Kelli’s Quill
Welcome Summer Issue!
May/June 2015
I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather and are
making plans for a fun summer! This month in the Quill I’m sharing a few 5-star reviews for my writing book and posting an interview excerpt.
It's a double-issue, so let’s get started!
5-Star Reviews for You Can Write – Really!
My writing book, You Can Write—Really! A Beginner’s Guide to Writing
Fiction, has gotten several excellent Amazon reviews.
Have
you always wanted to write?
Are
you looking for an extra boost of motivation?
Do
you have a great story idea, but don’t know how to develop it?
Then THIS is the book for you!
Then THIS is the book for you!
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.
Award-winning romance author Kelli A. Wilkins takes
you step-by-step through the writing process, covering the basics of plotting,
editing, revising, and submitting.
She explores ways to get your
creativity flowing, explains where authors get ideas, and shows you how to
create interesting characters. Helpful tips and fun writing exercises
get you started!
Order your copy here:
Here
are excerpts from those great reviews I mentioned:
“If you’ve ever wanted to write fiction, then you will want
to read this book. In fact, this book has tips and techniques that will help
not only beginners, but more advanced writers as well. All aspects of the craft
of writing are covered, in the order that they are needed. The author is
positive and up-beat as she encourages her readers. There are writing exercises
in each section and I found these exercises to be interesting, with very
specific suggestions made in ways that encourage the reader’s creativity. The
chapters flow well, and the book is captivating, truly aimed at bringing out
the best in the reader. 5 stars!”
Cozie
Corner says:
“I
give YOU CAN WRITE—REALLY! a 5 star rating. The Author, Kelli A. Wilkins pens
YOU CAN WRITE—REALLY! in practical wording and easy to follow advice on how to
write. I love how she broke down each section of the writing process and
includes exercises on each topic she touches. Honestly I'm not a writer, but
after reading this book I can see me giving it a try.... I highly
recommend this book to everyone and anyone who ever wanted to write their own
books, as well as those who have written books before.”
The Book
Junkie writes:
“I
give it a 5 star on well written, written in a way to easily help you write and
help you achieve those goals of having a 5 star book yourself one day. I think
this book gives you a lot of good tips of writing and how to get to where you
are looking to go with your book. This book I think gives you exactly what you
are looking for and more. It will help you to write the book you are aiming to
write, the pointers you need to make it successful and more.”
The Literary Nymphs review:
“YOU CAN WRITE—REALLY! A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO WRITING FICTION has a lot of
very practical advice that is easy to understand and follow. The author
did a good job breaking up the various components of writing a book or short
story, making you think you are in a creative writing class as opposed to an
English class. Each section of the book was followed by exercises that
used the principles she was trying to convey. I loved this book and the way it
is so easy to understand and follow. The author did good job in organizing
it. Whether you are someone just starting or someone with some publications,
this is a good book for the bookshelf.”
Amazon
Reviewer Nerdy Girl has this to say:
YOU CAN WRITE—REALLY! isn’t just for beginning
writers, it has something for writers at every stage. With sections such as
Meet the muse, Excuses, Ideas, Characters, Marketing, etc., whatever you're
looking for, there's something here to learn from. This book breaks down the writing process and shares tips and
tricks to help you to learn and grow. I highly recommend it as a reference and
as a way to inspire and encourage you to move past writing blocks, and tap into
your creativity.
Another Amazon
Reviewer, Sally R., says:
I've
read some of Kelli's short horror stories and really enjoyed the creativity
behind them. When I saw that she published a beginner's guide to writing
fiction, I was really excited to read it. I enjoy writing, but feel as though I
could never really get my thoughts down on paper. I struggle with editing and
had no idea how to submit to publishing houses. She explains everything
step-by-step to avoid overwhelm and makes getting published completely
attainable. I especially found the writing exercises to be useful to get my
creative juices flowing! “
Read the full reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/Write-Really-Beginners-Writing-Fiction-ebook/product-reviews/B00THWLFQU/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Q&A
with Kelli
Here are a few questions I’ve been asked recently.
If you have a question you’d like me to answer, send it to me and I’ll answer
it in an upcoming issue of the Quill!
For readers who haven't tried your books yet, how do you
think your editor or loyal readers would describe your books?
Reviewers and readers have fallen in
love with my unique characters and far-from typical storylines. My romances
aren’t just about two people falling in love – I include interesting plots and
blend in mystery, danger, adventure, or comedy to make them stand out.
I strive to give readers a
happy-ever-after romance. I hope that they would think the book was a fun and
sexy read, that they loved the characters and rooted for them to be together.
(I’d also hope readers would recommend it to friends!)
Has
there been any characters that started off as supporting characters, but then
developed into a more prominent character?
Oh yes! This has happened several times. It first
began with my historical/fantasy novella A Most Unusual Princess, I liked
Dalton and Elara so much that I wrote a full-length sequel about them, A Most Intriguing Temptation. Then, while writing that book, I absolutely
fell in love with Prince Allan (Elara’s brother), and knew he had to have his
own book – so I wrote A Most Unfortunate Prince.
A similar situation happened when I wrote Midsummer Night’s Delights. It was supposed to be one story, but turned
into a trilogy and was followed by Midwinter Night’s Delights and Ultimate
Nights Delights.
I’m proud of all the books in these trilogies. Each
one was a lot of fun to write, and I enjoyed following the characters through
their adventures. Because I wrote each book without intending on making a
trilogy, each book stands alone as an individual read.
A
Secret Match is a follow-up (of sorts) to my other
wrestling romance, A Deceptive Match. That book was all about a straight couple (Vin
and Danni) and Everett (the main character from A Secret Match) was a
secondary character. I loved writing for Ev and always thought “one day” I’d
give him a book of his own, but I didn’t have a clue as to what the story would
be. I put thoughts of him aside and then one morning he popped into my head
with a four-line book summary. Within an hour, I had the whole story in my head
and I started writing.
What three words best describe your main
characters?
Over the years, I’ve created dozens of interesting
and unique characters. The main characters in my three recent books could be
described as: determined, flawed, and hopeful.
What’s next for your writing? Are you
working on a new story?
Right now, I’m revising a new historical romance and gathering ideas for a paranormal, and
another gay contemporary.
In the horror department, I’m working on a few short
stories. My latest Halloween tale, “Home for Halloween” was published in
the Moon
Shadows horror anthology. Read more about it here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N232UEG
Enjoy the summer!
Happy Reading,
Kelli
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