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Kelli's Quill - HOT July/August summer issue!
The Official Newsletter of Kelli Wilkins
July/August Issue (Vol. 2 Number 4)
Welcome everyone! Happy Summer! This issue the “for Readers” section includes links to new reviews, news about an upcoming book release, and a Q&A section. The “for Writers” article shows you how to create problems for your characters. Enjoy!
-Kelli
FOR READERS
New reviews for two hot summer reads!:
Two Lips Reviews gave Confessions of a Vampire’s Lover a 5 Lip Review! Here’s a snippet:
“I enjoyed Ke… Continue
Posted on August 9, 2009 at 5:46pm —
Kelli's Quill - May/June Issue
The Official Newsletter of Kelli Wilkins
May/June Issue (Vol. 2 Number 3)
Hi Everyone! Happy Summer! I’ve been busy with new reviews, sharing a free story, and writing blogs. Read on for all the news….
FOR READERS:
Catch up with Kelli:
On Friday, March 27, Kelli was interviewed by Romance Reviews Today. She discussed her writing and her newest book, Naughty Nobles. The link is: http://romrevtoday.blogspot.com/
On April 10, Kelli was the Guest Author in the Wildfire newsletter a… Continue
Posted on August 9, 2009 at 5:43pm —
Kelli's Quill Newsletter - Jan/Feb. 2009 Issue (Plus Voting Info about Preditors & Editors Poll)
The Official Newsletter of Kelli Wilkins
January/February Issue (Vol. 2 Number 1)
Welcome! There have been some changes to the Quill. First, it will be released as a double issue every other month (Jan./Feb., March/April, etc.). Second, I’m adding a new “Q&A with Kelli” section. Check out the New in 09 Section to learn how to vote in the Preditors & Editors Poll! (Voting ends Wed. Jan. 14.)
In Roman mythology, Janus was the God of Beginnings and Endings. The month of Janu… Continue
Posted on January 7, 2009 at 7:36pm —
Kelli's Quill - Kelli Wilkins Newsletter - December 2008 Issue - New reviews, new releases and a blog!
The Official Newsletter of Kelli Wilkins
December, 2008 (Vol. 1. Issue 12)
Welcome readers! It’s hard to believe, but the Quill has been around for a whole year! I hope everyone’s enjoyed reading the news & writing advice. Look for changes coming in January!
Enjoy the issue!
Kelli
FOR READERS:
JUST RELEASED! Confessions of a Vampire’s Lover… Kelli’s contemporary paranormal was released from Amber Quill Press on December 14.
The link to the book page is: http://amberquill.com/… Continue
Posted on December 16, 2008 at 7:02pm —
Just Released! Confessions of a Vampire's Lover - contemporary paranormal
I’m sharing the news about my latest release… Confessions of a Vampire’s Lover!
This contemporary paranormal is a different kind of vampire story.
Here’s the synopsis:
Confessions of a Vampire’s Lover
The moment Brian spotted Cassie sitting on the moonlit beach, he was hooked. Beautiful, smart, and sexy, Cassie is the girl of his dreams. She didn’t mind that he spent the hot summer days riding the ocean waves, because once the sun set, he belonged to her – all night long!
Everyt… Continue
Posted on December 16, 2008 at 6:42pm —
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CoffeeTime Romance recently interviewed Kelli about her romances and other books. You can read the interview here:
http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/Interviews/KelliAWilkins.html?t=jeyrbpcab.0.0.il7adubab.0&p=http%3A//www.coffeetimeromance.com/Interviews/KelliAWilkins.html&id=preview
I was recently interviewed by Night Owl Romance about my writing.
You can follow this link to read the full interview:
http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/er/interviewser/KelliAWilkins.asp
Last month, Fallen Angel Reviews interviewed me, too. Here's the link to the interview:
http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/Interviews/2008/June-Teresa-KelliAWilkins.htm
Enjoy!
Kelli
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http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/er/interviewser/KelliAWilkins.asp
I’m sharing a few new reviews for A MOST UNUSUAL PRINCESS, DALTON’S TEMPTATION, and THE PAUPER PRINCE from Simply Romance Reviews.
A MOST UNUSUAL PRINCESS: B+
Elara is just as the title of this book says, A Most Unusual Princess. The chemistry between Dalton and Elara is immediate and hot. While Dalton was a sweetie, at times I wanted to smack Elara. I didn’t care for her personality, she was a joy to read. In fact, this whole story was a great read. Highly recommended.
~Reviewed by Chris
DALTON’S TEMPTATION: B+
This whole convoluted tale was equally hilarious and hot. Again, as in the previous book, Elara was a total, complete, spoiled rotten brat. Will she learn to grow up and be an adult? While Dalton's Temptation was funny and hot, it also had mystery and some major drama going on, and was a very entertaining, engaging read.
~Reviewed by Chris
THE PAUPER PRINCE: B+
The third stories in a series, The Pauper Prince brings a satisfying conclusion to this delightful trio of stories. This was a really interesting tale. While Allan sometimes faltered, it was fun to read of his journey to adulthood, albeit a little late in life. It was great fun to read about Dalton and Elara again, and see how their marriage had turned out. The story was liberally populated with hot sections, as well as mystery, true love, and of course, a happily ever after.
~Reviewed by Chris
To read the full reviews, follow these links:
http://www.simplyromancereviews.com/srrreviews/amostunusualprincess.aspx
http://www.simplyromancereviews.com/srrreviews/daltonstemptation.aspx
http://www.simplyromancereviews.com/srrreviews/thepauperprince.aspx
The Official Newsletter of Kelli Wilkins
March 2008 (Vol. 1. Issue 3)
Hello, and welcome to the March issue of Kelli’s Quill. This month, the “For Readers” section features links and a plot summary of my latest romance, The Pauper Prince. The “For Writers” section delves into the world of supporting characters and the roles they play in fiction.
Enjoy!
Kelli
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For Readers
What’s New
THE PAUPER PRINCE has arrived!
Amber Quill Press released THE PAUPER PRINCE on March 2. This story follows up where Dalton’s Temptation left off and focuses on Prince Allan’s adventures. (Although it is the last book in the 'royal desire' series, it stands alone as a single title.) It is available in electronic and paperback formats.
Here’s a plot summary:
THE PAUPER PRINCE - The follow-up to Dalton’s Temptation
This time it’s all about Allan…and he never expected to fall in love!
Banished by the Royal Family, pampered Prince Allan is forced to abandon his life of luxury. Lost in a commoner’s world, Allan is miserable—until he has an unusual encounter with a shop girl named Claudette.
Allan must earn the respect of the woman he loves while keeping his true identity a secret. In a final effort to redeem himself, he exposes a dangerous smuggling operation involving the Royal Fleet—but at a deadly price. Can he keep Claudette and his royal title? Or will he lose her forever when she discovers his shocking secret?
To order and/or to read an excerpt, follow this link:
http://amberquill.com/AmberHeat/PauperPrince.html
A Short & Sweet Romance:
Kelli’s short story, “Sweet, Sweet Romance” was published in the March/April issue of ChickLitReview. To read the tender tale about finding love the second time around, visit: http://chicklitreview.org
The Website Banner:
Kelli’s website was a top ten winner in the first FictionAddiction.net website contest. Her full-color banner appeared on the site the week of March 9-16. Be sure to check it out at: www.FictionAddiction.net.
For Writers
Something to Think About
The award for best supporting character goes to…
Supporting (or secondary) characters are sometimes overlooked by writers and can be overshadowed by “larger” main characters. But, if developed the right way, they enhance a story and make the main characters shine.
Almost every main character needs a secondary character to “play” off of, whether it’s a meddling nosy neighbor (remember Mrs. Kravitz from Bewitched?), a trusty sidekick (Batman’s Robin), or a friend (Hermione from Harry Potter). Supporting characters help move a story along by giving information, getting themselves or other characters into (or out of) sticky situations, showing up at the worst (or best) moment, or just by being a sounding board. Another advantage to using supporting characters in a story is that you can have them misbehave, be socially inappropriate, and shake up the story in ways that your well-behaved main characters can’t. (For example, in my book, Dalton’s Temptation, Prince Allan was introduced as a hedonistic, selfish secondary character. He caused all sorts of trouble, and yet he served an important role in the story.)
Something to Write About….
Like any character, secondary characters need to have a purpose for being in the story. Sometimes they are introduced to move a story along or to provide comic relief, but they have to do something. Look at a story you’re writing now and identify the supporting characters. (Remember, they don’t have to be people, animals work fine.) Answer these questions for each secondary character: What are their roles in the story? Are they important to the plot? If you removed them, would the story still make sense? (If they’re not there for a reason, either give them one, or see if your story works just as well without them.)
How developed are your supporting characters? They need to be as “real” as any other character, but on a smaller scale. Each one should have a backstory, a history with the main character(s), a physical description, and a personality. (Preferably one that stands out or contrasts the protagonist.) Don’t just “drop” a character into a story and call him the “quirky” neighbor—flesh him out and let him come alive for the reader.
One note of caution: watch out for secondary characters who try to take over the story. Sometimes they become “too big” to remain supporting players, and they could detract from the main characters in your story. If this happens, scale them back a little. If you’ve created a fantastic secondary character who absolutely demands time on the page, save up some of his adventures and let him run free in his own story. (When I was writing Dalton’s Temptation, I knew that Prince Allan needed his own book. Now he has one, The Pauper Prince.)
Secondary characters are a great way to enhance your writing, create unusual personalities, and, if, done right, they can jump off the page and remain with readers long after they’ve finished your story!
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Kelli