KELLI’S QUILL
The Official Newsletter of Author Kelli A. WilkinsJuly/August Issue (Vol. 5 Number 4)
The Official Newsletter of Author Kelli A. WilkinsJuly/August Issue (Vol. 5 Number 4)
Hi Everyone! Can you
believe it’s already August and summer is flying by? Hope you’re all enjoying
the warm days and are getting out and having fun. This issue is filled with news
about my two new romances, links to blogs, reviews, a radio show, and more!
FOR
READERS:
Just Released - Kelli’s Two New
Romances!
Kelli’s two new romances were
released at the end of July and beginning of August.
Killer in
Wolf's Clothing was released by Amber Quill Press
on July 22, 2012. This is her14th Amber Quill Press book, and her second gay
romance. (The first one was the 2011 best-seller, Four Days with
Jack.)
Killer in Wolf's
Clothing
A super aggressive Alpha male, a
serial killer, and a visit to a kinky sex club…What has Larry gotten himself
into?
When Larry learns that his
boyfriend Greg changes into another man during the full moon, he has a hard time
accepting it—until he meets Deke, Greg’s alternate Alpha
personality.
Deke doesn’t play nice and has no
time for games. He only wants two things—to get laid and to get revenge against
the arsonist who murdered his friends. Finally free from Greg’s restraints, Deke
is ready for action, and Larry is more than willing to submit to Deke’s
needs.
Together, Larry and Deke set out
to find the killer. Their hunt takes them to an all-night Alpha sex club where
things heat up for the two of them. But when Larry unwittingly falls into the
clutches of the murderer, it’s up to Deke—and Greg—to save him before it’s too
late.
The Viking's Witch was published by Medallion Press on August 1, 2012. This historical with paranormal elements is available in various e-formats.
The Viking’s
Witch
Scotland, 803 A.D.
About to be burned at the stake by
her fellow villagers, Odaria does what any betrayed witch facing certain death
would do. She calls down a curse. Within seconds, rampaging Norsemen raid the
village, capturing everyone except her.
But her reprieve is short-lived,
and Odaria lands in the clutches of the Norse leader Rothgar. Can she remain
true to herself and fight her growing attraction to this domineering man, or
will she fall under his influence and be used for his
ambitions?
After Rothgar witnesses Odaria’s
powers firsthand, he strikes a bargain with her. The raven-haired beauty will
use her magical abilities to help him with his quest in exchange for safe
passage off the isle. But can this cunning woman be trusted, or is she using him
to exact vengeance on her village?
Together they must fight
bloodthirsty villagers, battle a mutinous band of Norsemen, find a missing Norse
ship, and learn to trust each other . . . before time is up.
Order a copy here:
http://medallionmediagroup.com/books/the-vikings-witch/
KELLI’S BLOG
NEWS – Kelli
has added a sidebar on her blog with the latest news and links. She’s also
created individual pages for her new books with summaries and tame excerpts.
Check it out here: http://kelliwilkinsauthor.blogspot.com/
KELLI’S BEEN GUEST
BLOGGING:
On July 23, Kelli was a guest blog
at Lily Sawyers Book Blog. You can read her blog/interview here:
Kelli’s Interview with Night Owl Romance was posted on August 2. Read it here:
and she’s featured on the
Erotica homepage: http://erotica.nightowlreviews.com
Kelli’s Guest Blogging on August 3 at You Gotta Read Reviews! The link is: http://wp.me/p2oqHj-4OQ
Read Kelli’s archived interview
with You Gotta Read here: http://yougottaread.com/?s=Kelli+Wilkins
On August 9, her guest blog appeared on Romance Novel News:
KELLI’S RADIO INTERVIEW: Kelli was live on Blog Talk
Radio on August 8. (You listen to the interview anytime via this link:
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT AND
REVIEW TOUR:
Later in August, catch up with Kelli on her author spotlight and review tour for
The Viking’s Witch!
8/20
Book Lovin' Mamas Spot Light
(http://www.booklovinmamas.blogspot.com)
8/21 My Cozie Corner Review (http://coziecorner.blogspot.com)
8/22 Sapphyria's Book Reviews Spot Light (http://saphsbookblog.blogspot.com)
8/22 Always a Booklover Spot Light and Review (http://alwaysabooklover.blogspot.com)8/23 T B R Review (http://tbr-io.blogspot.com)
8/24 Journey with Words Spot Light (http://soireb.blogspot.com)
8/24 Judith Leger Spot Light (http://www.judithleger.blogspot.com)
8/24 Concise Book Reviews By Michelle Review (concisebookreviewsbymichelle.blogspot.com) 8/24 Words I Write Crazy Review (http://writingcrazyme.blogspot.com/)
8/21 My Cozie Corner Review (http://coziecorner.blogspot.com)
8/22 Sapphyria's Book Reviews Spot Light (http://saphsbookblog.blogspot.com)
8/22 Always a Booklover Spot Light and Review (http://alwaysabooklover.blogspot.com)8/23 T B R Review (http://tbr-io.blogspot.com)
8/24 Journey with Words Spot Light (http://soireb.blogspot.com)
8/24 Judith Leger Spot Light (http://www.judithleger.blogspot.com)
8/24 Concise Book Reviews By Michelle Review (concisebookreviewsbymichelle.blogspot.com) 8/24 Words I Write Crazy Review (http://writingcrazyme.blogspot.com/)
CHECK BACK FOR
MORE!: Reviews, guest
blogs, and interviews will be coming in the next few weeks. Be sure to follow
Kelli’s blog for the latest news and links. And don’t forget about Twitter: www.twitter.com/@KWilkinsauthor
and
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kelli.wilkins1
FOR
WRITERS:
Something to
Think About
People always
ask writers where we get our ideas. The short answer is: ideas are everywhere.
Sometimes they find you, and sometimes you have to find them.
One common
ailment that plagues writers is wanting to write something, but not knowing what
to write. In this case, you have to get up and physically go in search of an
idea. How? It’s easier than it sounds. You can take a trip to your local library
and flip through different magazines and newspapers to give you ideas and
refresh your muse. (For example, a story on adoption may prompt you to write a
short story about a couple adopting a child. Or, perhaps that perfectly flawless
model in a makeup ad is really an android.)
Whenever you
visit friends or relatives, look for interesting settings or people that could
inspire you to write a story. (The creepy old house down the block from your
cousin’s house could be a perfect setting for your next horror tale.) If you’re
on vacation and take a tour of a historic local, it may inspire you to write a
non-fiction piece or set a novel in that time period.
Don’t be afraid
to ask friends, family, or coworkers for ideas. Remember, everyone has thousands
of personal experiences that could be transformed into story ideas. Get people
talking about themselves and you may have more ideas than you can handle! Ask
your friends about their worst date ever, how they met their significant other,
what their wedding was like, if they ever saw a ghost, etc. People can relate to
having wacky friends, the worst day ever, and of course, the job from hell.
Real-life stories involving real people add believability to the most outrageous
situations. If your friends and family don’t have interesting stories from start
to finish, why not combine a few stories into one?
Something to Write About
Just for
fun: Here are some general ideas
that could be used in your next story. I’ve broken them down into setting,
characters, time of year/day, themes, and even threw in some props. Why not pick
a few, mix & match, and see what develops? Play “what if” and let your
imagination run wild!
Settings:
abandoned strip mall, car dealership, bridge, cemetery, the beach
Characters: a
black cat, female police officer, 8 year-old-child, three sisters, a
corpse
Time of
Year/Day: winter, midnight, 6am, 8pm, Halloween
Themes: revenge,
loss, greed, love, contentment
Props: a
chainsaw, three marbles, a towel, a book of spells with a page missing, a pink
lamp
Next time you’re
stuck for something to write, get up and start looking for ideas. Although
writers tend to be solitary people, they don’t live in plastic bubbles.
Real-world experiences, quirky people, and different locales will help motivate
your muse. Go for a drive or a walk and write about the first thing you see.
Talk to people. (Most of them think their lives are very interesting and enjoy
sharing stories.) Keep your eyes open and look for the ideas that are all around
you. You never know what you’ll discover!
Q&A WITH
KELLI
Here are a few
answers to commonly asked questions. Enjoy!
Q: When you complete your novels, do
you breathe a sigh of relief, or do you feel sad the experience has
ended?
A:
I generally breathe a sigh of relief—then I start work on a new story! Although
I do love my characters, I also know that when the story is over, it’s time to
leave them behind. Of course, I fell so in love with Elara and Dalton from A
Most Unusual Princess that I had to write more books about them (Dalton’s
Temptation and The Pauper Prince). But now that the trilogy is
wrapped up, I’m leaving them where they are.
Q: How do you keep the sex fresh? How
do you keep it from feeling repetitive from story to story?
A:
I let the characters in each story determine the sexual content. Every story is
different, and so are the sexual lives of the characters. Writing in different
romance genres also influences the sexual content. In The Dark Lord, (a
historical) Katarina is innocent about things, yet, Lauren in The Sexy
Stranger (a contemporary) is a modern, sexually experienced woman. Writing
for the different characters and their individual situations helps keep things
interesting and fresh.
Q: What do you think is sexier, an
implied love scene or the actual scene from the first kiss to the grand
finale?
A: I’m torn on that one. I guess it depends on the book and the characters. Sometimes it’s nice to give the characters some “privacy” and imply what goes on; and yet, other times, readers want to see the passionate side of the relationship. I try to blend a little of each into my books. Sometimes I write the whole scene full out and other times I let the readers use their imaginations.
A: I’m torn on that one. I guess it depends on the book and the characters. Sometimes it’s nice to give the characters some “privacy” and imply what goes on; and yet, other times, readers want to see the passionate side of the relationship. I try to blend a little of each into my books. Sometimes I write the whole scene full out and other times I let the readers use their imaginations.
No
matter what kind of love scene I write, I try to keep most of the focus on the
characters and what they’re thinking and feeling emotionally—how the experience
makes them more connected to their lover—rather than focus on what their bodies
are doing.
Q: What do you do for inspiration
when you find yourself in a writer’s block?
A: If I get stuck while writing a
story, I usually take a break from it for a day or two. Time away from the story
lets me think about what’s not working and mull over the possible solutions. If
that doesn’t work, I go back and review my notes/outline to see where things got
off track. I think if you try to force the ideas or story to come to you and “work
through it” - it only compounds the problem.
Thankfully, I don’t get “writer’s block” where I don’t know what to write. I
have lots of notebooks filled with story ideas that are waiting to be
developed.
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I hope you’ve
enjoyed this issue of Kelli’s Quill. Please forward it to anyone you know who
likes to read or write, and repost it as you see fit! Have questions you’d like
answered? Want me to blog about your topic? Contact me via the form on the News
page of my site: http://www.kelliwilkins.com/
Until next
time,
Kelli
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