Tag Archives: Author Kelly Abell

Like Dragons? Stoking the Flames

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Kelly Abell

It’s finally here! I’ve been working on this project for a while but couldn’t say anything about it until now! I’m in this fabulous boxed set with 12 other fabulous authors. We’ve put together a collection of 13 paranormal romances … Continue reading →

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Take Time For Your Writing

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Kelly Abell

It’s the last day of the year, and I’m in a reflective mood. I look back on my writing endeavors for this past year, and I’m disappointed. Not in the stories I did write and publish. I’m happy with those … Continue reading →

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Why I Write Paranormal Stories

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Kelly Abell

  With Halloween approaching, I found myself reflecting on a recent reader question. “Why do you write paranormal stories?” It’s a common question I get often as I am a multi-genre author. I also write contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and … Continue reading →

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Ever Heard of Monticello, Florida?

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Monticello, where? Isn’t that where Thomas Jefferson lives? Wrong Monticello. Thomas Jefferson’s home is in Charlottesville, Va., but that doesn’t mean that his home’s namesake in Florida isn’t connected. Read on to find out how. The Saving Shenanigans Trilogy is … Continue reading →

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Great Time At Indie Book Fest in Orlando

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I just attended the Indie Book Fest in Orlando. It is always a fabulous event, and I met so many wonderful readers, bloggers and other great authors. If you are a reader you should grab a ticket for next year … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 1, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Good Morning! I’m excited to announce my newest release, an anthology I’m part of with a 9 other wonderful authors. My story is called Monster in the Woods. While attempting to escape a wicked summer lightning storm in the Appalachian … Continue reading →

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Point of View – Who’s is it?

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I was lying in bed this morning reading an older Nora Roberts book. It was one of her earlier titles, and I have to say I was a little surprised by the Point of View switches from character to character … Continue reading →

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Positioning Your Book

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I finally got time to sit down and catch up on some of my industry reading early this morning before the birds were even up. Yes, author insomnia isn’t pleasant, but the muse wants what the muse wants, right? Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Am I Right For This Story?

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I was fooling around on Facebook this morning and saw a post by an author friend of mine. She asked the question, and I’m not quoting, so I may take it a little out of context, “Ever have the feeling … Continue reading →

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Pre-Editing Your Manuscript

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Years ago I worked with a phenomenal editor on my book The Lost Jewels of Hera. I loved her so much, I’m still with her today. I wanted to share with you the first email she sent me before we … Continue reading →

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