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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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Choosing a Graphic Designer

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Kelly Abell

You’ve heard those commercials that start out with the deep voice stating, “In a world…”. That’s what I thought of as I write this blog post this morning.  So here goes… In a world of confounding confusion for an indie … 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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Author/Reader Events for Marketing

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Last night I was a guest on a radio show hosted by Marsha Casper Cook. We spoke a great deal about marketing as an author. I’ve been in this industry a long time and have tried a lot of things, … Continue reading →

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Advantages of Book Clubs

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I love Book Clubs and Reader’s Groups! Last week, I was having a conversation with another author and the subject of Book Clubs came up. He asked what I thought the advantages were to being connected with a book club, and how … Continue reading →

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Start Small But Set a Goal

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I was just texting with a friend of mine that I haven’t spoken to in a while. She’s had this story rolling around in her head for a long time, yet hasn’t written a word. We all allow everyday life … Continue reading →

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Loving and Hating Your Characters

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I’ve just finished my second book in The Guardians of Spirit Rock series, and it launches on 3/4. The third and fourth books are almost ready to go to the editor. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip – Avoid Flat Stanley

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Kelly Abell

In case you don’t know who Flat Stanley is, he was a project my daughter had to complete in elementary school. She mailed a paper cut out character named Stanley to my sister in Maryland. The poor woman had to take … Continue reading →

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More on Showing Vs. Telling -“Felt” A Word to Avoid

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Kelly Abell

As I’ve gone through the editing process with Secrets of a Wolf, I can assure you that a GOOD editor is more valuable than any precious gem. Worth more than twice their weight in gold! Always be willing to improve … Continue reading →

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Ideas For Successful Book Signings

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I recently read this post from a very successful writer that I know. He’s been on The Porch a few times. Frank Allan Rodgers.  He does a lot of his own marketing and he had these suggestions: I don’t schedule … Continue reading →

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