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Author: Kelly Colby
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Critique Group Bliss
I have found it. After a couple years of searching and trying different groups, both virtually and in person, I have finally found Critique Group Bliss. I am writing this blog as hope for all the rest of you who are still in need. You can do it too! One of my writer buddies, A.M.…
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Comicpalooza: Much to Offer Writers
It’s time! Comicpalooza is this Memorial Day weekend. Along with the awesome cosplay and famous guests, this event holds a myriad of opportunities for writers. Booths 1. New readers Thousands of people attend Comicpalooza every year. The vast majority of them are geeks and the vast majority of geeks read. By reserving a booth for…
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Cadette Weekend: Why Older Girls Should Stick with Girl Scouts
There comes a point when we start to lose our girls to other activities and interests. Usually there’s a wave as they enter sixth grade and a trickle after that until only the most dedicated survive to graduation. I’ve always found this to be sad. When the girls drop out before they experience being a…
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Fantasy Giveaway on Rafflecopter
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CONCLUDED. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS! I’m trying something new. Let me know what you think! I’m looking for ARC readers for Tarbin’s False Prophet, book two in the Recharging Series. In order to attract the rare species of reader who searches for dragons and believes in magic,…
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Pathfinder Roleplaying Adventure
I’m entering the world of dice rolling, character exploring, friendship building, beast slaughtering, hit point counting roleplay. I’m bouncing in my chair like a toddler on too much candy. I can’t wait to start! I played around a bit with Dungeons and Dragons when I was in high school. And we dabbled with another game…
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Newsletter Conundrum
I’m almost done with book two, TARBIN’S FALSE PROPHET. If I would quit adding chapters, I’d already be finished. I need a better outline next time. The cover is in the hands of the very talented Stefanie Saw. I will share that soon. At this point, it’s time to promote book two by begging for…
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Superstars Writing Seminar
Success smells like popcorn. Let me explain. It’s been a week since I returned to the real world from The 9th Annual Superstars Writing Seminar (SSWS) in Colorado Springs. You’ve read my blog. You’ve seen how many conventions I’ve attended from this one to this one to this one. And a few others I apparently…
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Girl Scout Troop Christmas Fun
I know. It’s a month since Christmas, but I wanted to share the fun time we have every year with our girls. They’re getting older now. (High School? How did that happen?) We need to cherish every moment that’s left. Since the Girl Scout year traditionally runs from the beginning of the school year to…
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New Year’s Goals (Resolutions are SO Outdated)
Woot! Made it another year. And this year, this brand new 2018, I can call myself an author. Finally. I have a short story published in Eclectically Heroic AND my first novel, Tarbin’s True Heir, has shown itself to the world with a modest, though growing, splash. I like to judge my success based on…
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“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 Story My first published short story is available on Amazon! “The Power To” introduces you to Amelia Weatherford, a retired school teacher dealing with feelings…