2017 – Kelly Lynn Colby

“The Power To” and an Award Winning Book Cover

So much has been going on these past weeks. I didn't win NaNoWriMo. (Someday, my arch nemesis, someday.) But I do have other successes to share. "The Power To" Short…

Kelly Colby December 7, 2017

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NaNoWriMo Update: One Step at a Time

Obviously, that's not me above. I'm freezing right now with a blanket wrapped around my legs and it's 60 degrees Fahrenheit outside. When you're done laughing, I'll be here. As…

Kelly Colby November 20, 2017

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NaNoWriMo Once More

In a few hours, the elusive National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo begins. This November tradition sets a goal of 50,000 words in 30 days on the same project. I…

Kelly Colby October 31, 2017

Author Notes Life

World Building: Traditions

World building is one of the most important aspects of crafting a good story, regardless of the genre: A contemporary story presents a world the audience is quite familiar with.…

Kelly Colby October 28, 2017

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SCBWI Houston Conference 2017

I LOVE writer conferences. One of my reasons for becoming a full time author was the chance to hang out with other writers without being too stalky. (Another is because…

Kelly Colby October 18, 2017

A Touch of Tarbin Author Notes

Tarbin’s True Heir Book Launch

I'm truly and officially a published author. I can't believe it. Adrenaline stills pumps through my body even though the launch was last Saturday. Look at my pretty table. My…

Kelly Colby October 4, 2017

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Post Dragon Con Writers Meet and Greet

Woot! Dragon Con 2017 is down for the books. And what an event it was! There were approximately 85,000, yes all those zeroes are correct, memberships sold for the four…

Kelly Colby September 8, 2017

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Dragon Con Writers Meet and Greet

Remember how I preach to find your community? I've done it here and here. It's darn near impossible to be successful in the writing business without a support group. Yes,…

Kelly Colby August 24, 2017

A Touch of Tarbin Author Notes

Tarbin’s True Heir Cover Reveal

My first novel complete and ready to be enjoyed by epic fantasy fans! It's hard to wrap my mind around the reality of a physical manifestation of years of work.…

Kelly Colby August 18, 2017

A Touch of Tarbin Author Notes

Realism in Medieval Fantasy

As I make my way through the fantasy genre, I find some critique fascinating. Suspension of Disbelief How realistic do we need to make our fictional, made-up worlds? How far…

Kelly Colby July 25, 2017

“The Power To” and an Award Winning Book Cover

NaNoWriMo Update: One Step at a Time

NaNoWriMo Once More

World Building: Traditions

SCBWI Houston Conference 2017

Tarbin’s True Heir Book Launch

Post Dragon Con Writers Meet and Greet

Dragon Con Writers Meet and Greet

Tarbin’s True Heir Cover Reveal

Realism in Medieval Fantasy

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