Kelly Lynn Colby

Twitter Fun

I've been having so much fun on Twitter. I've met fellow writers, interacted with avid readers, read useful blogs and articles, entered contests and shared my personal experiences as a…

Kelly Colby August 31, 2015

Author Notes

Cover Reveal for Angeline Trevena’s The Bottle Stopper

Typically, I recommend a book at the end of my blog to share the joy I have found in reading. Today, I have the great opportunity to introduce you to…

Kelly Colby August 5, 2015

Author Notes

Beta Reading Experience for Future Beta Readers

I completed my first turn at beta reading a complete manuscript. I can verify, without a doubt, that I do NOT want to be an editor. (Read more at my previous…

Kelly Colby July 14, 2015

Author Notes

Author Platform

I have been busy these last few days trying to get my professional Facebook page up and running. Success! I added the link to this website. I knew I could do it…

Kelly Colby July 8, 2015

Girl Scout Hijinks

USS Lexington Live Aboard and Morning at the Texas State Aquarium

If you are looking for a fun and easy-to-plan weekend trip from Houston, I recommend spending the night on the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi. Last weekend, troop 13405 traveled…

Kelly Colby July 2, 2015

Life

Family, the Glue to Hold it Together

I have a Fitbit. The lowest end, free with my phone version. Nevertheless, a Fitbit. I compete with my friends to see who has the most steps and what-not. It's…

Kelly Colby June 25, 2015

Life

The Balancing Act: Family, House, Career

The last three weeks have been emotionally and physically straining. We failed the dog we rescued from under a bridge in Tomball. She loved to cuddle with humans, but she…

Kelly Colby June 21, 2015

Author Notes

Revising Attempt Number One

I sit at the desk in a Hilton Garden Inn staring at the cell phone box which perfectly fit all 535 pages of the printed first draft of Tarbin's True Heir.…

Kelly Colby May 26, 2015

Girl Scout Hijinks

Celebrating Gold Award Winner Demi

I was privileged to be present when one of my Girl Scouts, Demi, was honored for earning her Gold Award. Less than one percent of all Girl Scouts earn this…

Kelly Colby May 18, 2015

Author Notes

Short Story, Schmort Story

Apparently, I suck at short stories. I completed the Las Vegas story, past the deadline, yes, but determinedly finished it. However, I don't see the story I wrote fitting in anywhere,…

Kelly Colby May 14, 2015