Hi everyone! I hope 2020 is off to a great start for you!
Time flies, and it’s hard to believe that we’re into another decade! This issue
of the Quill has something for everyone.
Writers: I’m sharing a guest blog that shows you how to get
on track with your writing goals for 2020, a link to a new interview, and info
about my 2019 online writing course.
Readers: I’m flashing back to my 2019 releases and giving
you the “Best of” my 2019 blogs. I’ll also get you ready for Valentine’s Day
with a look at two collections of sweet romances.
2019 FLASHBACK
My historical romance, Dangerous Indenture, was released in
March 2019. This full-length novel is set in Pennsylvania Colony and blends a
sensual romance with mystery and suspense. Read all about it on the book’s page
of my site: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/dangerous-indenture
The Viking’s Witch was published in August. This full-length
novel is set in Celtic Scotland and blends a hot romance with adventure and
paranormal elements. Visit the book’s page on my site for a full summary and
reviews: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/the-viking-s-witch
In November 2019, I released Romance Every Weekend: 104 Fun
Ways to Express Your Love, a non-fiction guide to romance. The book features
104 fun and easy ways you can express your love to that 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. Learn more about it here:
https://www.kelliwilkins.com/romance-every-weekend-1
In August 2019 I published Extraterrestrial Encounters: A
Collection of Sci-Fi Stories. 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. This
collection of speculative fiction will stimulate your imagination, unnerve you
just a little, and make you wonder… “What if we’re not alone?” Read more about
it here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/extraterrestrial-encounters
I released a Teachable mini-course, Fiction Basics: Finding
Ideas in February 2019. I also authored Fiction Writing for Beginners through
Teachable. These courses are perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to
write. Visit: https://kelliwilkins.teachable.com/ for more details.
Kelli’s Been Blogging!
If writing a novel or a short story is on your list of
things to do, don’t miss these posts!
Want to write in 2020? Need some motivation & advice?
Read this blog about setting writing goals for the New Year:
https://4covert2overt.blogspot.com/2020/01/set-new-writing-goals-for-new-year-by.html
Where do writers get their ideas? Find out here! One of the
most common questions authors are always asked is: “Where do you get your
ideas?” Author Kelli A. Wilkins shares her secrets on how to find great story
ideas everywhere in this blog: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/blog
Read my new for 2020 Novelspot Interview. I talk about the
writing life, horror, romance, new books, and more:
http://novelspot.net/node/841
BEST OF… BLOGS
I was blogging like mad in 2019. Here are links to the “Best
of” blogs!
In this blog, I shared an inside look at my August release:
Extraterrestrial Encounters: A Collection of Sci-Fi Stories:
https://www.kelliwilkins.com/post/spotlight-on-extraterrestrial-encounters-a-collection-of-sci-fi-stories
Ready for romance? Here’s a spotlight on Romance Every
Weekend - my non-fiction guide to romance:
https://nesiesplace.wordpress.com/2019/11/08/spotlight-on-romance-every-weekend/
Read a fun character interview with Rothgar, the hero of The
Viking’s Witch in this blog.
https://anastasiapollack.blogspot.com/2019/10/character-interview-rothgar-norseman.html
Like to be scared? Read the true story that inspired my
horror novella, Dead Til Dawn in this blog:
https://celticladysreviews.blogspot.com/2019/10/dead-til-dawn-by-kelli-wilkins-book.html
Read an Interview with a "Mistress of the Macabre"
- Horror Author Kelli A. Wilkins talks about writing horror fiction & more:
https://www.kelliwilkins.com/post/interview-with-a-mistress-of-the-macabre-horror-author-kelli-a-wilkins
I was a food blogger this summer. If you’re looking for a
cool & quick dessert, check out my Quick Custard Cake recipe:
https://theafterworkcook.blogspot.com/2019/08/quick-custard-cake-by-kelli-wilkins.html
Looking for something else to read? Check out my new Books2Read
page. It features my romances (in all genres), horror fiction & more!
Get Ready for Valentine’s Day!
If you love short and sweet romances, don’t miss my flash
fiction series, Cupid’s Schemes. These two volumes of lighthearted
mini-romances are perfect reads for a quick lunchtime escape or an after-work
indulgence.
Cupid’s Schemes - Volume 1
A Collection of Sweet Romances
In these 16 flash fiction vignettes, Cupid’s arrow hits the
mark and ignites a spark between two strangers—whether or not they’re looking
for romance. Their unusual meetings lead to new beginnings and new chances at
love.
Sweet stories of couples falling under Cupid’s spell
include:
* a Medieval knight courting a pretty lady
* two neighbors discover that romance can happen when you
least expect it
* a dehydrated mermaid rescued by a handsome stranger
Order your copy here:
All other platforms:
https://www.books2read.com/u/boZxkZ
And don’t miss Cupid’s Schemes - Volume 2
Another Collection of Sweet Romances
In these 12 mini-romances…
* a photographer falls for a sexy cowboy in a supposedly
abandoned ghost town
* a long-lost love returns in an unexpected setting
Order Cupid’s Schemes: Volume 2 here:
All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/mYrBBd
Want some real-life romance? Don’t forget about Romance
Every Weekend: 104 Fun Ways to Express Your Love, my non-fiction guide to
romance. Romance Every Weekend makes a great gift for you – or for your
sweetie! Why not order it now and set a New Year’s resolution to try all 104
suggestions in 2020?
Get your copy here:
All other Platforms: https://books2read.com/u/3npVVP
I hope you enjoyed this winter edition of the Quill. What’s
coming up in 2020? I’m working on two new romances, and I’ll be re-releasing a
historical western romance previously published by Medallion Press. If that
isn’t enough, I’m also toying with ideas for more horror fiction.
Stay tuned to my blog and my social media pages for updates
and release info.
Before I sign off, I want to give a big Thank You to
everyone who ordered my books, visited my blog, followed my social media pages,
and supported my writing in 2019. Thanks!
Stay warm this winter!
Happy Reading & Writing,
Kelli
