Tag Archives: writing tips

Interesting Facts About Arabian Horses

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Kelly Abell

Since the main characters in my new book A Champion’s Heart are breeders of Arabian Horses, I thought I’d post some facts about this fabulous breed. Arabians that are born black will turn white….FALSE. Some Arabian colts are born dark … 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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Words Are Magic

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I’m up bright and early on this Thanksgiving Day, 2016, waiting to begin cooking a wonderful brunch for my family. I’m sipping coffee with more cream than coffee (just the way I like it) and reflecting on all that I’m … 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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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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Stimulating Story Ideas

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Ever have one of those days where you’re staring at a blank screen with no clue what to write? You’ve had ideas whirling in your mind for months, but now they escape you and you didn’t write them down. How … 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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