Hey friends! I know it's been almost a year since I've posted, and I do apologize for the very long delay. Life and writing and deadlines have kept pummeling into me, despite my good intentions to update my blog. But there is lots to catch you up on, so hang with me for a few … Continue reading Long Delayed Updates!
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The Financial Side of Writing (Or, Don’t Quit Your Day Job)
Note: I’m not a financial advisor and can’t speak to your specific situation. This post is only intended to share some of the things I’ve learned and personally experienced as an author. Please consult a trained professional when making financial decisions or handling your taxes. Hi friends! Along with setting new writing goals for the … Continue reading The Financial Side of Writing (Or, Don’t Quit Your Day Job)
Release Day & Giveaway for BURIED EVIDENCE
If you've followed my blog for a while or poked around on my website, you probably know I write under two names -- Kellie M. Parker (this website) for my YA spec fiction and thrillers, and Kellie VanHorn for my Christian romantic suspense books. Deciding to go with two pen names was a tough call, … Continue reading Release Day & Giveaway for BURIED EVIDENCE
Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 3: Decisions, Decisions
Welcome back for the last post in our short series on paths to publication. If you missed Part 1 Traditional Publishing or Part 2 Self-Publishing, be sure to catch up on the pros and cons first! Today, we're going to talk about how to make this important decision, why I chose traditional publishing, and some … Continue reading Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 3: Decisions, Decisions
Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 2: Self-Publishing
Welcome back to the second post in my short series on choosing your publishing path. If you missed the first one, click here to learn the pros and cons of traditional publishing. Today we're going to talk about self-publishing, which means acting as your own publisher. Self-publishing can mean doing most of the work yourself, … Continue reading Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 2: Self-Publishing
Fatal Flashback Interview and Giveaway
Wow, friends, it's December! Not only does that mean my favorite time of year, but it also means my debut romantic suspense Fatal Flashback is now out in the wild. After so many months of waiting, I can hardly believe release day has arrived! Just because I couldn't resist, my family made an impromptu trip … Continue reading Fatal Flashback Interview and Giveaway
Call for Reviewers
Hello, dear readers! As hard as it is for me to believe, store shelves are full of Halloween decorations and Mellowcreme pumpkins (maybe a bag or two fell into my shopping cart...oops). Thanksgiving and Christmas wait impatiently around the corner, and that means...*eek*...only two months remain until release day for my debut inspirational romantic suspense, … Continue reading Call for Reviewers
FATAL FLASHBACK Cover Reveal, Plus Publishing Q&A
I know, I know, I promised you more details about RWA National. And they are coming, but this bit of news is too good to hold back any longer. My cover for FATAL FLASHBACK, coming December 2019 from Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense, is done. Since you'll probably just skip everything to scroll down anyway, let's … Continue reading FATAL FLASHBACK Cover Reveal, Plus Publishing Q&A
Interview with MISSION HOLLYWOOD Author Michelle Keener *Plus* a Sneak Peek
Today I have another treat for you, friends! I'm so excited to welcome special guest Michelle Keener to the blog. You may know Michelle from her memoir, Shared Courage, about her experience as the wife of a U.S. Marine during the Iraq War, or perhaps you've been encouraged by one of her tweets to the … Continue reading Interview with MISSION HOLLYWOOD Author Michelle Keener *Plus* a Sneak Peek
KEEN Blog Tour: Character Visuals!
Hello, friends! I have a special treat for you today! A few years ago I connected with a fantastic YA fantasy writer, Laura L. Zimmerman, through her website, Caffeinated Fiction. She was looking for beta readers, and I was looking to meet other Christians writing clean mainstream fantasy. Perfect match! After reading one of her … Continue reading KEEN Blog Tour: Character Visuals!
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