Hey friends! This past July I got to attend my first ever Realm Makers conference. (Yes, it was over six weeks ago and I am finally writing a blog post about it… Better late than never, right?) Best of all, the conference was in St. Louis in person. After so many months sequestered away from … Continue reading Realm Makers 2021 Wrap-Up
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The Traveling Writer – Tips for Crafting Believable Settings
For me, traveling is part of the job of being a writer. (Hello, tax deductions... đŸ˜‰ ) Not only because vacations are refreshing to the mind and spirit, but also because they help me create a storehouse of places and experiences to draw upon when I'm brainstorming and writing. While I appreciate facts and accuracy … Continue reading The Traveling Writer – Tips for Crafting Believable Settings
RWA 2019: A Culinary Trip Around Times Square
I wish I could've titled this post "A Culinary Trip Around Manhattan," but alas, five days at a conference doesn't provide quite that many dining opportunities. Nevertheless, today I'll be sharing pictures from my meals in NYC for this last in our series of blog posts on my RWA National experience. Confession: Before leaving for … Continue reading RWA 2019: A Culinary Trip Around Times Square
RWA 2019: Golden Hearts and Purple Socks
Hey, friends! Anybody else feel like August is a complete whirlwind? In my case, it probably comes from having four kids and too many things to do before school starts. But for a few minutes, I'm taking a break from all those boring real life details to reminisce about my trip to New York City. … Continue reading RWA 2019: Golden Hearts and Purple Socks
RWA 2019: A Michigander in Times Square
Wow, friends, what a month it's been. I take that back--what a year it's been so far! Now that I'm home from my adventure to New York City for the Romance Writers of America® national conference, I figured it's time to share some of the excitement with you. This conference was both my first RWA … Continue reading RWA 2019: A Michigander in Times Square
A Story’s Story
Hello, friends! Has spring arrived in your neck of the woods yet? We've hit daytime highs in the 60s finally, and my tulips have dared to show their pretty heads. While this fine weather does beckon me outside, I'm still hard at work on new manuscripts. Can't live off the glory of one (almost) published … Continue reading A Story’s Story
Isaiah’s Top Ten Rides at Busch Gardens: A Guest Post
Hello, friends! My family has been on vacation this past week, so yes, I am absolutely cheating on this blog post. Today we have a special guest, my soon-to-be 12-year-old son Isaiah. Since we spent the last week in Williamsburg, Virginia, I've asked him to write up his top ten favorite rides from Busch Gardens … Continue reading Isaiah’s Top Ten Rides at Busch Gardens: A Guest Post
Kellie Michelle Parker 