed Julian and
Annabelle forever. No longer shy about satisfying their sexual urges, the young
newlyweds give in to their wanton desires whenever—and wherever—the mood
strikes. Anything goes in their open marriage, and they’re not ashamed to share
their passions with others.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">But everything changes when they are sent to Vincent and
Sabrina’s estate to be disciplined. Before they can participate in the
Midwinter Ball, they must learn self-control. Carnal punishments and sensual
lessons are just a few of the erotic surprises awaiting them… before the ball
even begins!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Book links:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VTH1GCC">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VTH1GCC</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">All other platforms: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/mdKaaX">https://books2read.com/u/mdKaaX</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Read reviews here:</b> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/midwinter-night-s-delights " target="_blank">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/midwinter-night-s-delights </a></span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Ultimate Night’s Delights</span></b></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOL2xBaQEscjAuBDy29iH20tOuB3CiUQpbhdbJuqWTxtT7k-3Q1vo3MVp6KnYzu1ldhDqiT_fVAVIVC8XDWiiI68GcVM9_cShch5hFVn4Bs6oo_m55KDxB2SAC4Z-Gd4yfHievfhyF_YFR9eHlb4OWAGjm0XKfwNX1v6rIUtrVZZNSFToQXvhZIwIeaE/s1600/Ultimate-final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOL2xBaQEscjAuBDy29iH20tOuB3CiUQpbhdbJuqWTxtT7k-3Q1vo3MVp6KnYzu1ldhDqiT_fVAVIVC8XDWiiI68GcVM9_cShch5hFVn4Bs6oo_m55KDxB2SAC4Z-Gd4yfHievfhyF_YFR9eHlb4OWAGjm0XKfwNX1v6rIUtrVZZNSFToQXvhZIwIeaE/w105-h168/Ultimate-final.jpg" width="105" /></span></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Julian and Annabelle are back for the final ball!</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Midsummer and Midwinter Balls changed Julian and
Annabelle forever. Vincent, the Marquis of Demby, and his wife, Sabrina,
introduced them to a world of erotic pleasures. Freed from their inhibitions,
they now help other shy couples explore their sexual urges and hidden desires.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">But life on Vincent and Sabrina’s estate is anything but
tranquil. The notorious Duke of Blackwell has discovered the secret about the
naughty balls and is out to destroy the marquis.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Vincent refuses to deny the rumors about the “anything goes”
parties he hosts, and turns to his friends for assistance. Together, they
devise a plan to defeat the Black Duke… and still find time for a few wicked
games.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Book links:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGCCTJW">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGCCTJW </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">All other platforms: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/bxgyPk">https://books2read.com/u/bxgyPk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Read reviews here:</b> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/ultimate-night-s-delights">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/ultimate-night-s-delights</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you’ll check out the trilogy and let me know what you
think. Which book is your favorite? Which characters did you love the most? I
enjoy hearing from readers and other authors, so drop me a line with questions
or comments. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Be sure to follow my blog for the latest updates and visit
me on social media.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Reading,<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Kelli </span></i><span style="color: #351c75;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-37933109403499763712023-12-01T11:41:00.000-08:002023-12-01T11:41:43.281-08:00Kelli's Quill Newsletter - 2023 Recap Issue!<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AteXuLqAOv_1BUXl3eFOMnC6j5nsTiMnG3FjF6cscYNi_FoD38XEAP4Gm5lVfHtjAoSPiyd7naO1wuDR5YcyImzmlSii6SBHkS1n3d9um_dEoXYcGBvaVTjwvA9Er7VTjrnUETwvNVbHAXNgqCTyAHkg9j5sP_cd3I7Yr347NRTlN33ZHmaD7D7Qrkw/s1500/KAW%20author%20Twitter%20banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AteXuLqAOv_1BUXl3eFOMnC6j5nsTiMnG3FjF6cscYNi_FoD38XEAP4Gm5lVfHtjAoSPiyd7naO1wuDR5YcyImzmlSii6SBHkS1n3d9um_dEoXYcGBvaVTjwvA9Er7VTjrnUETwvNVbHAXNgqCTyAHkg9j5sP_cd3I7Yr347NRTlN33ZHmaD7D7Qrkw/w452-h151/KAW%20author%20Twitter%20banner.jpg" width="452" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial;"><b>Welcome to the 2023 Recap issue of the <i>Quill!</i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">I know I’ve been away for a while, but now I’m back. What’s
new? Well, over the summer I wrote two new romances. One is a contemporary gay
romance and the other is a historical/fantasy. The gay romance will be released
sometime in early/mid 2024. The other one… well, we’ll see!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In addition to writing new books, I’ve been submitting my
horror/mystery/suspense short stories (no acceptances yet), and blogging.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">I took a break from social media, too. I posted just before
Halloween (naturally) and then went into hibernation for November. But stay
tuned to my Facebook pages and Blogs - I’ll be sharing links and more there in
2024.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">This issue features info on <i><b>The Route 9 Killer </b></i>(my
mystery/thriller) links to my <i>Still Moments</i> articles, and I share links to my favorite books.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Enjoy!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kelli's mystery/thriller, <i><b>The Route 9 Killer</b></i> was released
in early 2023. See if you can figure out the mystery…</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQFtZCdJBh4SjDikVTWsZm-SpptbcD7uEs_6zUvBJmnWZ7shGFbxcbpexilG1LzrXPTJ0Wb8ywGT6Dul18LLUQBT5CmaFcVXPHpr5kow7xz_Vcq510NP1B1twib6KoUtJgC2nnnUOGDa6PvshGKEMGPW958Nu7yqGE7FIeimo5hNBpY-39lfdk3TEb3M/s2250/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQFtZCdJBh4SjDikVTWsZm-SpptbcD7uEs_6zUvBJmnWZ7shGFbxcbpexilG1LzrXPTJ0Wb8ywGT6Dul18LLUQBT5CmaFcVXPHpr5kow7xz_Vcq510NP1B1twib6KoUtJgC2nnnUOGDa6PvshGKEMGPW958Nu7yqGE7FIeimo5hNBpY-39lfdk3TEb3M/s320/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" width="201" /></a></i></span></div><i style="font-family: arial;"><b><p class="MsoNormal"><i><b>The Route 9 Killer </b></i></p></b></i><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>(A Mystery/Thriller)<b><o:p></o:p></b></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Detective Jim Rourke suspects a serial killer is hunting
women in Central New Jersey. The victims are held captive, brutalized, then
murdered and dumped along deserted stretches of Route 9.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">There’s no physical evidence, no witnesses, and the killer
is smart enough to leave no clues.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rourke is alone on a manhunt, and time is running out. Eight
victims have already fallen prey to this madman.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Can Rourke catch the killer and rescue the next victim
before it’s too late?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Order your copy here:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Amazon:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51">https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">All other platforms: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16">https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial;"><b>Readers Say...</b></span></p><p></p><p class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="wixui-rich-texttext">“5 Stars! From the opening
pages this is a gripping read that just doesn’t let up. Wilkins cleverly builds
the tension throughout the story leading to a bite-your-nails climax. The book
is dark at times, but excellently written and not too graphic. It alternates
between the POV of the abductee, the detective, and the killer, and the author
did a great job of giving each of them their own voice. I was on the edge of my
seat towards the end and anyone who enjoys thrillers will appreciate the twists
the author incorporated into the story.” - NurseyByNature - Vibe Reviewer </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="wixguard"></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="wixguard"></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="wixui-rich-texttext">"5 Stars! If you like
mystery/thrillers, don't miss this book. The story drew me in from the first
page, and kept me hooked til the very end. Kelli A. Wilkins did a great job
creating tension and building suspense, and there are lots of interesting
characters and plot twists. Just when I thought I had figured out the mystery,
I was surprised by the ending. Although this is about a serial killer, it's not
graphic or overly violent. I like Kelli's romances, but I really enjoy her
mysteries and horror stories. This is a definite must-read." - M. Nemcick
- Amazon Reader</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="wixguard"></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="wixguard"></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="font8" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="wixui-rich-texttext">“5 Stars! Awesome read. I was
totally glued to the story until the very end. Great job!”</span><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"><br />
<span class="wixui-rich-texttext">-</span><span class="inherit-font-size"> </span><span class="wixui-rich-texttext">Natalie C. - Amazon Reader</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Catch Up With…<i> Still Moments </i>Magazine</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kelli was a contributor to <i>Still Moments</i> Magazine, a digital
magazine of positive reading and enjoyment. In 2023, she authored articles on
setting goals, exploring the writing/gardening connection, adopting older cats,
and Halloween. (Of course.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The magazine is currently on hiatus, but Kelli will be
sharing guest blogs with readers on Darlene’s blog
(<a href="https://findingthewritewords.blogspot.com/">https://findingthewritewords.blogspot.com/</a>) in 2024. Stay tuned for updates!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Read Kelli’s articles and catch up on back issues here:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://stillmomentsezine.blogspot.com/">https://stillmomentsezine.blogspot.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Follow them on social media:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Facebook Page:
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Still-Moments-Magazine/111477208866396">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Still-Moments-Magazine/111477208866396</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">What’s My Favorite Book?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">People always ask me, out of all the books you’ve written,
which ones are your favorites?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">It’s hard to choose. Some books I love because I love the
characters, some I love because of the plot or setting, and some I just love
because they were fun to write. I’ve listed three books from three different
categories that are my “favorites” - or at least the ones I recommend most to
readers. Follow the links to read book summaries and reviews on my site.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Winter is a great time to catch up on your reading, so why
not check out a few of these titles?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Historical Romances</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b></b></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQEK9ulKtTX8wLRLUArFt5CCGzdWinAdkGzk8pJNRaqMAWBS099xeUjUcKbFlxKbfTajCiXjQGWPPi0OtxVZcC7krNsEFNApjLN7-YNtbtS3tSsx1g6PfU1K1effluMiazQRUyQURYUEX2ozJaivKWzJLp_gKXqIVbHOsYrK_OnW28lKvPU3wzVlhKBk/s1600/Redemption%20Dark%20Past%20FINAL%20COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQEK9ulKtTX8wLRLUArFt5CCGzdWinAdkGzk8pJNRaqMAWBS099xeUjUcKbFlxKbfTajCiXjQGWPPi0OtxVZcC7krNsEFNApjLN7-YNtbtS3tSsx1g6PfU1K1effluMiazQRUyQURYUEX2ozJaivKWzJLp_gKXqIVbHOsYrK_OnW28lKvPU3wzVlhKBk/w124-h198/Redemption%20Dark%20Past%20FINAL%20COVER.jpg" width="124" /></a></b></i></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><br />Lies, Love & Redemption:</b><b> </b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/love-lies-and-redemption">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/love-lies-and-redemption </a><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>A Most Unusual Princess:</b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-most-unusual-princess">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-most-unusual-princess </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Redemption from a Dark Past:</b>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/redemption-from-a-dark-past">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/redemption-from-a-dark-past</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Contemporary Romances</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b></b></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkvaRQAJg4T_eK6dK3kePKGIg_aGSMKr1SHFb1JJzOdb5t48OAV6sXTip7yXGRo9UBpZMONKQKnORY0iBCcsE8F-EXduSc4iFRHX-zN_mLLxMLqb149yUM0FpuEvcyOoarxZFKthjYXqAogHhaqr6UrPfeFNGV5rNxgUxDWh6huMMC3LSmWteGcryWw8/s2250/JAN%2023%20FINAL%20IN%20ANOTHER%20WORLD%20COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkvaRQAJg4T_eK6dK3kePKGIg_aGSMKr1SHFb1JJzOdb5t48OAV6sXTip7yXGRo9UBpZMONKQKnORY0iBCcsE8F-EXduSc4iFRHX-zN_mLLxMLqb149yUM0FpuEvcyOoarxZFKthjYXqAogHhaqr6UrPfeFNGV5rNxgUxDWh6huMMC3LSmWteGcryWw8/w127-h203/JAN%2023%20FINAL%20IN%20ANOTHER%20WORLD%20COVER.jpg" width="127" /></a></b></i></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b><br />In Another World:</b></i> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world
</a><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>A Deceptive Match:
</i></b><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-deceptive-match">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-deceptive-match </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Beauty & the Bigfoot:</i></b>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/beauty-the-bigfoot">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/beauty-the-bigfoot</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Gay Romances</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i></i></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZF4rzUpKtcKsAV-1VbP6pVW3D21Cb0EzVJ1cShcx1Qba8SsN7y7-pakfgHPlRfm5_UuwoQztqSpQqTIded14pvR_6cCHEuT_Ib6FO280BX8hA5ALAsmzIRHsK9ANiHDsT6YL09S60qmhP1yxRERuSXcwLXTzH_KoRVtd1tnq-k4QzsTPYI-oS1nwKdE/s150/tnSecretMatch%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="97" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZF4rzUpKtcKsAV-1VbP6pVW3D21Cb0EzVJ1cShcx1Qba8SsN7y7-pakfgHPlRfm5_UuwoQztqSpQqTIded14pvR_6cCHEuT_Ib6FO280BX8hA5ALAsmzIRHsK9ANiHDsT6YL09S60qmhP1yxRERuSXcwLXTzH_KoRVtd1tnq-k4QzsTPYI-oS1nwKdE/s1600/tnSecretMatch%20cover.jpg" width="97" /></a></i></b></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><br />A Secret Match:</i></b> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-secret-match">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-secret-match </a><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Four Days with Jack:</b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/four-days-with-jack">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/four-days-with-jack </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Killer in Wolf’s Clothing:
</b></i><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/killer-in-wolf-s-clothing">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/killer-in-wolf-s-clothing </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #800180;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #800180;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Horror, Mystery & More</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i></i></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2e9fhZkdIzZkMbqSjogAMz9uHmeZ8qdE318ky0YZszik_N59EncqEmASeoYQqmm79vYXCpS7cWFT-XwRPcTyvLyC0pI44nZOromXALWNX8a5njnRzJ2Sf5Ms05nq-3YvbBX72kqxjGTlDYkjVQq3FB79yWZlpR66JI6bz1e4Zc67b7sQtknkksQgVP-4/s1600/NightmareinNorth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2e9fhZkdIzZkMbqSjogAMz9uHmeZ8qdE318ky0YZszik_N59EncqEmASeoYQqmm79vYXCpS7cWFT-XwRPcTyvLyC0pI44nZOromXALWNX8a5njnRzJ2Sf5Ms05nq-3YvbBX72kqxjGTlDYkjVQq3FB79yWZlpR66JI6bz1e4Zc67b7sQtknkksQgVP-4/w111-h178/NightmareinNorth.jpg" width="111" /></a></i></b></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><br />The Route 9 Killer:</i></b>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/the-route-9-killer">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/the-route-9-killer </a><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Nightmare in the North:</b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/nightmare-in-the-north">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/nightmare-in-the-north </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Extraterrestrial Encounters - A Collection of Sci-Fi
Stories:</b></i> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/extraterrestrial-encounters">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/extraterrestrial-encounters </a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span></span></p><!--more--><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcYsT57qvcpTbb7VGnp-chsSogSi0_ik_Es3fLLlciPNFPOcXTCLX6KDKdPq5GHtynSp4SccltOjhNW7p_D_7sHMMAzi7NUVsnP3U3s9vmVvQwDqkE3i5cRt5pFuG-roLAuWFsU2zG4JFWPGJRw9DHPKEnXQSz19Omv7I0vxl9yetwmDKFMJoWclWE6A/s400/winter%20evening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="400" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcYsT57qvcpTbb7VGnp-chsSogSi0_ik_Es3fLLlciPNFPOcXTCLX6KDKdPq5GHtynSp4SccltOjhNW7p_D_7sHMMAzi7NUVsnP3U3s9vmVvQwDqkE3i5cRt5pFuG-roLAuWFsU2zG4JFWPGJRw9DHPKEnXQSz19Omv7I0vxl9yetwmDKFMJoWclWE6A/w274-h183/winter%20evening.jpg" width="274" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I hope you enjoyed this recap issue of the <i>Quill</i>. I'm
working</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> on new projects for the new year, so be sure to follow me on social
media and check out my blogs to get the latest news.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Links to all my social media pages can be found here:
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/contact">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/contact</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Visit my site for a full title list: <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;">Enjoy the holiday season!</span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial;"><i><b>Kelli</b></i></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-50171007211872899372023-10-14T10:21:00.003-07:002023-10-14T10:21:51.055-07:00Spooky October Spotlight on… Nightmare in the North<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9tOYrnLUdD6Cq64oxQvCMDsXE-rYIdC98-qMogK01B8gUmAw36JiC29r3yq04YpL8s5qtaR_79avt96ZPviFmpJSXEXEHKQhZTJnALXINOJ8tO2T_J7u7HUS_552Ozx4ZNjcyFctadaEhnx5qvGsicGlIZzpXxkCsWSfsFue53e-vbFkn4tTPLCClqOU/s1600/NightmareinNorth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9tOYrnLUdD6Cq64oxQvCMDsXE-rYIdC98-qMogK01B8gUmAw36JiC29r3yq04YpL8s5qtaR_79avt96ZPviFmpJSXEXEHKQhZTJnALXINOJ8tO2T_J7u7HUS_552Ozx4ZNjcyFctadaEhnx5qvGsicGlIZzpXxkCsWSfsFue53e-vbFkn4tTPLCClqOU/s320/NightmareinNorth.jpg" width="200" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy October! Today I’m sharing a look at my horror
novella,<b><i> Nightmare in the North</i></b>. Think of it as a pre-Halloween treat!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some of you may know me as a romance author, but I also
write short horror fiction. I originally started out as a horror author, and
nowadays I divide my time between romance, horror, and mysteries. (My latest
mystery is <i><b>The Route 9 Killer.</b></i>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Nightmare in the North</b></i> is a cautionary tale about traveling
alone in the winter and trusting strangers. Travel takes a deadly turn in this
story! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So… how did this novella come about? Believe it or not, I
wrote a version of this story for my eighth grade English class. The assignment
was to write a short story – and boy, did I! The original version was much
shorter and less detailed, but the basic premise was there. I’m not sure what
my English teacher thought when she read it, but I got an A.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I grew up in upstate New York where winters can be brutal
and last a long time. It can be an isolated place, and sometimes you could be
snowed in for days. I used that as the backdrop to the story, threw in some
strange characters, and added a little mystery. After I submitted the story for
my English class, I pretty much forgot about it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then, one January I drove to Vermont in a snowstorm. I was
in the car for 12 hours, and naturally, my mind started to wander… I wanted to
write a horror story, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to write. As I was
driving, I thought back to that original story and decided to rewrite it – to
tell the story the way it needed to be told. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I changed the opening, moved the setting to Vermont, and
filled in all the details and backstory that set the tone. The ending of the
new version is slightly different from the original, but it’s not off by all
that much. I added an epilogue (of sorts) to the end, and spent about twenty
minutes getting the last line just right. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After reading <i><b>Nightmare in the North</b></i>, my husband said that
it was well written and it drew you in, but it was “twisted” and “disturbing” —
I consider that high praise!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here’s the summary and links…</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="color: #990000;">NIGHTMARE IN THE NORTH</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stranded during a violent blizzard, Mark hikes to the only
house nearby. George, a well-mannered University professor, welcomes Mark and
gives him shelter from the storm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">By morning, Mark suspects that everything isn’t what it
seems. George’s adult daughter, Kate, who also lives in the house, shares a
disturbing and unsettling tale. When questioned, George insists that Kate has a
psychological issue and can’t be trusted to tell the truth. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mark quickly finds himself caught in a game of cat and
mouse. Who should he believe? Is Kate’s desperate plea for help sincere? Should
he be suspicious of George? Or are both of them plotting something together?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Isolated from everyone, Mark is forced to wait out the
storm—and find a way to escape—if he hopes to make it out alive.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Order it here: </b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9QD45X " target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9QD45X<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b>
<a href="https://www.books2read.com/u/m2vqOk " target="_blank">https://www.books2read.com/u/m2vqOk<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you’ll check it out. If you like horror fiction,
visit the Horror, Mystery & More section of my site:
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #990000;">Kelli</span></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, and 6 mystery/horror
ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare
readers with her horror and mystery stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her latest release, <i><b>The Route 9 Killer</b></i>, was published in May
2023. This mystery/thriller is set in Central NJ. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli’s paranormal/mystery romance, <i><b>In Another World</b></i>, was
released in 2022. She released two horror shorts, <i><b>More Than I Bargained For</b></i> and
<i><b>Silent Sentinel</b></i> in 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins</a> and visit her website <a href="www.KelliWilkins.com " target="_blank">www.KelliWilkins.com </a>for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-43344238296633880202023-10-01T09:02:00.002-07:002023-10-01T09:02:00.169-07:00Straddling the Line Between Paranormal Romance & Horror<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxkUc3ijT9WEEMK_oMcQgfgM2sx5b3tcJFz2FeN-j1_yvr54Aqt5ncGXt0FvxAgLJ8HimHcbrbhGy0y_5ztnOM0J8xwPHwO1SPgoUuLCjBDTcqzLdX0oY4JoRcpwihZgxF9Y3rAfe-N-FO_Ei9NXjw5Yw58OYOFxu0HX36WxsGSVRVbSYxa91GmEBMUM/s800/OLD%20ONEIn%20another%20world%20FINAL%20cover%20JAN%202%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="512" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxkUc3ijT9WEEMK_oMcQgfgM2sx5b3tcJFz2FeN-j1_yvr54Aqt5ncGXt0FvxAgLJ8HimHcbrbhGy0y_5ztnOM0J8xwPHwO1SPgoUuLCjBDTcqzLdX0oY4JoRcpwihZgxF9Y3rAfe-N-FO_Ei9NXjw5Yw58OYOFxu0HX36WxsGSVRVbSYxa91GmEBMUM/w192-h300/OLD%20ONEIn%20another%20world%20FINAL%20cover%20JAN%202%202022.jpg" width="192" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Greetings Romance Lovers!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hooray! Halloween is right around the corner.
At this time of year, horror movies are extremely popular and everyone is
focusing on the supernatural. Ghosts, werewolves, vampires, and other
“creatures of the night” seem to be lurking everywhere, just waiting to leap
out and terrify an unsuspecting heroine…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But sometimes the heroine <i>isn’t</i> terrified. Sometimes she’s
attracted to that vampire and can’t wait for the sun to go down so they can
roam the night together, like any couple. That is, any couple in a paranormal
romance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Paranormals are a unique genre in the romance world. (Where
else can a woman make love to an undead creature and not face criticism?) They
straddle the line between traditional romances and the
supernatural/fantasy/horror realm. And to create a convincing paranormal
romance, the author has to do a bit of juggling in all of those worlds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of the most important rules when writing paranormal
romances is to invent a believable universe where ghosts, shifters, vampires,
and other types of “otherworldly” characters are real. Sometimes these
creatures interact and coexist with “normal” humans (everyday people accept
that vampires and shapeshifters exist), but most times they stay hidden in the
shadows. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Whatever the basic premise, readers need to suspend their
disbelief and lose themselves in the world the author has created. The writer
has to establish a realistic paranormal character and take the reader on an
exciting journey with the hero and heroine as they fall in love. After all,
this<i> is </i>a romance!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I combined all those elements in my 2022 paranormal
mystery/romance, <b><i>In Another World</i></b>. I started with the premise: What if an
undercover cop was killed in a car and his spirit haunted the car? And what if
a woman who was psychic bought the car and could communicate with him? And what
if he wanted her to solve his murder? Then, what if they fell in love and were
able to consummate their relationship in an alternate reality or “in another
world”? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The type of paranormal character that stars in the story is
key to the plot, and can vary from dead human, to nearly human, to full-fledged
monster. Each character and/or story should have a few “rules” that apply to
the characters and the world that the author created.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For example, suppose the hero was once human and has been
cursed to live as another creature (such as a Bigfoot, or a gargoyle). Can the
curse be broken if he finds a human woman to love him? Does he retain his human
memories? Is the woman repulsed by him at first? Do they make love while he’s
in his altered state? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Maybe the hero is an undead creature (a vampire) or turns
into an animal (a werewolf), or is a ghost. How does this change his
personality and way of life? Does he resent humans and live with others of his
kind? What does he do when he’s not transformed? How (and why) does he
transform? What happens when he reveals his true nature to his beloved? If he’s
a ghost, how does he feel about being dead? Is he a vengeful spirit? Sad
because he left his loved ones behind too soon?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As you can see, falling in love with a non-human can create
a lot of conflict and difficulties for the couple. And sometimes it’s a
challenge for the author to make the “monster” into a romantic lead. If the
author doesn’t create a believable paranormal hero, readers won’t buy into it,
and there certainly won’t be any sparks flying in the romance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Even though the hero isn’t human, he must have a special
appeal that makes the heroine overlook this fact and fall in love with him.
Basically, the hero-creature has to remain true to his paranormal status and
still be attractive to humans (and human readers), just like a traditional
romance hero. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If a paranormal romance includes too much violence or gore,
it could turn into a horror story. (In fact, with a little bit of rewriting,
practically any paranormal romance could be transformed into a dark and
disturbing horror tale!) To avoid this, the author has to find a way to deal
with the unpleasant aspects of being a monster, while still keeping the hero
attractive.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For example, if the hero is a vampire, he’ll have to feed at
some point during the story. The writer and the other characters must address
this. How does the heroine deal with her boyfriend’s need to drink blood? Does
she accept it? Ignore it? Does he feed “off page” where she can’t see? Does she
ever let him feed off her? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These are all crucial things the author has to consider when
developing characters and plotting a paranormal love story. Readers want to
fall in love with a “safe” creature and live vicariously through the heroine as
she navigates the paranormal world. But the monster/hero shouldn’t be dull or
boring, or too predictable, either. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s always refreshing when authors break patterns and have
paranormal characters go against stereotype. (Why do all vampires have to be
suave, live in large houses, and dress well?) When I wrote my paranormal
romances, I always tried to give readers something unexpected, turned a cliché
on its ear, or used a different point of view to liven up the story.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMxdtwo1fLvKWF2rvSqm8rfVrXmKGYOPiJl4YyKVAqgREv8mf-kFaUwTwf2DfvUlZnckDrPfKk9quV6KetMSvzOtK9QT5xS_sTNsWrd-7wl3erPtMi1ya894P7oGNSLkKsN--rdjPFdNJlgByPFt_bDTGXOIvvImBUTLrZXoxHZuImQxrV-ZKOgUeIMI/s150/tnBeautyBigfootcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="97" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMxdtwo1fLvKWF2rvSqm8rfVrXmKGYOPiJl4YyKVAqgREv8mf-kFaUwTwf2DfvUlZnckDrPfKk9quV6KetMSvzOtK9QT5xS_sTNsWrd-7wl3erPtMi1ya894P7oGNSLkKsN--rdjPFdNJlgByPFt_bDTGXOIvvImBUTLrZXoxHZuImQxrV-ZKOgUeIMI/w109-h169/tnBeautyBigfootcover.jpg" width="109" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />In<i><b> Killer in Wolf’s Clothing</b></i>, my “werewolf” didn’t turn into
a four-legged animal; he became a super-aggressive Alpha male. <i><b>Beauty & the
Bigfoot</b></i> is a paranormal comedy that explores the legend of Bigfoot through
quirky characters (and some hot love scenes!). <o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2VbaWVXfAlcZHxm1LVe4cY6klmyUVpYH5Je16jjgdl5AkIZdrIWIKI7mKe3pfyPJIgu3HoKY7iY-ltamcA7jxG7F4jbxbblgKW2SHcXPgfhWYXP23ESNMzw14NhFVBh0ZNIyB5Xh-xGTdgAERTCJbcVM5H1zN1dVHHPvp4mUBQ7Nm3YK8H0pxFxj8rw/s1600/Confessions%20of%20a%20Vampire's%20Lover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2VbaWVXfAlcZHxm1LVe4cY6klmyUVpYH5Je16jjgdl5AkIZdrIWIKI7mKe3pfyPJIgu3HoKY7iY-ltamcA7jxG7F4jbxbblgKW2SHcXPgfhWYXP23ESNMzw14NhFVBh0ZNIyB5Xh-xGTdgAERTCJbcVM5H1zN1dVHHPvp4mUBQ7Nm3YK8H0pxFxj8rw/w120-h192/Confessions%20of%20a%20Vampire's%20Lover.jpg" width="120" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rothgar, the hero in <i><b>The Viking’s Witch</b></i> doesn’t believe that
the heroine has supernatural powers—until she proves it. <i><b>Confessions of a
Vampire’s Lover </b></i>is told in first person from the hero’s point of view and takes
place at the beach—and that’s not where you expect to find a vampire.<br /><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eddie from <i><b>In Another World</b></i> is as close to human as
possible, but has his own set of “ghost powers.” His ex-partner Lou, doesn’t
believe Julie has psychic abilities and can communicate with Eddie until she
reveals a few secrets. And Eddie and Julie are able to have a real relationship
in a very unusual way… and a happy-ever-after ending!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As Halloween approaches, take a closer look at the
“monsters” and other supernatural creatures you encounter. But don’t be afraid…
you might just fall in love with one of them!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here’s the summary and links for <i><b>In Another World</b></i>:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>IN ANOTHER WORLD<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>A Paranormal Mystery/Romance Novel</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Disgraced psychic medium Julie Kershaw has finally met her
soul mate. The problem is he’s dead… and his spirit haunts the car she just
bought.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The spirit of Detective Eddie Mahoney is determined to find
his killer and needs Julie’s help. At first, she refuses. She’s tired of being
called crazy and swore she’d never use her abilities to speak to the dead
again—even if Eddie is handsome and charming.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eddie persuades Julie to contact his former partner, Lou
Kaplonski, to ask him to reopen his case. Skeptical, Lou dismisses Julie as a
fake—until she proves she can communicate with the dead—and he finds out Eddie
has a lot to say. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Julie channels Eddie’s spirit and together with Lou, the
unusual trio tracks down leads and follows clues to solve Eddie’s murder. The
case takes them down a dark and dangerous path filled with secrets, where
nobody can be trusted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As they work to find his killer, Julie falls for Eddie.
Funny, smart, and sexy, Eddie is the guy of her dreams—and he doesn’t look or
act the least bit dead. To her surprise, Eddie discovers a clever way they can
be together, and they begin an ethereal romance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When Lou’s investigation brings him too close to the killer,
his life and Julie’s are put in danger—and Eddie may be the only one who can
save them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Order your copy here:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon: </b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R11STRN">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R11STRN</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/bpw16g">https://books2read.com/u/bpw16g</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Read Reviews here:</b>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Haunting,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Kelli A. Wilkins</b></span></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, and 6 mystery/horror
ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare
readers with her horror and mystery stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her latest release, <i><b>The Route 9 Killer,</b></i> was published in May
2023. This mystery/thriller is set in Central NJ. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli’s paranormal/mystery romance, <i><b>In Another World</b></i>, was
released in 2022. She released two horror shorts, <i><b>More Than I Bargained For </b></i>and
<i><b>Silent Sentinel</b></i> in 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins </a>and visit her website/blog
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-59114352291937086582023-09-21T09:01:00.001-07:002023-09-21T09:01:00.150-07:00Chatting About New Releases and More with Author Kelli A. Wilkins<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZbrsjkg5eKKGFXNWGWNMf6mfbngfhHnkc4m-r2GyDDuCmAZ2z9VdgfCm-wpktiDm8vJJ1uVrIj4o21R-h_Ygqx9GNRdVQY94uLawOo-vkYgngIFGS8stUg8GXjBzE4R7iI2NE1s2Z8CFCHesrD2YgIoQP5oBerpKW4ExeyB9jsEDCPjjuyP0RT-rX6k/s2250/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZbrsjkg5eKKGFXNWGWNMf6mfbngfhHnkc4m-r2GyDDuCmAZ2z9VdgfCm-wpktiDm8vJJ1uVrIj4o21R-h_Ygqx9GNRdVQY94uLawOo-vkYgngIFGS8stUg8GXjBzE4R7iI2NE1s2Z8CFCHesrD2YgIoQP5oBerpKW4ExeyB9jsEDCPjjuyP0RT-rX6k/s320/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" width="201" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today we’re chatting with Kelli A. Wilkins. She answers a
few fun questions and shares a look at her latest mystery/thriller, <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Route 9
Killer</i>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Tell us about your latest release, <i>The Route 9 Killer</i>. How
did that come about?</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Years ago I had an idea for a serial killer/thriller story
that was sparked by something simple: I was driving somewhere and saw a woman’s
shoe lying in the road. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I started wondering about the shoe. What if a woman was
abducted and the only evidence left behind was her shoe in the road? I bounced
this idea off of a few people and they scoffed; but when I explained my story
idea, they were intrigued. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the title implies, the book is a mystery/thriller
involving a serial killer. The hero, Detective Jim Rourke, thinks he’s
discovered a serial killer operating in Central New Jersey. The only problem
is, nobody believes him. The women are abducted from different towns in the
same county, and their bodies are dumped in different towns in another county.
This makes it hard for the police to connect the crimes or even see a pattern.
To them, the killings are random.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Detective Rourke is also investigating the disappearance of
a woman named Allison Kendrick. When the book opens, her boyfriend is at the
police station, reporting her missing. Are the two cases related? Rourke thinks
they might be.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Without giving away any plot details or spoilers, I can say
that the main characters come together in the end, and the story packs a great
twist ending. (If you’ve read the book, please don’t give away the ending!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">You’re the rare author who writes across genres. Are you
still writing romance and horror? What are you working on now? </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Yes, I’m still writing full-length romance novels and short
horror fiction, but now I’ve added “mystery/thriller” to my genre list! I just
finished writing the first draft of a historical/fantasy romantic adventure.
It’s an epic tale in three parts. I hope it will be out sometime in 2024. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have an outline for another mystery/thriller featuring
Detective Rourke from <i><b>The Route 9 Killer</b></i>, and I’m working on new horror
stories. Readers can visit my social media pages and blog for the latest
updates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">How do you come up with the titles for your books? </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR72ZNliNsXoP51EcXJGDrQ5n5uQI_58fcH97GcbVTPd_NuU6XpZ7fYmy51oUSRnLSb0tHKcdtRyepylex0dlgiLQ9aTJX941c8oGLw8HhS1ggnWjpkxBahoivuv9FFrMzQedipfrQmScK0ZdIiLn693oDN9oCfEI0aqdTxo_6iEfW7ccLFkRZdMEULeA/s150/tnTrustWithHearts-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="97" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR72ZNliNsXoP51EcXJGDrQ5n5uQI_58fcH97GcbVTPd_NuU6XpZ7fYmy51oUSRnLSb0tHKcdtRyepylex0dlgiLQ9aTJX941c8oGLw8HhS1ggnWjpkxBahoivuv9FFrMzQedipfrQmScK0ZdIiLn693oDN9oCfEI0aqdTxo_6iEfW7ccLFkRZdMEULeA/s1600/tnTrustWithHearts-cover.jpg" width="97" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Titles are tricky! Sometimes I’ll know the title before I
start writing the story. That happened with several romances: <i><b>Four Days with
Jack, Beauty & the Bigfoot, Trust with Hearts</b></i>, and <b><i>Confessions of a
Vampire’s Lover.</i></b> Usually I’ll have a few ideas for a title, based on the
characters, the setting, or theme, then I take a survey of my writing friends
and family to see which one they like best. My husband has come up with a few
great titles.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">How important are the character names in your books? Do you
choose the names based on liking the way it sounds or the meaning?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Character names are very important to me. Sometimes the
characters cooperate with me and tell me their names when I get the idea for
the story, but sometimes I have to hunt them down and try to figure out who
they are.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFK7lRm4wJ9aS5BUp2hBOUWgN1wHnRfCixK6yqOhn2PQ5yiXQRcSU9Vf6jgnyJQAcgSMP83rvcmq30z5-UlrMbxCJUUJqeKWCzAK9z4Bdygve-6-Xgz9weSaDn3DOBNekWjHNfto_xk9gh-K-lW4BnpkGSVaUL4a0PG-UksDcvFJ3m_PsD_rjy3_tPqg/s305/LOVE%20LIES%20REDEMPTION%20MEDIUM%20COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="191" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFK7lRm4wJ9aS5BUp2hBOUWgN1wHnRfCixK6yqOhn2PQ5yiXQRcSU9Vf6jgnyJQAcgSMP83rvcmq30z5-UlrMbxCJUUJqeKWCzAK9z4Bdygve-6-Xgz9weSaDn3DOBNekWjHNfto_xk9gh-K-lW4BnpkGSVaUL4a0PG-UksDcvFJ3m_PsD_rjy3_tPqg/w114-h182/LOVE%20LIES%20REDEMPTION%20MEDIUM%20COVER.jpg" width="114" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I choose names primarily based on the sound and how well the
name matches the character’s personality traits. For some reason, many of my
romance heroines have strong female names that end in “A” (Elara, Anya, and
Odaria). Before I write, I try to match the hero’s name to his personality. Sam
(from <i><b>Lies, Love & Redemption</b></i>) is easy-going, so his name is “softer.”
While Rothgar (from <b><i>The Viking’s Witch)</i></b> is a strong warrior.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana;"><b>Do you ever suffer from writer’s block? If so, what do you
do about it? </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fortunately, I don’t get writer’s block. I have folders
filled with ideas for short stories and novels, but I don’t have time to write
them all. Usually after I finish a book, I’ll take a break from writing for a
while and let my mind relax and catch up on my reading. Then, when I’m ready to
write something new, I’ll read through my ideas folder and see what inspires
me. But sometimes the next story in line jumps into my head and I’m off writing
something new the next day!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">What authors have inspired you?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’ve been inspired by many authors throughout the years and
probably every book I’ve read has influenced me in some way. I started out
reading Stephen King short stories and novels, so I got a feel for good
storytelling and world-building at a young age. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lately I’ve been reading John Sandford and the Preston &
Child novels. When I’m reading for fun, I read anything and everything that
isn’t in the romance genre. I enjoy a good detective/mystery story, and these
authors have created some fantastic and memorable characters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">If you had a superpower, what would it be?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’d like to be able to teleport from one place to another in
the blink of an eye. Just think about where I’d like to be, snap my fingers,
and then I’d be there. It would make traveling a lot easier and faster! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Where is one place you want to visit that you haven’t been
before?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I want to visit Easter Island. I love the moai and collect
them, so I’d love to see the actual statues in person. I’d also like to go to
Romania and spend some time at Bran Castle. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Anything else you’d like to share?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Yes, I welcome questions and comments from readers, so feel
free to drop me a line. Let me know which of my books is your favorite, and
which characters you love best. I invite everyone to visit me on social media
for book updates and more. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here’s the summary and links to <b><i>The Route 9 Killer</i></b>:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>The Route 9 Killer<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>(A Mystery/Thriller)</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Detective Jim Rourke suspects a serial killer is hunting
women in Central New Jersey. The victims are held captive, brutalized, then
murdered and dumped along deserted stretches of Route 9.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There’s no physical evidence, no witnesses, and the killer
is smart enough to leave no clues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rourke is alone on a manhunt, and time is running out. Eight
victims have already fallen prey to this madman. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can Rourke catch the killer and rescue the next victim
before it’s too late?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Order your copy here:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51">https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51 </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16">https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16 </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’ve read the book and loved it, please post a positive
review online (no spoilers, please!).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, and 6 mystery/horror
ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare
readers with her horror and mystery stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her latest release, <b><i>The Route 9 Killer</i></b>, was published in May
2023. This mystery/thriller is set in Central NJ. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli’s paranormal/mystery romance, <i><b>In Another World</b></i>, was
released in 2022. She released two horror shorts, <i><b>More Than I Bargained For</b></i> and
<i><b>Silent Sentinel</b></i> in 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins </a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">and visit her website/blog
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-34688313992859070352023-09-12T11:01:00.001-07:002023-09-12T11:01:00.164-07:00Writing Across the Genre Spectrum<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0US4DltrrBYG3Qgd-2OztFVMQJNdC9grZ5RnNP1wIVE5AgZDm7XOSY5VPa4RcrFiEIqr8HVwtFFk7UmdBiM0XepyMrKowQAroU4dgt8K7M0EfD-xmqNlsdkaURRgk19ybpdJEMw0M_b-ZBZYki3ZDc7G37jLhFm3LRTWt4I7AAi4EzcR_emyhZ4PATY/s800/OLD%20ONEIn%20another%20world%20FINAL%20cover%20JAN%202%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="512" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0US4DltrrBYG3Qgd-2OztFVMQJNdC9grZ5RnNP1wIVE5AgZDm7XOSY5VPa4RcrFiEIqr8HVwtFFk7UmdBiM0XepyMrKowQAroU4dgt8K7M0EfD-xmqNlsdkaURRgk19ybpdJEMw0M_b-ZBZYki3ZDc7G37jLhFm3LRTWt4I7AAi4EzcR_emyhZ4PATY/w179-h279/OLD%20ONEIn%20another%20world%20FINAL%20cover%20JAN%202%202022.jpg" width="179" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyk5bNog2d7t67V-u5gY_OsvVbCQnyDM-BBMeHmzHrNjfNOWWA2nOhjHIxcwPJBQf8gMlZt5WZdC-hTI3aIHPpT1AiLBkN3EvN2PjrbT8Gy7e82rSn8Qakat-Wght7PzQvPlrLpkbjSkyb2WtmCEVBrdPZwm-rCYWun1YUstj0aNP6382lUBNPgGwgr90/s2250/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyk5bNog2d7t67V-u5gY_OsvVbCQnyDM-BBMeHmzHrNjfNOWWA2nOhjHIxcwPJBQf8gMlZt5WZdC-hTI3aIHPpT1AiLBkN3EvN2PjrbT8Gy7e82rSn8Qakat-Wght7PzQvPlrLpkbjSkyb2WtmCEVBrdPZwm-rCYWun1YUstj0aNP6382lUBNPgGwgr90/w175-h277/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" width="175" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When people ask me what I do, I tell them I’m a writer.
Usually their next question is: “What do you write?” My answer? “Everything.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I write fiction in various genres and levels of intensity. I
can give romance readers a tender love story or a spicy erotic novella in any
time period. Fans of speculative fiction can be terrorized by my horror
stories, solve a murder-mystery, or get whisked away into an alternate reality
in my sci-fi tales. And if you’re
ready to write your own fiction, well, I wrote the book on how to get started.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’m often asked a lot of questions about how (and why) I
write across the genre spectrum. Here are four FAQ:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">How did you get started writing in so many different genres?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I never set out to be such a multi-faceted writer; it was
something that happened gradually. I started out writing short horror fiction,
and always dreamed of “someday” having my work included in an anthology. (I’m
happy to say my horror stories have appeared in several anthologies, both
online and in print.) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then one day I came across a “10-minute love story” in a
magazine and thought, “I could write one of those.” So I did. The story was
accepted and I became a regular romance author for the publication. A year or
so later they asked me if I could write sci-fi. I said, “Sure!” and I did.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">From that point on, I realized I didn’t have to “just” write
horror, or romance, or sci fi… I could branch out into any genre or type of
writing I wanted. I figured, why limit yourself? If I have an idea for a story
(regardless of genre), why not write it?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Recently I’ve branched out into mystery/thrillers with <b><i>The
Route 9 Killer </i></b>and the paranormal romance/mystery genre with <b><i>In Another World</i></b>.
Who knows what’s next?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Within the romance genre, you write contemporary, gay,
paranormal, fantasy, and historical stories. Why do you vary so much in one
genre?</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyz4QD4nKPZjyf378_YMtZnWso8RM0hMfcZCevmtNc8qj9XxrZ-rpH4j47h2UDBJcYo9VZReyHPnzKzCcdw3is3zxLq7JQ46hR4V3jRiZK0uRR6ZhRNzPrzkWJYa2lUQTnTfMGuPHxndQJgSuHLZXRMOCss4khpKMsygfX3glXFKHWLWCDgugBYJZwRfQ/s150/tnSecretMatch%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="97" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyz4QD4nKPZjyf378_YMtZnWso8RM0hMfcZCevmtNc8qj9XxrZ-rpH4j47h2UDBJcYo9VZReyHPnzKzCcdw3is3zxLq7JQ46hR4V3jRiZK0uRR6ZhRNzPrzkWJYa2lUQTnTfMGuPHxndQJgSuHLZXRMOCss4khpKMsygfX3glXFKHWLWCDgugBYJZwRfQ/w110-h170/tnSecretMatch%20cover.jpg" width="110" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />I get inspired from a multitude of ideas, so I basically go
wherever the story takes me. My fantasy romance, <i><b>A Most Unusual Princess </b></i>came
about because I wanted to write about a headstrong princess looking for a
husband. The idea of a gay wrestler forced to come out sparked <b><i>A Secret Match</i></b>,
and a mysterious stranger collapsing into the arms of an 1877 storekeeper
became my historical romance novel, <i><b>Love, Lies & Redemption.</b></i><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The plot and characters dictate the genre, setting, and heat
level in my books. So I may write a hot contemporary romance one month, and
then two months later I’m writing a mild historical. I don’t mind switching up
genres because it gives me leeway to create unique characters and plots each
time I write. Even I never know where the next story will take me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Within the historical category, my books range from mild to
super-spicy and take place in different time periods (Old West, Colonial,
Pioneer, Celtic). I don’t stick to writing “all” Westerns or “all” Colonials.
Once I have the time period for the story, I do research for details and/or
ideas for clothing, occupations, etc. I like to weave authentic details into
the books and blend them in as naturally as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When I’m writing fantasy romance, I try to make the details
believable, even if I’m making them up. Right now I’m writing an epic
historical/fantasy romantic adventure. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">How do you balance writing romance and horror? Which one do
you like best?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My horror stories are more psychologically spooky rather
than gory, and usually after I finish writing a few romances I switch up and
write a horror tale or two. I use different “writing muscles” when I tell a
horror story, and I can develop different plots, characters, and have an overall
darker tone in my horror fiction than I can in a romance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I like both genres, so it was only a matter of time before I
blended the two… into paranormal romance. When I write paranormal romances I
have to make sure I don’t cross over too far into the horror world. You don’t
want to create a paranormal hero/heroine who is too frightening and/or violent
in the story. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Romance lovers don’t want to read about a full-fledged
monster. The character has to be likeable and loveable with all the traits of a
romance hero/heroine – even if he or she is a vampire who needs to feed. (This
was the basis for my paranormal, <i><b>Confessions of a Vampire’s Lover.</b></i>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lately I’ve been scaling back on my romances and focusing on
speculative fiction. These short stories aren’t exactly classic “horror” tales
designed to scare readers, but they do include paranormal elements. One
reviewer said the stories have a “Twilight Zone feel.” For example, <i><b>More
than I Bargained For</b></i> is an offbeat mini-mystery about a woman who can talk to
the dead. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislU_LNAXwwOfbXTRtYqv6yXJRoSDCDB1S55Xg-7oW6icGSYF08O3BOfNLo5NbpTh5K92R8Gg27LPMCtxPMntPsmxtrtjX1Lw3ghsHQYeZOh31ZdExYZ4z223NC9oGBEqpAdmhCsGA6e7RTJdpd1PDMkJKpRwQ7w1C7w8CafHx6e-T3Tm8TSCkorrTSkE/s1600/NightmareinNorth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislU_LNAXwwOfbXTRtYqv6yXJRoSDCDB1S55Xg-7oW6icGSYF08O3BOfNLo5NbpTh5K92R8Gg27LPMCtxPMntPsmxtrtjX1Lw3ghsHQYeZOh31ZdExYZ4z223NC9oGBEqpAdmhCsGA6e7RTJdpd1PDMkJKpRwQ7w1C7w8CafHx6e-T3Tm8TSCkorrTSkE/w112-h179/NightmareinNorth.jpg" width="112" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />One of my favorite horror stories is <i><b>Nightmare in the North</b></i>.
It’s a novella about a man stranded with strangers in a blizzard. It was a lot
of fun to write and after reading it, my husband called it “disturbing.” I love
writing horror stories (or mainstream stories with speculative elements) and
I’ve got lots of ideas…. I just need the time to write! <o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">You wrote the non-fiction book, <i>You Can Write—Really! A
Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction.</i> What made you decide to write a book about
writing?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every time I do an interview, I’m often asked the same batch
of questions: Where do you get your ideas? How do I get published? How do you
write a book? What advice do you have for writers who are just starting out? Do
you have any writing tips? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’ve answered these questions many times in interviews and
addressed them in blogs, but I always wanted to say more. One day, I started
thinking about everything I’ve learned over the years, and inspiration hit me:
Why not write a book on how to write? The result? <i><b>You Can Write—Really! A
Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction.</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This fun and practical book walks you through the
story-creating process step-by-step: from getting a great idea to meeting your
characters, developing a plot, and on to writing, revising, and submitting your
work. It covers the basics of storytelling—regardless of what genre you write.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-P0ZZXtuAvim5J_Z9buEqnWCjNIx3Qwl8_hrJSkA7zISnvQ5m50kesd1MTvS4cqpRVSEYQ_6c7GuKUFOZwPltv47NmuQIDUNJekM37ZTjVuJhERKN6tNPhSfVvNHMw-bC0XGeGDr2kJVCZdz1TEqdFISDZOSnSnPil-4CLdq1L6jmhoV0aQMezV0bBM/s345/you%20can%20write_final%20thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="216" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-P0ZZXtuAvim5J_Z9buEqnWCjNIx3Qwl8_hrJSkA7zISnvQ5m50kesd1MTvS4cqpRVSEYQ_6c7GuKUFOZwPltv47NmuQIDUNJekM37ZTjVuJhERKN6tNPhSfVvNHMw-bC0XGeGDr2kJVCZdz1TEqdFISDZOSnSnPil-4CLdq1L6jmhoV0aQMezV0bBM/w130-h208/you%20can%20write_final%20thumb.png" width="130" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Each easy-to-read chapter is based on my years of hands-on
experience as a writer, advice I’ve received, and the technical “know-how” I’ve
gained in writing classes and professional writing workshops. Basically, it’s
practical advice on how to get started, almost like a Writing 101 workshop. Any
writer can use the tips and writing exercises for an extra boost of motivation
or just for fun. <o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Anything else you’d like to add?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Writers shouldn’t be afraid to try new things. Yes, it might
be “easier” or “better” to find a genre or a niche and stay there for your
entire writing career. You could build a solid brand, get a large fan base, and
become a household name in the genre. That may work for most writers, but for
me, it would become tiresome after a while (like having the same thing for
dinner every night). I like to explore something new and different each time I
write. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For me, writing across the genre spectrum is just what I do.
Some days, I venture down a dark and mysterious pathway into a haunted
cemetery… Other days, I’ll lose myself in the romantic adventures of a feisty
historical heroine… But no matter what I write, I enjoy creating the
characters, plots, and settings that bring the story to life for readers—and I
hope they enjoy the journey as much as I do.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I welcome comments from readers and other authors. Feel free
to drop me a line with questions or comments about my books. You can find a
full title list and all my social media links on my site: <a href="http://www.kelliwilkins.com">www.kelliwilkins.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading!<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><i>Kelli A. Wilkins</i></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, and 6 mystery/horror
ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare
readers with her horror and mystery stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her latest release, <i><b>The Route 9 Killer,</b></i> was published in May
2023. This mystery/thriller is set in Central NJ. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli’s paranormal/mystery romance, <i><b>In Another World</b></i>, was
released in 2022. She released two horror shorts, <b><i>More Than I Bargained For</i></b> and
<i><b>Silent Sentinel</b></i> in 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins</a> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">and visit her website/blog
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-13448026725766898172023-08-05T11:57:00.000-07:002023-08-05T11:57:03.516-07:00Sharing Reviews for The Route 9 Killer (A Mystery/Thriller)<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNwRgMeM80GfxHIHs-h3UF-eF6MoNteFIxWmMFhuxXlaesLYWqfe7i9gfNJQJZsTuCQXGZ7tbYhA2NazPgY8uTgXewgFFuRi68zX4hMEKXJfB6b4EEAQxOLx_77TuAu-blZDOqH5_FSGGWwfZDn_EwBKMk48DnG84YrwRTtAuucVR6GzMUPFb7AU1p8RU/s2250/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNwRgMeM80GfxHIHs-h3UF-eF6MoNteFIxWmMFhuxXlaesLYWqfe7i9gfNJQJZsTuCQXGZ7tbYhA2NazPgY8uTgXewgFFuRi68zX4hMEKXJfB6b4EEAQxOLx_77TuAu-blZDOqH5_FSGGWwfZDn_EwBKMk48DnG84YrwRTtAuucVR6GzMUPFb7AU1p8RU/s320/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" width="201" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today I’m sharing two reviews for my latest
mystery/thriller, <i><b>The Route 9 Killer.</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the title implies, the book is a mystery/thriller
involving a serial killer. The hero, Detective Jim Rourke, thinks he has
discovered a serial killer operating in Central New Jersey. The only problem is
nobody believes him. The women are abducted from different towns in the same
county, and their bodies are dumped in different towns in another county. This
makes it hard for the police to connect the crimes or even see a pattern. To
them, the killings are random.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Detective Rourke is also investigating the disappearance of
a woman named Allison Kendrick. When the book opens, her boyfriend is at the
police station, reporting her missing. Are the two cases related? Rourke thinks
they might be.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here’s the book summary and those 5-star reviews:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>The Route 9 Killer<o:p></o:p></b></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(A Mystery/Thriller)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Detective Jim Rourke suspects a serial killer is hunting
women in Central New Jersey. The victims are held captive, brutalized, then
murdered and dumped along deserted stretches of Route 9.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There’s no physical evidence, no witnesses, and the killer
is smart enough to leave no clues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rourke is alone on a manhunt, and time is running out. Eight
victims have already fallen prey to this madman. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can Rourke catch the killer and rescue the next victim
before it’s too late?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Order your copy here:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:
</b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51">https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51 </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16">https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16 </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Reviews for <i>The Route 9 Killer</i></span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“5 Stars! From the opening pages this is a gripping read
that just doesn’t let up. Wilkins cleverly builds the tension throughout the
story leading to a bite-your-nails climax. The book is dark at times, but
excellently written and not too graphic.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It alternates between the POV of the abductee, the
detective, and the killer, and the author did a great job of giving each of
them their own voice. I was on the edge of my seat towards the end and anyone
who enjoys thrillers will appreciate the twists the author incorporated into
the story.” - </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">NurseyByNature - Vibe Reviewer</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“5 Stars! Awesome read. I was totally glued to the story
until the very end. Great job!” - </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Natalie C. - Amazon Reader</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: verdana;"> ***</span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you’ll check out the book for yourself. It’s a great
summer read!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I welcome comments and questions from readers. Be sure to
follow my blog for the latest updates and visit me on social media. You can
read more blogs about my writings here: <a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com/blog">www.KelliWilkins.com/blog</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Until next time,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><i>Kelli </i></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, and 6 mystery/horror
ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare
readers with her horror and mystery stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her latest release, <i><b>The Route 9 Killer,</b></i> was published in May
2023. This mystery/thriller is set in Central NJ. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli’s paranormal/mystery romance, <i><b>In Another World</b></i>, was
released in 2022. She released two horror shorts,<i><b> More Than I Bargained For</b></i> and
<i><b>Silent Sentinel</b></i> in 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins </a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">and visit her website/blog
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-72937849497473185872023-07-07T14:08:00.002-07:002023-07-07T14:08:32.791-07:00Behind the Scenes: The Route 9 Killer (A Mystery/Thriller)<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHOWdMLBIOaBhUCBD27rkeJtrtt9mqHlSeqrJGUM__4DhlgeDulhwpBmDRmbbQsHtbfVH_1iYaTcrXV1FwqljNZhFZdqpFRJLPwmjPTwbBzFd7m9ZZ_EhJeKFR0BFW6XNZ30Lk8TtIdSTaod8EMLddKL8tVPnZNyhml4eUad9bSMTTn7bExIGMSoEfgQ/s2250/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHOWdMLBIOaBhUCBD27rkeJtrtt9mqHlSeqrJGUM__4DhlgeDulhwpBmDRmbbQsHtbfVH_1iYaTcrXV1FwqljNZhFZdqpFRJLPwmjPTwbBzFd7m9ZZ_EhJeKFR0BFW6XNZ30Lk8TtIdSTaod8EMLddKL8tVPnZNyhml4eUad9bSMTTn7bExIGMSoEfgQ/s320/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" width="201" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: red;"><i><b>This “Behind the Scenes” blog is part of a series examining
my books. In each blog, I’ll talk about why I wrote the story, share my
thoughts on the plot and/or characters, and I might even reveal what I loved
most (or least) about writing the book. Warning: Blogs may contain spoilers.</b></i></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Looking for something to read? Why not spend the summer with
a serial killer?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>The Route 9 Killer</i></b> is my latest release, and it’s been a
long time coming. Years ago, I had an idea for a serial killer/thriller story
that was sparked by something simple: I was driving somewhere and I saw a
woman’s shoe lying in the road. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Immediately, my writer brain started asking questions: Whose
shoe was it? What happened to the woman? Where was the other shoe? Why was this
shoe in the road? Strange? Yes. But writers think that way. Anything that
catches our attention can spark a flurry of questions and develop into a story
idea. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I started wondering about the shoe and then an idea hit me.
It was a simple “What if…” premise: What if a woman was abducted and the only
evidence left behind was her shoe in the road? I bounced this idea off of a few
people, and they scoffed. “Who cares about a shoe? Why would anyone think
someone was abducted based on a lost shoe?” But, when I explained my story idea,
they were intrigued. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I wrote an outline for the story and filed it in my “someday
I’ll write this” folder and moved on to other projects. (At the time, I was
writing romances and not focusing on horror/mysteries.) This past winter,
“someday” arrived and I wrote the story. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the title implies, the book is a mystery/thriller
involving a serial killer. The hero, Detective Jim Rourke, thinks he has
discovered a serial killer operating in Central New Jersey. The only problem is
nobody believes him. The women are abducted from different towns in the same
county, and their bodies are dumped in different towns in another county. This
makes it hard for the police to connect the crimes or even see a pattern. To
them, the killings are random.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Detective Rourke is also investigating the disappearance of
a woman named Allison Kendrick. When the book opens, her boyfriend is at the
police station, reporting her missing. Are the two cases related? Rourke thinks
they might be.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The book then switches to the point-of-view of a young woman
who wakes up in a strange place, handcuffed to a bed. When I wrote her
character, I didn’t want to make her a helpless victim. Yes, she’s hurting,
scared, and in a really, really bad situation, but she’s smart, and a fighter.
She quickly realizes that she’s responsible for her own fate. Nobody is coming
to rescue her. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">No thriller would be complete without a peek into the life
(and mind) of the antagonist. Our not-so-nice killer has a few scenes of his
own. This is where we get inside his mind, see what makes him lose control, and
gives a hint at why he does what he does.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Without giving away any plot details or spoilers, I can say
that our three main characters come together in the end (very briefly), and the
story packs a great twist ending. (If you’ve read the book, please don’t give
away the ending!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But then… there’s the Epilogue, where we get a little more
info on Rourke’s case—and another shocker.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although the story has a very serious/dark subject matter, I
stayed away from overt sexual violence toward our heroine. I didn’t want to
write anything too dark, too graphic, and nothing along the lines of “torture
porn” or an unsettling episode of “Criminal Minds.” I concentrated on Rourke
and his investigation. The other characters are there to pull the reader into
the story through their points-of-view, and increase the drama and tension. I
think it worked. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can you solve the mystery? Here’s the book summary and order
links:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>The Route 9 Killer<o:p></o:p></b></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>(A Mystery/Thriller)</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Detective Jim Rourke suspects a serial killer is hunting
women in Central New Jersey. The victims are held captive, brutalized, then
murdered and dumped along deserted stretches of Route 9.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There’s no physical evidence, no witnesses, and the killer
is smart enough to leave no clues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rourke is alone on a manhunt, and time is running out. Eight
victims have already fallen prey to this madman. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can Rourke catch the killer and rescue the next victim
before it’s too late?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: red;">Order your copy here:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51">https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51
</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16">https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16 </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’ve read the book and loved it, please post a positive
review online (no spoilers, please!).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And looking ahead, I have an idea for another thriller. I’ve
decided I’m bringing Detective Jim Rourke back to work on that case, as well. A
friend of mine suggested I write a third book and make it into a trilogy.
That’s a good idea. What do you think?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I welcome comments and questions from readers. Be sure to
follow my blog for the latest updates and visit me on social media. You can
read more “Behind the Scenes” blogs about my writings here:
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com/blog">www.KelliWilkins.com/blog</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><i><b>Kelli </b></i></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 6 mystery/horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and
she likes to scare readers with her horror and mystery stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her latest release, <b><i>The Route 9 Killer</i></b>, was published in May
2023. This mystery/thriller is set in the Central NJ. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli’s paranormal/mystery romance, <i><b>In Another World</b></i>, was
released in 2022. She released two horror shorts, <b><i>More Than I Bargained For</i></b> and
<i><b>Silent Sentinel</b></i> in 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins</a> and visit her website/blog
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Welcome to the summer 2023 issue of the <i>Quill</i>. As most of
you may know, I’ve been on hiatus for a while. I’ve been working on a lot of
projects and I’m sharing my latest news here. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This issue features info on my new release, links to my
<i>Still Moments</i> articles, and includes a “romance rewind” showcasing some of my
sizzling summer romances. Enjoy!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: verdana;"><b><i>New Release - The Route 9 Killer (A Mystery/Thriller)</i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here’s an idea: Start your summer with a new
mystery/thriller… <i><b>The Route 9 Killer!</b></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYG6lUa-zdoXWtwnQf7N4hkmP4nl9Uvesmq9aM_QJwJFp9Qy8KmMbE9TPyWe0osv6c_7oEdA3OkI-8uVetCAZ0g1A1wIFn-C6F2pmlwfbkAewO1hAw3vwSsw_yNmj32vRid1wZ8RgHWlrznbk5758lXjzFYuWMBHmD198vF3WCdel9kq7uTDm1X7IQpNw/s2250/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYG6lUa-zdoXWtwnQf7N4hkmP4nl9Uvesmq9aM_QJwJFp9Qy8KmMbE9TPyWe0osv6c_7oEdA3OkI-8uVetCAZ0g1A1wIFn-C6F2pmlwfbkAewO1hAw3vwSsw_yNmj32vRid1wZ8RgHWlrznbk5758lXjzFYuWMBHmD198vF3WCdel9kq7uTDm1X7IQpNw/s320/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" width="201" /></a></div>My latest mystery/thriller, The Route 9 Killer was just
released on ebook platforms. See if you can figure out the mystery…<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Route 9 Killer</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">(A Mystery/Thriller)</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Detective Jim Rourke suspects a serial killer is hunting
women in Central New Jersey. The victims are held captive, brutalized, then
murdered and dumped along deserted stretches of Route 9.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There’s no physical evidence, no witnesses, and the killer
is smart enough to leave no clues. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rourke is alone on a manhunt, and time is running out. Eight
victims have already fallen prey to this madman. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can Rourke catch the killer and rescue the next victim
before it’s too late?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Order your copy here:</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon: </b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16">https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16</a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Don’t miss… <i>Still Moments Magazine </i></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli has been contributing to <i>Still Moments Magazine</i>, a
digital magazine of positive reading and enjoyment. So far in 2023, she has
authored articles on setting goals, exploring the writing/gardening connection,
and adopting older cats. New articles are posted every other month, so don’t
miss an issue!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read her articles and catch up on back issues here:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://stillmomentsezine.blogspot.com/">https://stillmomentsezine.blogspot.com/</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow them on social media here:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Still-Moments-Magazine/111477208866396" target="_blank">Facebook Page:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Still-Moments-Magazine/111477208866396</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b><span style="color: #800180;">Get Ready for Summer with Kelli’s Sizzling Summer Romances</span></b></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All of Kelli’s romances make great beach reads, but these
romances are specifically set in the summer months… Follow the links to learn
more about each book, read reviews and order you copy today.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGP6yyZCaWfbJFWS2IMQ_Nb-dtSTj2TnzJOEopx_To-xdlZ65MEM8ebd5P2a92JBa0RQlyVVlNyRd_denxoreSf4ehItRxE8QyhllAFOH6q9OS4EXTLQfMYvHb9ETOr5HZQtPIGvIdDToNkgWm2QkVkjsXUGp1uXZCnwfTuRgf7NExmcxZ1OjQ9-LDHS4/s150/tnTrustWithHearts-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="97" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGP6yyZCaWfbJFWS2IMQ_Nb-dtSTj2TnzJOEopx_To-xdlZ65MEM8ebd5P2a92JBa0RQlyVVlNyRd_denxoreSf4ehItRxE8QyhllAFOH6q9OS4EXTLQfMYvHb9ETOr5HZQtPIGvIdDToNkgWm2QkVkjsXUGp1uXZCnwfTuRgf7NExmcxZ1OjQ9-LDHS4/s1600/tnTrustWithHearts-cover.jpg" width="97" /></a></div><i><b>Love, Lies & Redemption:</b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/love-lies-and-redemption" target="_blank">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/love-lies-and-redemption </a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Trust with Hearts:</b></i> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/trust-with-hearts">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/trust-with-hearts</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Loving a Wild Stranger:</b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/loving-a-wild-stranger">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/loving-a-wild-stranger</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Beauty & the Bigfoot:</b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/beauty-the-bigfoot" target="_blank">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/beauty-the-bigfoot </a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhI1SQrzxUmTN4DJKq9Q3iZOIQ4r70RhunAugEB_Cm-7s3hYsiYrVfZ_2LUQrkaI_JDNq6jdPsEZa6Wbq3bTlT9_b1vhjVzAbkR9BRNpc7o9Qjn4iCnm_sICN2snTjZIuIgFwgeFfc0p9xTKmLImDrQeUDd_SWHNK-WgeyraV8-eJVFClIZlc98tG5mA/s1600/Dangerous%20Indenture-FINAL%20COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhI1SQrzxUmTN4DJKq9Q3iZOIQ4r70RhunAugEB_Cm-7s3hYsiYrVfZ_2LUQrkaI_JDNq6jdPsEZa6Wbq3bTlT9_b1vhjVzAbkR9BRNpc7o9Qjn4iCnm_sICN2snTjZIuIgFwgeFfc0p9xTKmLImDrQeUDd_SWHNK-WgeyraV8-eJVFClIZlc98tG5mA/w116-h186/Dangerous%20Indenture-FINAL%20COVER.jpg" width="116" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><i><b>Dangerous Indenture:</b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/dangerous-indenture">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/dangerous-indenture</a></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>A Deceptive Match:</b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-deceptive-match">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-deceptive-match</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Confession of a Vampire’s Lover:</b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/confessions-of-a-vampire-s-lover">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/confessions-of-a-vampire-s-lover</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>In Another World:</b></i> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>See all her romances on her site:</b> <a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Celebrating Pride Month with Kelli’s Gay Romances</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdh8gk0cBjkrTZKkaHci2C10meobDg5Q1ZwZAtqkw9Q9se4eBNSDiohDmrnoPxRHO7MezGI_9e0v2NqaBWTc7cHXIewDG4i90CIrPBIiYxCELJejvcvqIlyevXXOqPA0KKD0VnNgCVfACIAgCdp1q6JIS4cytagPGvWd_s_hzDZ61lgbbt-hbft6wbS1w/s300/med_SecretMatch%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="194" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdh8gk0cBjkrTZKkaHci2C10meobDg5Q1ZwZAtqkw9Q9se4eBNSDiohDmrnoPxRHO7MezGI_9e0v2NqaBWTc7cHXIewDG4i90CIrPBIiYxCELJejvcvqIlyevXXOqPA0KKD0VnNgCVfACIAgCdp1q6JIS4cytagPGvWd_s_hzDZ61lgbbt-hbft6wbS1w/w104-h161/med_SecretMatch%20cover.jpg" width="104" /></a></div>Kelli has written 3 gay romances (and is working on a new
one). Catch up on these spicy reads here:<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>A Secret Match:</b></i> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-secret-match">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/a-secret-match</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Killer in Wolf’s Clothing:</i></b>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/killer-in-wolf-s-clothing" target="_blank">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/killer-in-wolf-s-clothing </a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Four Days with Jack:</b></i>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/four-days-with-jack">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/four-days-with-jack</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you enjoyed this summer issue of the <i>Quill.</i> Be sure
to follow me on social media and check out my blogs to get the latest news.
Links to all my social media pages can be found here:
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/contact">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/contact</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Visit my site for a full title list:
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com" target="_blank">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/ </a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Enjoy the summer!</i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Kelli</b></span></i></span></p><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-17636467695288129172023-05-26T15:38:00.000-07:002023-05-26T15:38:07.790-07:00New Release - The Route 9 Killer (A Mystery/Thriller)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBqJiaOEAY2L9jZmKuPBtbtvvagskUv1W8Pitpud---QNnAJPa36JupMeWZwoKwcUTs3aKfWRjX173GzEeAIH5wUd_8he-9BHcQ2fpnVkoelMl3NU4TrKUtug0ql9ehmj6sazfhUOLlkM7ZwrK7qIe66xnj2HdwqTH67i8PwR9CUOrC5Wac-txx2D/s2250/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1410" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBqJiaOEAY2L9jZmKuPBtbtvvagskUv1W8Pitpud---QNnAJPa36JupMeWZwoKwcUTs3aKfWRjX173GzEeAIH5wUd_8he-9BHcQ2fpnVkoelMl3NU4TrKUtug0ql9ehmj6sazfhUOLlkM7ZwrK7qIe66xnj2HdwqTH67i8PwR9CUOrC5Wac-txx2D/w218-h347/FINAL%20%20ROUTE%209%20KILLER%20cover.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here’s an idea: Start your summer with a new
mystery/thriller… <i><b>The Route 9 Killer!</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My latest mystery/thriller, <i>The Route 9 Killer </i>was just
released on ebook platforms. See if you can figure out the mystery…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here’s the book blurb and links. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>The Route 9 Killer</i><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>(A Mystery/Thriller)</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Detective Jim Rourke suspects a serial killer is hunting
women in Central New Jersey. The victims are held captive, brutalized, then
murdered and dumped along deserted stretches of Route 9.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There’s no physical evidence, no witnesses, and the killer
is smart enough to leave no clues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rourke is alone on a manhunt, and time is running out. Eight
victims have already fallen prey to this madman. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can Rourke catch the killer and rescue the next victim
before it’s too late?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Order your copy here:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51">https://www.amazon.com/Route-Killer-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0C63NHC51 </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16">https://books2read.com/u/m2qd16 </a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The story was inspired by a simple “what if” idea and
blossomed from there. I don’t want to give away too much about the story now,
but stay tuned for an upcoming blog that takes you behind the scenes and offers
an inside look at the making of the book.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Kelli</b></i></span><o:p></o:p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-72897061927380893192023-05-18T09:09:00.002-07:002023-05-18T09:09:00.175-07:00How to Be Your Own Best Editor<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5xbphPyRgxTetc47q9ChNoJ2gwQ84sqRzUjAVy9ItuV4JA4xVOV3sISHiCX3TXzAUxHkiVQhUADl2IRFKv-yLZgpL_A8ZIHjebcj2SRC4S98NoHLcuDhLtYYcVx2_c2j4YPJ8uiSdEuieO22KnJRKrYns0nRwro19UcE730CjTA28a_VkszXvBDU/s345/you%20can%20write_final%20thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="216" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5xbphPyRgxTetc47q9ChNoJ2gwQ84sqRzUjAVy9ItuV4JA4xVOV3sISHiCX3TXzAUxHkiVQhUADl2IRFKv-yLZgpL_A8ZIHjebcj2SRC4S98NoHLcuDhLtYYcVx2_c2j4YPJ8uiSdEuieO22KnJRKrYns0nRwro19UcE730CjTA28a_VkszXvBDU/w191-h307/you%20can%20write_final%20thumb.png" width="191" /></span></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana;"><i>This blog is part of a series offering fun and practical
advice to fiction writers. The blogs are based on the material in my
non-fiction guide to writing, </i>You Can Write—Really! A Beginner’s Guide to
Writing Fiction.<i> Whether you write horror, romance, sci-fi, or mysteries, I
hope you find the hints helpful.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What is one thing that will set you apart as a professional
writer and help you outshine the amateurs? Believe it or not, it’s not the
subject of your story, your witty proposal, or even if you’ve been published
before—it’s your presentation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How you present yourself and your writing to editors,
agents, and readers speaks volumes about you. People will stop reading if they
find misspelled words, missing words, and repeated words. These avoidable
errors will flag your writing as unprofessional and sloppy. And it might get your
story rejected.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So, how do you make sure your work is ready to go? Be your
own best editor!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are a few tips:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>*</b> </span>Always start your story with an interesting hook to
capture the reader’s (or editor’s) attention. Begin either 5 minutes before,
during, or 5 minutes after “the big moment” that gives the character a problem
and draws the reader into the character’s world. Keep the action going in the
first few paragraphs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Don’t waste the first page describing the weather or how a
character got dressed in the morning. Jump into the story and take your readers
with you. When you hook an editor, you stand a good chance of staying out of
the slush pile.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">* </span></b>Read your story out loud and proofread every word on each
page. This forces you to slow down and you will notice missing words. If you
stumble over a sentence or a phrase, it probably needs to be edited. Stop
reading and fix it. Then read the paragraph or sentence again to make sure it
sounds right and keep going.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Reading aloud also lets you hear how the piece sounds, and
you’ll pick up on words or phrases you overuse. As a rule of thumb, a word or a
phrase shouldn’t be repeated more than five times in a novel, and even less in
a short story. Use a thesaurus to give you suggestions on similar words and replace
them. (For example, “scream” can become: shout, yell, yelp, squeal, cry, etc.) </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Also do a search for similarly-spelled words and check that you’re not
accidentally using the wrong word. Some to look out for include: they’re,
there, their; four, for, fore; to, two, too; here, hear; you’re, your…</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>*</b></span> Before submitting your story, get the publication’s
submission guidelines from their website and follow them. Every publication is
different, and you need to tailor your submission to their requirements, or
face automatic rejection.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When you have the guidelines, read them carefully and ask
yourself if your story is a good fit for the publication. If the guidelines
specifically say “no vampire stories” and your main character has fangs and
drinks blood, try somewhere else. If the guidelines state the publication is
only accepting stories under 2,000 words and yours is 6,000, try again.
Submitting a story where it doesn’t fit, only to have it rejected, wastes your
time and may sour the editor on further submissions from you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you enjoyed these writing tips and find them useful.
If you’re interested in learning more about the writing process, check out my
non-fiction writing guide, <i><b>You Can Write—Really! A Beginner’s Guide to Writing
Fiction</b></i>. The book is designed for writers who need a boost of motivation and
simple instructions on how to get started. It’s packed with writing tips,
advice, and fun exercises.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Ready to write? Order your copy here:</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b>
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Write-Really-Beginners-Writing-Fiction-ebook/dp/B00THWLFQU">http://www.amazon.com/Write-Really-Beginners-Writing-Fiction-ebook/dp/B00THWLFQU</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/4AqYN4">https://books2read.com/u/4AqYN4</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Read reviews here:</b>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/you-can-write-really">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/you-can-write-really</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Writing!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Kelli</span></i> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
<br /></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-12497279956654723002023-05-08T11:01:00.003-07:002023-05-08T11:01:00.149-07:00Step into the unknown with... Extraterrestrial Encounters: A Collection of Sci-Fi Stories<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1003" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pkaoojnqb9zZv6hJW3i5V6JBox6ymhgnCCA94k8fnt9Bc6Z9mUI6n53ZCyA-5keMKSn3qe0vEJqwUbN9XN5MbPZYyTVHg8aGKQ1ZRDLg_dqPvn3Vrphptt-JB3PK3e3Ne0fhCwZa4RbtrlmJCsr70e910H3nu9jO8CkaFdHf2VFRk8x6ju2ZRLBD/w182-h290/final%20AUGUST%20sci%20fi%20book%20cover.jpg" width="182" /></span></div><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today I’m sharing a look at my anthology, <i><b>Extraterrestrial
Encounters: A Collection of Sci-Fi Stories.</b></i> Right now you might be asking
yourself, “Wait… What? Sci-fi? Don’t you write romances and horror stories?” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Well, yes. I’m mainly known for writing sensual romances and
spooky horror fiction, but every so often I like to surprise myself – and
readers. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’ve always been attracted to the unusual, peculiar, and
“weird” that exists in the sci-fi and horror genres. I grew up watching <i>Tales
from the Dark Side, Amazing Stories, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, The Outer
Limits, and of course, The Twilight Zone. </i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I read every sci-fi and horror short story I could find, and
I believed in the Ancient Astronaut Theory long before <i>Ancient Alien</i>s ever
aired. So I guess it’s no surprise that when I started writing, I wrote what I
loved reading: sci-fi and horror.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For me, science fiction is imaginative fiction, and it’s fun
to make up all sorts of strange things. Sci-fi stories explore anything
possible (or that may be possible one day), such as time travel, parallel
universes, alien contact, lost civilizations, artificial intelligence, robots,
cloning, repressed societies, UFOs, mind control, futuristic societies, and
more. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sci-fi authors are free to dream up anything and use it in a
story without having to do too much explaining about how or why these unusual
or fantastic things are possible. In general, readers of sci-fi/fantasy are
more open-minded about different plotlines, characters, and settings than
readers of a romance novel, for example. Readers know the story isn’t “real”
and most likely couldn’t happen, but they’re fine with it. They enjoy escaping
into the world of the fantastic.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I like writing in multiple genres because I get to explore
different plots, characters, and styles of writing in a horror or a sci-fi
story I couldn’t do in a romance – and vice versa. After writing a few romances
I like to switch up and focus on horror or sci-fi for a while. My horror
stories tend to be more psychological and creepy than bloody, and my sci-fi
stories are about strange things that happen to ordinary people.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Authors are always asked, “Where do you get your ideas?” so
when I wrote <i>Extraterrestrial Encounters</i>, I decided to share a peek at my
writing process. I’ve included a brief note at the end of each story in the
collection, explaining what inspired me to write it, where I got the idea, or
general comments about the plot or characters. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you enjoy these stories. Some are humorous, some will
make you think, and others might scare you a bit – but they will all take you
on a journey into the realm of the unknown for a little while.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here is the book summary and buy links:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Extraterrestrial Encounters: A Collection of Sci-Fi Stories</span></b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Are you ready to step into the unknown?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In these 18 sci-fi stories, you’ll encounter aliens of all
shapes and sizes, curious (and sometimes unlucky) space explorers, and ordinary
Earthlings having otherworldly experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some of the out-of-this-world tales in this short fiction
anthology include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“The Hoax” - A reporter learns that a creature from another
planet is a dangerous thing to fool with<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“It Grows on You” - A strange kind of mold has invaded an
office, and it’s the perfect tool for revenge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“What Lurks Below” - Everyone knows there’s no life on Mars,
but nobody thought about what might be lurking under the surface…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“The Con” - An alien becomes an unlikely ally to a
down-on-his-luck petty crook<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“Space Cowboy” - When a second-rate rodeo star is abducted
by aliens, he makes the most of the situation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“They Just Keep
Eating” - A Nebraska farmer encounters a menace from space… and it’s hungry<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This collection of speculative fiction will stimulate your
imagination, unnerve you just a little, and make you wonder… “What if we’re not
alone?”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Order your copy here:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W5JG1DC">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W5JG1DC</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/3JVJ9e">https://books2read.com/u/3JVJ9e</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I welcome questions and comments from readers. Let me know
which story you loved best, which one made you laugh, or why you love reading
sci-fi. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can learn more about my current titles on my site
(<a href="http://www.kelliwilkins.com">www.kelliwilkins.com</a>) sign up for my newsletter, or follow my blog and social
media posts for updates on new releases.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Keep watching the stars!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Kelli </i></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-87764971222634232702023-05-04T14:20:00.004-07:002023-05-04T14:20:30.779-07:00Vote for Kelli's book cover (In Another World) in the All Author contest! <p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi there!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’m sharing some
exciting book news….<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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book, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">In Another World</i>,
has been picked to be one of the contenders in the All Author Cover of the
Month contest - May 2023.<o:p></o:p></b></span><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">The
contest will now have 4 rounds:</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-themecolor: text1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">First, all the selected
entries will contest for the next round. (Duration 1st - 7th)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-themecolor: text1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Second, 100 top-voted covers
will compete to enter the third round. (Duration 8th - 14th)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-themecolor: text1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Third, top 50 book covers
from the previous round. (Duration 15th - 21st)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-themecolor: text1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fourth, top 24 book covers
will play the last round in the chase. (Duration 22nd - Month end)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">The
3 winners will be announced on the last day of the month.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Here’s
the link to vote for <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">In Another World:</i></b><br />
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</span><a href="https://allauthor.com/cover-of-the-month/15377/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">https://allauthor.com/cover-of-the-month/15377/</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you’ll vote for
my cover!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks in advance,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></span></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-1727744415649340722023-04-01T16:57:00.002-07:002023-04-01T16:57:33.099-07:00Have you always wanted to write? Get started with… You Can Write—Really! <p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFrFBte2G-QhbmS4AgKeiHJTmPdpeMH6J5MSGHF22qVoQQfRlf3Wzh20sb32ta9G2FeZt77ecKBKDL-Sp9EZYuLXzT8gFdZe2K0NLVMw1Q6snD9hQM8CjK0a1NDzpchN60ebq0Z-Ys-Q9GDWokd2MJ9n_-2pqPKjZJxZiuy09AahgZbnLFGH9zTAo/s345/you%20can%20write_final%20thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="216" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFrFBte2G-QhbmS4AgKeiHJTmPdpeMH6J5MSGHF22qVoQQfRlf3Wzh20sb32ta9G2FeZt77ecKBKDL-Sp9EZYuLXzT8gFdZe2K0NLVMw1Q6snD9hQM8CjK0a1NDzpchN60ebq0Z-Ys-Q9GDWokd2MJ9n_-2pqPKjZJxZiuy09AahgZbnLFGH9zTAo/w161-h257/you%20can%20write_final%20thumb.png" width="161" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My name is Kelli Wilkins and I’m an eclectic writer. That
means I write everything—short horror fiction, steamy full-length romance
novels, science fiction, and even non-fiction. People are always asking me,
“How can you write in so many different genres and styles?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s really not that difficult. Why? Because the basic
mechanics of good storytelling are universal, no matter what genre you write.
Every fiction story contains the same ingredients: an interesting and engaging
plot, characters the reader cares about and roots for, supporting details, and
background that draws the reader into the story.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As an author of 100+ short stories and 20 romance novels,
I’m often asked: Where do you get your ideas? How do I get published? How do
you write a book? What advice do you have for writers who are just starting
out? Do you have any writing tips? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’ve answered these questions many times in interviews and
addressed them in guest blogs, but I always wanted to say more. One day, I
started thinking about everything I’ve learned over the years, and inspiration
hit me: Why not write a book on how to write? The result? <b><i><span style="color: #800180;">You Can Write—Really!
A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction.</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This fun and practical book walks you through the
story-creating process step-by-step: from getting a great idea to meeting your
characters, developing a plot, and on to writing, revising, and submitting your
work.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Each easy-to-read chapter is based on my years of experience
as a writer, advice I’ve received over the years, and the technical “know-how”
I’ve gained in writing classes and workshops. I also included helpful tips all
writers can use, plus easy writing exercises to get you motivated. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once you have the basics down, you can write—really! Here
are two fun writing exercises:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>EXERCISE 1: </b>Write three to five dialogue exchanges where two
characters meet for the first time. What do they talk about? What is happening
in the scene or around them?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>EXERCISE 2: </b>All characters want something, whether it’s a
cup of coffee, a new car, to escape from jail, to eat lunch, or to finish a big
project. Brainstorm five things your character wants, large or small. Here are
some examples: woman wants to escape her abusive husband; man wants to bury a
body; private investigator wants to find a blackmailer; fifth grade kid wants
to get away with cheating on a math test.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Here’s the book summary:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><i><b>You Can Write—Really! A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction</b></i></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’ve always dreamed of writing and getting published,
but have no idea where or how to start—THIS is the book for you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You Can Write—Really! is an easy guide designed for beginner
writers who need a boost of motivation and simple instructions on how to get
started. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Award-winning author Kelli A. Wilkins takes you step-by-step
through the writing process, covering the basics of plotting, editing,
revising, and submitting. In addition, she explores ways to get your creativity
flowing, explains where authors get ideas, and shows you how to create
interesting characters for your story.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Helpful tips and fun writing exercises throughout the book
keep you on track.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: verdana;"><b>Ready to write? Order your copy here:</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b>
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Write-Really-Beginners-Writing-Fiction-ebook/dp/B00THWLFQU">http://www.amazon.com/Write-Really-Beginners-Writing-Fiction-ebook/dp/B00THWLFQU</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms: </b><a href="https://books2read.com/u/4AqYN4">https://books2read.com/u/4AqYN4</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Read reviews here:</span></b> <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/you-can-write-really">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/you-can-write-really
</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading (and Writing!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #800180;">Kelli A. Wilkins</span></i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #800180;"><br /></span></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes
to scare readers with her horror stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins</a> and visit her website/blog
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-32888341844357926052023-03-07T12:31:00.001-08:002023-03-07T12:31:34.999-08:00Like feisty Irish heroines? Love a good mystery? Don’t miss Dangerous Indenture<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72DRlg9K0lRMSYVqQeaMCAYT3preEO_YKUQBFj-mx1QjEHb9IlIJnNbPksaOAJfC5JgiKKuLsen1DS-anjmynnIgIQnfVatmMgx8QRraKLcDA5PUGKBdolux3Y_3FgulmzDnd_0tdk07-ZaC2fx2vNrA-6lR2h3JVLyFxekD9psSCgibAKLnyymSp/s1600/Dangerous%20Indenture-FINAL%20COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72DRlg9K0lRMSYVqQeaMCAYT3preEO_YKUQBFj-mx1QjEHb9IlIJnNbPksaOAJfC5JgiKKuLsen1DS-anjmynnIgIQnfVatmMgx8QRraKLcDA5PUGKBdolux3Y_3FgulmzDnd_0tdk07-ZaC2fx2vNrA-6lR2h3JVLyFxekD9psSCgibAKLnyymSp/w194-h310/Dangerous%20Indenture-FINAL%20COVER.jpg" width="194" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Imagine this scenario: a young woman moves to a new town to
work for a family. She is on her own and has to adjust to her employer’s rules
while adapting to life in a new environment. After she arrives, she discovers
the job isn’t exactly what she thought it would be and realizes she has gotten
herself into a troubling situation. All seems lost until she meets a handsome
young man…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This premise could be the basis of any number of romances: a
Victorian-era story about a governess moving to a remote estate, a contemporary
tale about a physical therapist or teacher relocating across the country, or,
in the case of my historical romance, <b><i>Dangerous Indenture</i></b>, an Irish indentured
servant leaving everything behind to start a new life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Dangerous Indenture</i></b> is set in Pennsylvania Colony and blends
a sensual romance with mystery and suspense. Right from the start, readers (and
the heroine, Shauna) are warned about Stewart House: “It’s got more haunts than
the Tower of London.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are the book summary and links:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>DANGEROUS INDENTURE</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Indentured for five years… how long can Shauna resist her
master’s son?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Desperate to escape her past in Ireland, Shauna Farrow signs
on to become an indentured servant to Joshua Stewart, a wealthy man in
Pennsylvania Colony. But a life of servitude quickly turns to drudgery, and
Shauna’s hopes for starting over and creating a better life for herself are
waning—until she meets her master’s roguish son, Ashton. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ashton needs to redeem himself in his father’s eyes and earn
the respect he has always longed for. Meeting Shauna turns his life around, and
he sets out to win her heart. Torn between propriety and passion, Shauna
struggles against her growing attraction to Ashton as long as she can. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But amidst their flirting, something dark stirs. Shauna soon
discovers why no other servants wanted to work for the strange Stewart family.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stewart House has an unsavory reputation: a previous servant
died there under mysterious circumstances. When another servant goes missing in
the middle of the night, Shauna is convinced that a member of the family is
responsible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shauna’s investigation leads her close to the truth, and
yet, she’s not sure who she can trust. Events take a deadly turn when she
confronts the murderer and discovers the mystery of the Stewart family.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Will Shauna be rescued before time runs out, or will she
meet with the same fate as the other servants?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Available here:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PJVQ7XJ">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PJVQ7XJ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All other platforms: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/3JyROP">https://books2read.com/u/3JyROP </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">***<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When I wrote the book, I wanted to evoke a sense of danger
and mystery around every corner. This wasn’t going to be a typical romance with
the hero and heroine from different classes falling in love and having a
forbidden affair. Nope. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The romance is almost a sub-plot of the book, and when the
story begins, finding love is the last thing on Shauna’s mind. She’s more
concerned about doing a good job than getting involved with Ashton (even if he
is handsome).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I liked creating the incredibly dysfunctional members of the
Stewart family. They all have secrets and practically have dual personalities.
Joshua (the patriarch) is a big bear of a man who comes across as gruff and
insensitive, yet at times can be caring. Colin (Joshua’s son) appears to be a
respectable married businessman, but underneath his proper exterior lurks a
dark and dangerous manipulator (among other things). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Colin’s beleaguered wife, Minerva, is mentally unstable and
trapped in a terrible marriage. Readers and the other characters in the story
aren’t sure if she’s truly mad or not. And she might be a murderess…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our hero, Ashton Bailey, is flawed and has a lot of problems
to overcome. For starters, he’s the black sheep of the family and has been sent
home in disgrace. He drinks too much, womanizes too much, and has nearly given
up on life. He’s a failure in his father’s eyes and wants to redeem himself,
but isn’t sure how. Ashton knows that Stewart House is a terrible place and
vows to protect Shauna while she’s working there. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This cast of characters and their interactions (fighting,
name-calling, secrets, and lies) carry the plot. Everyone has an agenda, and
readers learn that not everyone is telling the truth… or is exactly what they
seem. Ashton wants to become respectable, Colin wants him disowned, Minerva
wants Shauna gone, Shauna wants to stay out of trouble, and Joshua just wants
some peace. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Writing the twists and turns of the mystery was a lot of
fun. When the new servant, Lila, goes missing in the middle of the night, Shauna
is convinced someone in the house killed her. But who? Shauna is a clever
amateur sleuth, and when she starts to solve the mystery, she realizes that
she’s in danger. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The book has a “Dark Shadows” feel to it. A mysterious
house, a strange family, everyone has secrets… In fact, several of the
character names in the book (Colin, Joshua, and Minerva) appeared in the
original “Dark Shadows” series. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Readers and reviewers love the mystery elements, too. Here
are a few kind words:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana;"><i>“5 stars! This novel will keep you riveted from start to
finish! I was hooked from page one and did not put it down until I finished it.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this novel. If you love romance with
mystery then pick up a copy of this one today and get lost in the story. I
certainly did. It’s perfectly written to keep you turning page after page, and
I promise, you won’t be able to guess the ending! If you’re looking for a great
romance story with a whole lot of action, drama, and mystery then this is your
book!!! Definitely a MUST READ!” - April P., Reviewer, My Book Addiction &
More<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana;"><i>“Combining mystery with romance, this novel keeps the pages
turning. Shauna and Ashton are well-developed characters readers can root for.
Overall, a great beach read.” - Emily Thompson, SUNY-Oswego, Library Journal<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana;"><i>“Kelli A. Wilkins delivers a colonial-era mystery that will
appeal to mystery and romance readers alike.” - Lisa Marie Wilkinson, author.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>"4 stars! This book was a thrill a minute! No leisurely
stroll through the gardens in this romance, but non-stop danger and drama. A
flawed hero and heroine fight for their lives and their relationship to get to
their HEA." - Paula, Amazon Reviewer</i></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I can’t add anything to that! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I welcome comments and questions from readers. Be sure to
follow my blog for the latest updates and visit me on social media. I also made
a Facebook page for my historical romances:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Historical-Romances-by-Kelli-A-Wilkins-1703805359922371/">https://www.facebook.com/Historical-Romances-by-Kelli-A-Wilkins-1703805359922371/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading,<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Kelli </b></span></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes
to scare readers with her horror stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her latest novel, <i><b>In Another World</b></i> is a contemporary mystery/romance set in the world of the paranormal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">She also released two horror shorts, <i><b>More Than I Bargained
For </b></i>and <i><b>Silent Sentinel</b></i> in 2021.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli posts on her Facebook author page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins
</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Visit her website/blog <a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> for a full title
list and to find all her social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-51239414912929149222023-02-24T11:37:00.004-08:002023-02-24T11:37:57.397-08:00Celebrating Women in Horror Month (Part 2)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpTvMZrWC2jsHnIMM4s0-bJRwoVXffAFyDrPzEyrdaFI77iYS8RLNUIxFkafBqjiOikM5FtDKgxtefNZ4n63qdp3dxOAavg_cenkv0U766PeiVwqEljKIvVE95KmHr02JolfN2XJ-G3dMDlQN6HF0M3jGayzsU59MW7aEekpb5mbulERSdmr74Ewq/s1024/NightmareinNorth%20(640x1024).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="640" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpTvMZrWC2jsHnIMM4s0-bJRwoVXffAFyDrPzEyrdaFI77iYS8RLNUIxFkafBqjiOikM5FtDKgxtefNZ4n63qdp3dxOAavg_cenkv0U766PeiVwqEljKIvVE95KmHr02JolfN2XJ-G3dMDlQN6HF0M3jGayzsU59MW7aEekpb5mbulERSdmr74Ewq/w159-h254/NightmareinNorth%20(640x1024).jpg" width="159" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Valentine’s Day is officially over, and if you’ve had your
fill of love and romance for a while, why not curl up with a horror story? </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As
you may know, February is “Women in Horror” month. To celebrate, I’m blogging
about my “disturbing” novella, <b><i>Nightmare in the North</i></b>, and sharing a bit about
my short mysteries, <i><b>Silent Sentinel </b></i>and <i><b>More Than I Bargained For</b></i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Nightmare in the North</i></b> is a cautionary tale about traveling
alone in the winter and trusting strangers. Here’s the summary:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">NIGHTMARE IN THE NORTH</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stranded during a violent blizzard, Mark hikes to the only
house nearby. George, a well-mannered University professor, welcomes Mark and
gives him shelter from the storm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">By morning, Mark suspects that everything isn’t what it
seems. George’s adult daughter, Kate, who also lives in the house, shares a
disturbing and unsettling tale. When questioned, George insists that Kate has a
psychological issue and can’t be trusted to tell the truth. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mark quickly finds himself caught in a game of cat and
mouse. Who should he believe? Is Kate’s desperate plea for help sincere? Should
he be suspicious of George? Or are both of them plotting something together?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Isolated from everyone, Mark is forced to wait out the
storm—and find a way to escape—if he hopes to make it out alive.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;">***</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So… how did this novella come about? Believe it or not, I
wrote a version of this story for my eighth grade English class. The assignment
was to write a short story – and boy, did I! The original version was much
shorter and less detailed, but the basic premise was there. I’m not sure what
my English teacher thought when she read it, but I got an A.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I grew up in upstate New York where winters can be brutal
and last a long time. It can be an isolated place, and sometimes you could be
snowed in for days. I decided to use that as the backdrop to the story, throw
in some strange characters, and add a little mystery. After I submitted the
story for my English class, I pretty much forgot about it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then, in January of 2018 I drove to Vermont in a snowstorm.
I was in the car for 12 hours, and naturally, my mind started to wander… I
wanted to write a new horror story, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to write.
As I was driving, I thought back to the original story and decided to rewrite
it – to tell the story the way it needed to be told. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I changed the opening, moved the setting to Vermont, and
filled in all the details and backstory that set the tone. The ending of the
new version is slightly different from the original, but it’s not off by much.
I added an epilogue (of sorts) to the end, and spent about twenty minutes
getting the last line just right. After reading Nightmare in the North, my
husband said it was well written and it drew you in, but it was “twisted” and
“disturbing” – I consider that high praise! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Nightmare in the North </b></i>is a lot of things, but it’s not
gory. My horror stories tend to be more psychological/spooky than bloody. I
love writing horror, and after writing romances for so many years, I find it
refreshing to embrace my darker side and write something creepy. (In fact, I’m
returning to writing horror/speculative fiction. I just finished writing a
thriller about a serial killer. I have a few more horror stories in the works.)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Order <i>Nightmare in the North</i> here: </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:<i> </i></b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9QD45X">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9QD45X </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b> <a href="https://www.books2read.com/u/m2vqOk">https://www.books2read.com/u/m2vqOk </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’re looking for a quick read that's more mystery
than horror (but still has paranormal elements) check out <i><b>Silent Sentinel</b></i>.
This 4,100 word mini-thriller blends a crime story with the unusual.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisIdbHZjuPfq4E1ltuUwz30tN6jr_cWWWePwl-3lwbddCxhl7zfvneJhecConGLZ-sKwHwCZ9squ7TbfhpObTnlSEFG2BF-0xLHCfqzGWj7ShWucslvHTzgYhbG1kqFtn688kcc1AnlVniOvjfBrmMRUzzOwxQkogOyxSH1j17R2G2Q3EdFyLGOiS/s2048/final%20cover%20Silent%20Sentinel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1283" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisIdbHZjuPfq4E1ltuUwz30tN6jr_cWWWePwl-3lwbddCxhl7zfvneJhecConGLZ-sKwHwCZ9squ7TbfhpObTnlSEFG2BF-0xLHCfqzGWj7ShWucslvHTzgYhbG1kqFtn688kcc1AnlVniOvjfBrmMRUzzOwxQkogOyxSH1j17R2G2Q3EdFyLGOiS/w122-h194/final%20cover%20Silent%20Sentinel.jpg" width="122" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">Silent Sentinel - A Mini-Thriller</span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One afternoon, Valerie visits a flea market and meets a
peculiar man who tries to sell her an ancient statue of Anubis—the Egyptian god
of the dead. Despite her protests, the man insists that she must have the
statue. Valerie gives in and brings her new “guardian” home. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Later that night, Valerie awakens to discover an intruder
has broken into her house. She’s forced to fight for her life and relies on
Anubis to save her.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When the police investigate, they make a shocking discovery
about her attacker and his motive. Only then does Valerie realize how lucky she
was— the statue was the last thing she wanted, but exactly what she needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Order it here:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b><b> </b>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JB57751">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JB57751</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/mgExB0">https://books2read.com/u/mgExB0 </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaAOEMIBMA7oroPoWFL1kXn49bZIboUmq-_ycWCWIfJ0qqt6Q8zzZVC-XRZTAaTLAJmx9zd_QLcEJnscwm--2dZEL8VAD7Gvz8CYeiAyMeOvhVSz5gmJpBW2xil8S8FlJ3CrEmmpW3Kwwd85aXFcIt50fVsLD-B3Cb8TUSwSvHvZP8Uoiph_LFq2B/s320/Bargained%20for%20MEDIUM%20COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="200" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaAOEMIBMA7oroPoWFL1kXn49bZIboUmq-_ycWCWIfJ0qqt6Q8zzZVC-XRZTAaTLAJmx9zd_QLcEJnscwm--2dZEL8VAD7Gvz8CYeiAyMeOvhVSz5gmJpBW2xil8S8FlJ3CrEmmpW3Kwwd85aXFcIt50fVsLD-B3Cb8TUSwSvHvZP8Uoiph_LFq2B/w131-h210/Bargained%20for%20MEDIUM%20COVER.jpg" width="131" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>More Than I Bargained For</b></i> is a mini-mystery that blends offbeat humor with the paranormal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>More Than I Bargained For - A Paranormal Mini-Mystery</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Katie doesn’t like going to estate sales. Why? Because she
sees dead people.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When Katie reluctantly attends an estate sale with her
friend Diane, she gets more than she bargained for. The deceased former owner
of the house, Grace, realizes that Katie can communicate with her, and she has
a lot to say.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As Katie pretends to shop, Grace tells her the story of how
she was murdered—and reveals that her killer is still in the house.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s up to Katie to uncover the murder weapon and get it to
the police… before time runs out.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Order it here:</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Amazon:</b> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CG4J8B2">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CG4J8B2</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>All other platforms:</b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/me9jzl">https://books2read.com/u/me9jzl </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Read reviews here:</b></span>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/more-than-i-bargained-for">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/more-than-i-bargained-for</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you love to be scared (or at least slightly creeped out)
be sure to visit the horror section of my site <a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror"><span style="color: #990000;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror</span></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and visit my Amazon page
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/kelliwilkins"><span style="color: #990000;">www.amazon.com/author/kelliwilkins</span></a> for a full title list, links, and more!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Kelli A. Wilkins</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes
to scare readers with her horror stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her latest novel, I<i>n Another World</i>, was published in early
2022. This contemporary mystery/romance is set in the world of the paranormal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">She released two horror shorts, <i>More Than I Bargained For
</i>and <i>Silent Sentinel</i> in 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Like to write? Check out <i>Journaling Every Week: 52 Topics to
Get You Writing</i>. This fun and innovative guide to journaling is filled with
hundreds of thought-provoking prompts designed to get you writing about your
feelings and emotions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins</a> and visit her website/blog <a href="www.KelliWilkins.com " target="_blank">www.KelliWilkins.com</a>for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-62540652363354905092023-02-10T13:59:00.006-08:002023-02-10T13:59:56.161-08:00 Celebrating Women in Horror Month (Part 1)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRIe83-WJ7iJhgykpkyG0mHa61Ex6CZ_xSqIZk5WmwmUM6-MFiuvpCQkY4UbXxhiCDwVsJYwaqFYUcaD1YFKFvW1CA2PXODuruwfTqLRv3KSHuaR8FYCDQHaoL-NUB5r6_5BNQQXhmP2iz2Y3cTCGD9qCE58jn9OpMTuAtwlM2MYez18Ct1kK1dfp/s1600/med%20DTDcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1002" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRIe83-WJ7iJhgykpkyG0mHa61Ex6CZ_xSqIZk5WmwmUM6-MFiuvpCQkY4UbXxhiCDwVsJYwaqFYUcaD1YFKFvW1CA2PXODuruwfTqLRv3KSHuaR8FYCDQHaoL-NUB5r6_5BNQQXhmP2iz2Y3cTCGD9qCE58jn9OpMTuAtwlM2MYez18Ct1kK1dfp/w154-h247/med%20DTDcover.jpg" width="154" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3f8cTxw1aUXqGnmbmt6vr3Ybd13W-yFaRBY16sdKJ2zY0aFU37Q4OOTSc_NSjbxFEB99lVe2ePZKQqQvWfEqYqUtenlO5H_IJvVzIKvNlGSXhjLfAdqfvgOM_rTvaav9JWlu6ccPJ6ScxPx-pyCMrj7RpwZPx695fwEqSG17jGL8zMHRzvVw6c6Ld/s1600/Kcover4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1003" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3f8cTxw1aUXqGnmbmt6vr3Ybd13W-yFaRBY16sdKJ2zY0aFU37Q4OOTSc_NSjbxFEB99lVe2ePZKQqQvWfEqYqUtenlO5H_IJvVzIKvNlGSXhjLfAdqfvgOM_rTvaav9JWlu6ccPJ6ScxPx-pyCMrj7RpwZPx695fwEqSG17jGL8zMHRzvVw6c6Ld/w157-h250/Kcover4.jpg" width="157" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">People usually associate February with Valentine’s Day and
romance… but did you know February is “Women in Horror” month? To celebrate,
I’m blogging about my two ghost stories, <b><i>Dead ‘Til Dawn</i></b> and <b><i>Kropsy’s Curse</i></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">First, let’s spend a night in the land of the dead with<b><i> Dead
‘Til Dawn</i></b>…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Dead ‘Til Dawn</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Disturbing the dead doesn’t prove you’re brave – it proves
you’re stupid.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After touring Gettysburg battlefield, Jessica, Tim, and
Steve decide to sneak out to the Devil’s Den for some late-night fun. Jessica’s
friend Kathy objects, and warns them about trespassing where they’re not
wanted.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Undaunted by ghost stories and fueled by his own arrogance,
Tim races toward the Devil’s Den. When the group drives through mysterious
battlefield fog, they find themselves surrounded by Civil War soldiers looking
for a little fun of their own.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kathy leaves the others to fend for themselves and flees to
Little Round Top. Although she’s rescued by a kindhearted Union solider named
Charlie, she refuses to believe what she’s experiencing is real. As the
nighttime battle rages on, Charlie introduces Kathy to other weary soldiers,
and she quickly realizes she’s trapped in the land of the dead until dawn. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Order <i>Dead ‘Til Dawn </i>here:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Til-Dawn-Civil-Horror-ebook/dp/B015LHI08A">https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Til-Dawn-Civil-Horror-ebook/dp/B015LHI08A</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All other platforms: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/4X9aLb">https://books2read.com/u/4X9aLb</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So how did this story come about? Well, if you know me, you
know I love writing psychological/creepy/spooky horror stories. And I also love
traveling to historic places—especially if they’re haunted. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This novella was inspired by actual events that happened to
me in Gettysburg, PA. I had a very unusual experience with battlefield fog and
I wanted to use it in a story. Last year, I wrote a true story account of the
incident, and it appeared in the <b><i>Out of Time</i></b> anthology. (You can order <b><i>Out of
Time</i></b> here: <a href="https://www.timberghostpress.com/out-of-time1.html " target="_blank">https://www.timberghostpress.com/out-of-time1.html </a>I also blogged
about the anthology here:
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/post/just-in-time-for-halloween-26-true-stories-of-the-paranormal">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/post/just-in-time-for-halloween-26-true-stories-of-the-paranormal</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although I don’t consider myself a “paranormal investigator”
I love exploring haunted places and taking ghost tours. Historic houses and
“anything old and creepy” appeal to my imagination. Is it any surprise that I
love Halloween?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And because Halloween is my favorite holiday, I wrote this
Halloween-themed horror story… <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Kropsy’s Curse</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Late one Halloween night, two young boys venture into a
secluded graveyard in the hopes of conjuring up a spirit. Although Kyle is
skeptical and would rather be home eating candy and watching horror movies, he
reluctantly goes along with Jerry’s plan. He doesn’t believe Ouija boards
work—until this one starts spelling out a message… <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Kropsy’s Curse</i></b> <b>is only $.99! Get spooked here:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kropsys-Curse-Kelli-Wilkins-ebook/dp/B014IAH848">https://www.amazon.com/Kropsys-Curse-Kelli-Wilkins-ebook/dp/B014IAH848</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All other platforms: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/47kMYj">https://books2read.com/u/47kMYj</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This piece of flash fiction came to me when I was mulling
over horror ideas. I actually came up with the (strange) ending first, then
built the rest of the story around it. I can’t give away any more without
spoiling the story, so you’ll have to read it for yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In addition to these two horror ebooks (and my “disturbing”
horror novella <i>Nightmare in the North</i>), I’ve also published two
mini-mystery/thrillers, and my short fiction has appeared in several horror
anthologies. Visit my Amazon page <a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/kelliwilkins">www.amazon.com/author/kelliwilkins</a> for a full
title list, links, and more!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Reading!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Kelli A. Wilkins</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes
to scare readers with her horror stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her latest novel, <i>In Another World</i>, was published in early
2022. This contemporary mystery/romance is set in the world of the paranormal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">She released two horror shorts, <i>More Than I Bargained For
</i>and <i>Silent Sentinel</i> in 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Like to write? Check out <i>Journaling Every Week: 52 Topics to
Get You Writing</i>. This fun and innovative guide to journaling is filled with
hundreds of thought-provoking prompts designed to get you writing about your
feelings and emotions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins</a> and visit her website/blog
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p><p>
<br /></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-75224281138440143072023-01-09T06:05:00.001-08:002023-01-09T06:05:39.053-08:00Make the Most of the New Year!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Welcome to 2023! Many people are glad to say goodbye to 2022
and are looking forward to a fresh start this year. I’ve written three
non-fiction books that can help you make the most of the next 12 months.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you have been feeling overwhelmed, stressed, worried, or
are just plain worn-out by the events of the last few years (and who isn’t?),
why not try journaling?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2erX6H_4FK_6MusrKf5COQiMrhuw5J3ZCwdIDioNkQQNHMAVAhLNWZ2e4X4WxXQavAjXQui0ygG85c44SGSr8FsXNxn2HrMgsJvItgRZ7iT9LKYfUvDNcLez6pSsOmS5JvLPgzlJcdw08buiaFkELG41xxpz2FoiDgq99nY4nnsznAxT0H9YVJHK/s1600/Journaling%20Every%20Week%20final%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1003" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2erX6H_4FK_6MusrKf5COQiMrhuw5J3ZCwdIDioNkQQNHMAVAhLNWZ2e4X4WxXQavAjXQui0ygG85c44SGSr8FsXNxn2HrMgsJvItgRZ7iT9LKYfUvDNcLez6pSsOmS5JvLPgzlJcdw08buiaFkELG41xxpz2FoiDgq99nY4nnsznAxT0H9YVJHK/w142-h227/Journaling%20Every%20Week%20final%20cover.jpg" width="142" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Whether you are experienced in journaling or completely new
to the process, <i><b>Journaling Every Week: 52 Topics to Get You Writing</b></i> is designed
to get you thinking about—and writing about—your life, relationships, patterns,
goals, and some of your fondest memories. You’ll benefit from writing about
these thought-provoking prompts and learn something about yourself along the
way.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Journaling is a useful tool for self-discovery. In your
journal, you can explore a wide range of subjects, themes, and ideas, revisit
the past, and vent about anything (or anyone). In a way, you play counselor to
yourself by digging deep into your innermost thoughts and emotions and writing
about how you feel.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This fun and innovative book is filled with hundreds of
journaling prompts that cover your childhood, friendships, beliefs and values,
your career, coping with grief, fears, forgiveness, your purpose, and much
more.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Order your copy here: </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Amazon:</b></span> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Journaling-Every-Week-Topics-Writing-ebook/dp/B08QH4HQPD">https://www.amazon.com/Journaling-Every-Week-Topics-Writing-ebook/dp/B08QH4HQPD</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">All other platforms:</span></b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/b5kBZA">https://books2read.com/u/b5kBZA</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Read reviews here:
</span></b><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/journaling-every-week">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/journaling-every-week </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’m sure you’ve noticed Valentine’s Day candy and gifts in
stores already! Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. If you’re
looking for fun and easy ways to show a special someone how much you care,
check out <b><i>Romance Every Weekend: 104 Fun Ways to Express Your Love.</i></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4h6zbITHOaOam-wzUHiZOw0KZRI_vixTEbkqRe0P536adAPY1VLnVHfIuYaNT8bJaFm6zBjHBV8SJZ_Iuqab6DwLD2W867QwC7rBV8uLg_ZJIdgNwsshj0l84bPhOXNvoVUY_7_enklTNvi-q8vhfvTISxwHaP6B-E3kZ2ERyAyE-wi9mSZWj55e/s1600/FINAL%20romance%20every%20weekend%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1003" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4h6zbITHOaOam-wzUHiZOw0KZRI_vixTEbkqRe0P536adAPY1VLnVHfIuYaNT8bJaFm6zBjHBV8SJZ_Iuqab6DwLD2W867QwC7rBV8uLg_ZJIdgNwsshj0l84bPhOXNvoVUY_7_enklTNvi-q8vhfvTISxwHaP6B-E3kZ2ERyAyE-wi9mSZWj55e/w169-h269/FINAL%20romance%20every%20weekend%20cover.jpg" width="169" /></a></i></b></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Romance shouldn’t be reserved for Valentine’s Day,
birthdays, or an anniversary. Why should people wait for a special occasion to
show someone they love that they care? Love can (and should) be expressed every
chance you get.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Romance Every Weekend</i></b> features 104 fun and easy ways you can
express your love to a special someone in your life. Perfect for men or women,
it focuses on tender, everyday gestures that let your partner know how much you
love him or her. Why not try all 104 suggestions in 2023?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Get your copy here:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Amazon:</b></span> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08124HBMS">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08124HBMS</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">All other Platforms:</span></b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/3npVVP">https://books2read.com/u/3npVVP </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Are you an aspiring writer? Do you want to get published in
2023? If you’ve always wanted to write a short story or a novel but aren’t sure
how to get started, don’t miss <i><b>You Can Write—Really! A Beginner's Guide to
Writing Fiction.</b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVl7frigj7idxnuRB_bGe8ZGWpI-Dd4WLQzADYHPqN_R1cAjTJXMoSfVfhYodPnI-xEO-B6RcpHJwUEUcyDAUhjOUmYSE5ZjsmHkobfpSWFb8Ih_ms9ddWMUr_eF7C_2hx1tQE99jamzFUnRD6Qci9YKmssz4HyFbK2Bl0xJO31FIzOeRuuFIT9Jm/s345/you%20can%20write_final%20thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="216" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVl7frigj7idxnuRB_bGe8ZGWpI-Dd4WLQzADYHPqN_R1cAjTJXMoSfVfhYodPnI-xEO-B6RcpHJwUEUcyDAUhjOUmYSE5ZjsmHkobfpSWFb8Ih_ms9ddWMUr_eF7C_2hx1tQE99jamzFUnRD6Qci9YKmssz4HyFbK2Bl0xJO31FIzOeRuuFIT9Jm/s320/you%20can%20write_final%20thumb.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />This easy-to-follow ebook takes you step-by-step through the
writing process, covering the basics of plotting, editing, revising, and
submitting. Fun chapters explore ways to get your creativity flowing, explain
where authors get ideas, and show you how to create interesting characters for
your story. Helpful tips all writers can use, plus creative writing exercises
throughout the book get you motivated.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once you have the basics down, you can write—really!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ready to write? Order your copy here:</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Amazon:
</b></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Write-Really-Beginners-Writing-Fiction-ebook/dp/B00THWLFQU">http://www.amazon.com/Write-Really-Beginners-Writing-Fiction-ebook/dp/B00THWLFQU
</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">All other platforms:</span></b> <a href="https://books2read.com/u/4AqYN4">https://books2read.com/u/4AqYN4</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #800180;">Read reviews here:</span></b>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/you-can-write-really">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/you-can-write-really</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you’ll check them out and give the ideas and suggestions a
try in the new year.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And if you’re looking for great fiction reads in romance,
horror, or sci-fi, you can find my full title list on my site
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> or Amazon page:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kelli-A.-Wilkins/e/B001JSAB24">https://www.amazon.com/Kelli-A.-Wilkins/e/B001JSAB24</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b><span style="color: #800180;">Kelli A. Wilkins</span></b></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #800180;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes
to scare readers with her horror stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her novel, <i><b>In Another World</b></i>, was published in early 2022.
This contemporary mystery/romance is set in the world of the paranormal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">She released two horror shorts, <i><b>More Than I Bargained For</b></i>
and <i><b>Silent Sentinel</b></i> in 2021. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins</a> and visit her website/blog
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-8156625344400001732022-12-29T14:13:00.000-08:002022-12-29T14:13:07.846-08:00Kelli’s Quill Newsletter - Welcome Winter Issue<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0EIpm1zAV9kAWda8r7dnEiVfizH3fgVDuMsnXRSEDExKHi-FJ5GZO8vXaWpf8Ue98FEYD-QiWvkwERL96ztHVz3KC85Vc0sz9t6yOz8_LqJrAIuWoeEps8aITq1xY519Ga55_zJN9J_h1HSgt9JvKcpM7KyJ611unq-WGKRWM7LM0VXbSXjDcqO5/s1500/KAW%20author%20Twitter%20banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0EIpm1zAV9kAWda8r7dnEiVfizH3fgVDuMsnXRSEDExKHi-FJ5GZO8vXaWpf8Ue98FEYD-QiWvkwERL96ztHVz3KC85Vc0sz9t6yOz8_LqJrAIuWoeEps8aITq1xY519Ga55_zJN9J_h1HSgt9JvKcpM7KyJ611unq-WGKRWM7LM0VXbSXjDcqO5/w532-h178/KAW%20author%20Twitter%20banner.jpg" width="532" /></span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone! I hope you’re surviving the chaos of
“the holidays” and taking it easy when you can. This issue of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Quill</i> recaps 2022—and oddly, it’s mostly
devoted to the paranormal! It’s not a throwback to Halloween, but since the
Christmas stuff has been in stores since <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">before</i>
Halloween, who can tell? <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’m sharing info on a non-fiction paranormal
anthology, flashing back to my paranormal romance novel, sharing a link to a
yummy cookie recipe, and more! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></b></span></i></b></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbHnJEsuRSxMn2zhDiYTPDs8WhDeTshcdfSO6jNOKH8aDMSYYrsQjXpZ2i1y1owulWlxXSILzEomf14Fyn3t1rgeDcv-0KEZ15s5w1S1hsl5-pqzb5kcJ9PbKZKfL4O_LzgVli-oOMO1o5d0K4vyy5bH6uZ2fGCGKeRUBFSbrJFiDw5G-nrnksy0y/s450/out-of-time-small_orig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="300" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbHnJEsuRSxMn2zhDiYTPDs8WhDeTshcdfSO6jNOKH8aDMSYYrsQjXpZ2i1y1owulWlxXSILzEomf14Fyn3t1rgeDcv-0KEZ15s5w1S1hsl5-pqzb5kcJ9PbKZKfL4O_LzgVli-oOMO1o5d0K4vyy5bH6uZ2fGCGKeRUBFSbrJFiDw5G-nrnksy0y/w142-h213/out-of-time-small_orig.jpg" width="142" /></a></span>Out of Time</i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> -
26 True Stories of the Paranormal!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As
most of my readers know, I love all things supernatural. My idea of an exciting
weekend is exploring historical/haunted/creepy places. (Wilson Castle, VT,
anyone??!) I have no qualms about investigating haunted mansions, and videos of
orbs or strange shadow figures intrigue me. <o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s
no secret that my husband and I have had our share of paranormal adventures.
Many of my friends and relatives already know about the unusual events that
occurred in Gettysburg—but now I’m sharing my story with the rest of world in
the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Out
of Time</i></b> anthology from Timber Ghost Press.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Out of Time</span></i></b><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Are
ghosts real? The question has haunted us for ages. Almost every culture in the
world has tales and stories of the unknown things that lurk in our periphery. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Contained
within are 26 true stories about ghosts, poltergeists, haunted houses,
unexplained events, and possessed items. You'll find stories about strange
noises, objects that vanish and reappear in odd places, dolls that refuse to
sit still, haunted battlefields, abandoned castles, and much more! But beware:
after reading this anthology, you might just start believing in the things that
are trapped out of time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Order
your copy here: </span><a href="https://www.timberghostpress.com/out-of-time1.html"><span style="background: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.timberghostpress.com/out-of-time1.html</span></a><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’ve
read several of the stories and some of them are pretty creepy—even by my
standards! If you love true stories of the paranormal, be sure to get a copy of
this book… if you dare. (Makes a great holiday gift!)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">And
if you like paranormal romances don’t miss…</span></b><span class="color15"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">In
Another World</i></b></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="color15"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This contemporary
romance novel blends a murder mystery with the world of the paranormal. It’s
received several excellent reviews! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="color15"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TyIrQEpB87Yjw9Q8V6AIa4zVm4Vt5OepGcAhLPiMSe4Jx07Nz0lltZ0Wb2WPy_qzU77U2d-407Uaz_mOvEI_lqf8eTZz61h4mDLgx9ECJzAsJyGKdepbbWDhIcKbKU6vkOe5ZKw4-QHGdG1kSytTLVY9Kyiqv-z4ge5_dWQH7aNj3V3w2jngGaSI/s800/OLD%20ONEIn%20another%20world%20FINAL%20cover%20JAN%202%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TyIrQEpB87Yjw9Q8V6AIa4zVm4Vt5OepGcAhLPiMSe4Jx07Nz0lltZ0Wb2WPy_qzU77U2d-407Uaz_mOvEI_lqf8eTZz61h4mDLgx9ECJzAsJyGKdepbbWDhIcKbKU6vkOe5ZKw4-QHGdG1kSytTLVY9Kyiqv-z4ge5_dWQH7aNj3V3w2jngGaSI/s320/OLD%20ONEIn%20another%20world%20FINAL%20cover%20JAN%202%202022.jpg" width="205" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In Another World<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A
Paranormal Mystery/Romance Novel<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Disgraced psychic medium Julie Kershaw has finally
met her soul mate. The problem is he’s dead… and his spirit haunts the car she
just bought.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The spirit of Detective Eddie Mahoney is determined
to find his killer and needs Julie’s help. At first, she refuses. She’s tired
of being called crazy and swore she’d never use her abilities to speak to the
dead again—even if Eddie is handsome and charming.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eddie persuades Julie to contact his former partner,
Lou Kaplonski, to ask him to reopen his case. Skeptical, Lou dismisses Julie as
a fake—until she proves she can communicate with the dead—and he finds out
Eddie has a lot to say. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Julie channels Eddie’s spirit and together with Lou,
the unusual trio tracks down leads and follows clues to solve Eddie’s murder.
The case takes them down a dark and dangerous path filled with secrets, where
nobody can be trusted. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As they work to find his killer, Julie falls for
Eddie. Funny, smart, and sexy, Eddie is the guy of her dreams—and he doesn’t
look or act the least bit dead. To her surprise, Eddie discovers a clever way
they can be together, and they begin an ethereal romance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When Lou’s investigation brings him too close to the
killer, his life and Julie’s are put in danger—and Eddie may be the only one
who can save them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Order
your copy here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Amazon: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R11STRN"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R11STRN</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">All other platforms: </span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/bpw16g"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://books2read.com/u/bpw16g</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Read
reviews here: </span></b><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world</span></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Looking
for more mystery? Curl up with these quick reads:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 12pt;"></span></i></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHdxoBsON_4bwJ3B0O7BPA0_FI2lLyYRG2-q1VD2-XpnZ0WRpz0B16btfqitBZlEAMhYSGDakpmWjumPh2TNP4rCTkKcWyLfdO-lqin94e1HsipessEVpRwK9F8S6dR4bmzSX2I4tyvbepsFU0919PvO3OXzZZMQJoISQnISfykMO_FszYP0GtVf1/s2048/final%20cover%20Silent%20Sentinel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1283" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHdxoBsON_4bwJ3B0O7BPA0_FI2lLyYRG2-q1VD2-XpnZ0WRpz0B16btfqitBZlEAMhYSGDakpmWjumPh2TNP4rCTkKcWyLfdO-lqin94e1HsipessEVpRwK9F8S6dR4bmzSX2I4tyvbepsFU0919PvO3OXzZZMQJoISQnISfykMO_FszYP0GtVf1/w156-h249/final%20cover%20Silent%20Sentinel.jpg" width="156" /></a></i></b></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br />Silent Sentinel - </i></b><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 12pt;">A
Mini-Thriller<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></span><p></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="color: #1d2228;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One afternoon, <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Valerie visits a flea market and meets a
peculiar man who tries to sell </span>her an ancient statue of Anubis—the
Egyptian god of the dead. Despite her protests, the man insists that she must
have the statue. Valerie gives in and brings her new “guardian” home. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Later
that night, Valerie awakens to discover an intruder has broken into her house.
She’s forced to fight for her life and relies on Anubis to save her.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When
the police investigate, they make a shocking discovery about her attacker and
his motive. Only then does Valerie realize how lucky she was— the statue was
the last thing she wanted, but exactly what she needed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="yiv6193341468ydp16f9e055msonormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="background: white; color: #211921;">Links:</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #211921;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #211921; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Amazon<i>: </i></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CG4J8B2" target="_blank"></a><u><span style="color: #196ad4; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JB57751"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JB57751</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #211921; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">All other platforms:<i>
</i></span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/me9jzl" target="_blank"></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0in;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/mgExB0"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://books2read.com/u/mgExB0</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Read reviews here: </span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/silent-sentinel"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/silent-sentinel</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="yiv6193341468ydp16f9e055msonormal" style="background: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #211921;"></span></span></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9D5v6WobKnxIl3T5q5z2g45UPwIOPa7k3OPFFQ6FaANA4FCSYO_uyqaOGukCAJifKE3bqIwzY5SwN2Zz_VdMx8MPb3ZxVnfVjgNUVu6_ok86CfU3N4sR50B7Pb4GpaOAPw9B2fI5eQZEMMkBRYoaHnCZHTuMYw5DTGl7YRabeVq99MHE0nkR2ahZ5/s2048/Bargained%20forFINAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1283" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9D5v6WobKnxIl3T5q5z2g45UPwIOPa7k3OPFFQ6FaANA4FCSYO_uyqaOGukCAJifKE3bqIwzY5SwN2Zz_VdMx8MPb3ZxVnfVjgNUVu6_ok86CfU3N4sR50B7Pb4GpaOAPw9B2fI5eQZEMMkBRYoaHnCZHTuMYw5DTGl7YRabeVq99MHE0nkR2ahZ5/w161-h258/Bargained%20forFINAL.jpg" width="161" /></a></span></i></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />More Than I Bargained For - A Paranormal
Mini-Mystery<span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b><p></p>
<p class="yiv6193341468ydp16f9e055msonormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #211921;">Katie doesn’t like going to estate
sales. Why? Because she sees dead people.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="yiv6193341468ydp16f9e055msonormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #211921;">When Katie reluctantly attends an estate
sale with her friend Diane, she gets more than she bargained for. The deceased
former owner of the house, Grace, realizes that Katie can communicate with her,
and she has a lot to say.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="yiv6193341468ydp16f9e055msonormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #211921;">As Katie pretends to shop, Grace tells
her the story of how she was murdered—and reveals that her killer is still in
the house.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="yiv6193341468ydp16f9e055msonormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #211921;">It’s up to Katie to uncover the murder
weapon and get it to the police… before time runs out.</span><span style="color: #26282a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="yiv6193341468ydp16f9e055msonormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="background: white; color: #211921;">Links:</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #211921;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #211921; font-size: 12pt;">Amazon: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CG4J8B2" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4; font-size: 12pt;">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CG4J8B2</span></a><span style="color: #1d2228; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="yiv6193341468ydp16f9e055msonormal" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background: white; color: #211921; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">All other
platforms: </span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/me9jzl" target="_blank"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #7030a0; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">https://books2read.com/u/me9jzl</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #211921; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Read reviews here: </span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/more-than-i-bargained-for"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/more-than-i-bargained-for</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 161.25pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 161.25pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Kelli’s
Been Blogging… </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In November, I blogged about my
non-fiction self-help ebooks. If you’re looking for fun ways to make the most
of the new year, be sure to check them out!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Journaling Every Week: 52 Topics to Get
You Writing</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">:
Love the holidays? Can’t stand them? Want to vent about what bothers you? Try
Journaling! </span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/post/love-the-holidays-can-t-stand-them-want-to-vent-about-what-bothers-you-try-journaling"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/post/love-the-holidays-can-t-stand-them-want-to-vent-about-what-bothers-you-try-journaling</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Romance Every Weekend: 104 Fun Ways to
Express Your Love</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">:
Show you care this holiday season! </span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/post/show-you-care-this-holiday-season-with-romance-every-weekend-104-fun-ways-to-express-your-love"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/post/show-you-care-this-holiday-season-with-romance-every-weekend-104-fun-ways-to-express-your-love</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kelli’s
Blog Series Wraps Up!</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
This year I completed my blog series. The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Behind
the Scenes</i> blogs examine my romance novels. I talk about why I wrote the
book, share my thoughts on the plot and/or characters, and reveal what I loved
most (or least) about writing the book. The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Meet
the Character Day</i> blogs are fun chats with the heroes and heroines from my
romances. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Each series is featured on both of my blogs. If you
missed any, you can catch up here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/blog"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/blog</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">or</b> </span><a href="https://kelliwilkinsauthor.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://kelliwilkinsauthor.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 161.25pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">A
Tasty Holiday Treat!</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">My Spicy Ginger
Cookie recipe appeared in the December issue of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Still Moments</i> digital magazine: </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qxDOtqtRhHk--y9s2omJHePuBTMOTM7A/view"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qxDOtqtRhHk--y9s2omJHePuBTMOTM7A/view</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2023, I’ll be
contributing articles to several issues. You can follow them/subscribe here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://stillmomentsezine.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">http://stillmomentsezine.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Looking
into the Future… </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you enjoyed this issue of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Quill.</i> Thank you to all my readers for
your support over the last 12 months. If you’ve read one of my books and loved
it, please consider leaving a great review on Amazon, Goodreads, or other
social media platforms.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As some of you may already know, I’ve been on hiatus
from writing and social media for the last few months. I’ll be blogging about
why and what I’ve been up to…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But in the
meantime I’ll be writing new horror stories and finally writing that
contemporary gay romance. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’m starting a writing-related blog series next
year. Stay tuned to my blogs and social media for updates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I welcome questions and comments from readers and
other authors. Want to get in touch with me on social media? All my links are
listed on the contact page of my site: </span><a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/contact"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/contact</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Holidays! (Please donate to your local animal
shelter if you can!)</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><b>Kelli </b></i></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Kelli Wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492498456651243139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225402622405166768.post-74493864638029971722022-12-04T11:19:00.005-08:002022-12-04T11:19:50.502-08:00Love the holidays? Can’t stand them? Want to vent about what bothers you? Try Journaling Every Week: 52 Topics to Get You Writing<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQcJmsjhGvx55ImFZIIEwCSlEZAg6hrDm47WMxP2Errv_PigJqhuulwfRNBhGZH4OJvn5HZjfPho1RmW69c4SIhxy3tnN-5cBEyH6ZE7h5_CnygWAobzxR3D3s5X6M8swJMp4iZMypKlSst-WcduQCGQ7wyur37DvBjKRHl-wD7uYk3Iv3UEPJwfw/s1600/Journaling%20Every%20Week%20final%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1003" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQcJmsjhGvx55ImFZIIEwCSlEZAg6hrDm47WMxP2Errv_PigJqhuulwfRNBhGZH4OJvn5HZjfPho1RmW69c4SIhxy3tnN-5cBEyH6ZE7h5_CnygWAobzxR3D3s5X6M8swJMp4iZMypKlSst-WcduQCGQ7wyur37DvBjKRHl-wD7uYk3Iv3UEPJwfw/w168-h268/Journaling%20Every%20Week%20final%20cover.jpg" width="168" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everyone!</span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Welcome to the hectic holiday season. For some people, it’s
the “most wonderful time of the year”—filled with fun family gatherings, happy
holiday parties, and shopping for sales. However, many people have a very
different view about this time of year—it can be depressing, stressful, or
trigger anxiety. Whether you love “the holidays” or not, it’s always healthy to
set aside a few minutes each day to express your feelings and get in touch with
your emotions. One of the best ways to do this is by journaling.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Journaling Every Week: 52 Topics to Get You Writing</i></span></b> will
show you the way. This fun and innovative ebook is filled with hundreds of
journaling prompts that cover your childhood, friendships, beliefs and values,
your career, coping with grief, fears, forgiveness, your purpose, and much
more. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Whether you are experienced in journaling or completely new
to the process, this book is designed to get you thinking about—and writing
about—your life, relationships, patterns, goals, and some of your fondest
memories. You’ll benefit from writing about these thought-provoking prompts and
learn something about yourself along the way.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Journaling is a useful tool for self-discovery. In your
journal, you can explore a wide range of subjects, themes, and ideas, revisit
the past, and vent about anything (or anyone). In a way, you play counselor to
yourself by digging deep into your innermost thoughts and emotions and writing
about how you feel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Sample prompts include: </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">* Holidays always seem more magical when we’re young. Growing
up, what were your favorite holidays? Did you look forward to trick-or-treating
on Halloween? Couldn’t wait for Thanksgiving dinner? Loved celebrating your
birthday? What made each holiday special for you? Free write about it for ten
to fifteen minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">* List 25 favorite holiday memories from your childhood up
until present day. In a few paragraphs, write about each event and what made it
special. Who is celebrating with you? Where did you live? How old were
you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">* Make a list of five fun things you did or five fun places
you visited when you were a child. Can you recreate these events with your own
family now?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">* Write for fifteen minutes about the changes in the last
ten years of your life, and change in general. Do you embrace change? Resist
it? Why? What feelings or emotions does the thought of change bring out in you?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">* What parts of your life are working well? Relationships
are going great, job is satisfying, etc. All too often we focus on our problems
or something that’s troubling us. This week, write about all the positive
things in your life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">* Free write about whatever emotions you’re feeling this
week. Are you happy, sad, excited, loving, worried, or nervous? Why? What
happened that caused you to feel these emotions? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Journaling Every Week</i></span></b> makes a great gift for yourself or
someone you care about. Order it today and get writing!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Order your copy here: </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Amazon:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All other platforms: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/b5kBZA">https://books2read.com/u/b5kBZA</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Read reviews and learn more about the book here:</b>
<a href="https://www.kelliwilkins.com/journaling-every-week">https://www.kelliwilkins.com/journaling-every-week </a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Journaling!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #800180;">Kelli A. Wilkins</span></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes
to scare readers with her horror stories. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her latest novel, <i>In Another World</i>, was published in early
2022. This contemporary mystery/romance is set in the world of the paranormal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">She released two horror shorts, <i>More Than I Bargained For</i>
and <i>Silent Sentinel</i> in 2021.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins</a> and visit her website/blog
<a href="http://www.KelliWilkins.com">www.KelliWilkins.com</a> for a full title list and social media links.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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