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Kelli’s Quill
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/AmberHeat/ConfessionsVampiresLover.html
Naughty Nobles! Kelli’s paperback romance anthology Naughty Nobles will be released in February 2009. Here’s a sneak peek at the cover:
http://amberquill.com/pics/NaughtyNobles.jpg
Great reviews for A Midsummer Night’s Delights: Kelli’s hot historical has received rave reviews. Here’s an excerpt from Romance at Heart. “For those of you who delight in the erotic romances, A Midsummer Night’s Delights by Kelli A Wilkins is a book you won’t want to miss. Kelli is an author who brings a huge amount of joyful imagination to her writing, an equal part of enthusiasm, and a lot of talent as well. Her love for her characters shines through in her words, their plights so wonderfully explained, and the resolution of the problems so innovative and erotic. A Midsummer Night’s Delights is no exception. This latest creation of Kelli's is available at Amber Quill Press and is a must buy for Kelli Wilkins fans everywhere, as well as those who enjoy a truly excellent erotic romance. A Midsummer Night’s Delights is truly a keeper, so get your copy today.” - Rose, RomanceatHeart.com
The link to the review is:
http://romanceatheart.com/review/midsummernightsdelights.html
Erotic Romance Writers had this to say: “Smokin’, 4 Stars! Looking for an author that isn’t afraid to push the envelope in erotic romance? Then take a stroll down the latest literary lane and you’ll find the blazing talent of Kelli Wilkins who has gifted us with her take on a secret summer ball that opens the eyes of two unsure newlyweds. This is a story that unknowingly draws you in. Subtle teases and heated scenes ebb and flow around the central characters and before you know it, not only are you eagerly turning the pages to see what sexual situations unfold but also there grows a strong concern for Annabelle and Julian’s outcome. You won’t be disappointed with this piece – you’ll be curious, become titillated, and leave aroused.” ~ Natalie, Reviewer, Erotic Romance Writers
Read the full review at: http://eroticromancewriters.com/wordpress/?p=302 You can order a copy of the book from Amber Quill Press at: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberHeat/MidsummerNightsDelights.html
Kelli’s Interview: Kelli was interviewed by Two Lips Reviews. The link is:
http://www.twolipsreviews.com/content/index.php\?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=33
(Several interviews are included in the file - scroll down to find Kelli’s - it’s the 2nd or 3rd one.)
When is Kelli blogging? Kelli is blogging on the Amber Quill site on December 17th. The link is: http://aqpauthors.blogspot.com
(Old blogs from October and November are stored in the archives.)
FOR WRITERS:
What happens when you can’t finish a story? Recently, a writer told me that she didn’t want to finish the story she was writing. Why? Because she’d fallen in love with the characters and hated to leave them behind. Part of the joy of writing is creating interesting characters and following along on their journey throughout the story. Unfortunately, not all journeys have happy endings, and sometimes you have to kill off a character or leave her in fate’s hands.
It’s hard. I had to do it in my book, The Pauper Prince. I won’t give away the identity of who I had to kill, but sadly, that character had to go for the sake of the story. If it’s crucial to the plot to have a character die, then you have to kill him (or her) off. If it helps, give your character a heroic death, one that takes place off-page, or one where he or she comes to an understanding that it’s time to go and quietly moves on. But whatever you do, finish the story. Then set it aside for a while. When you’re ready, you can come back to it (to edit and revise) and not feel so emotionally attached to your characters and their plights.
If you just can’t bear to bring yourself to “kill your darling” then reconsider if that character is right for that plot. It could be that your main character is looking to save himself for bigger and better things - or the next story that comes along!
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I hope you enjoyed this newsletter. Please forward it to others who like to read! You can subscribe to Kelli’s Quill via my website www.KelliWilkins.com - look for new updates coming soon!
Happy Reading!
Kelli
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/AmberHeat/ConfessionsVampiresLover.html
Naughty Nobles! Kelli’s paperback romance anthology Naughty Nobles will be released in February 2009. Here’s a sneak peek at the cover:
http://amberquill.com/pics/NaughtyNobles.jpg
Great reviews for A Midsummer Night’s Delights: Kelli’s hot historical has received rave reviews. Here’s an excerpt from Romance at Heart. “For those of you who delight in the erotic romances, A Midsummer Night’s Delights by Kelli A Wilkins is a book you won’t want to miss. Kelli is an author who brings a huge amount of joyful imagination to her writing, an equal part of enthusiasm, and a lot of talent as well. Her love for her characters shines through in her words, their plights so wonderfully explained, and the resolution of the problems so innovative and erotic. A Midsummer Night’s Delights is no exception. This latest creation of Kelli's is available at Amber Quill Press and is a must buy for Kelli Wilkins fans everywhere, as well as those who enjoy a truly excellent erotic romance. A Midsummer Night’s Delights is truly a keeper, so get your copy today.” - Rose, RomanceatHeart.com
The link to the review is:
http://romanceatheart.com/review/midsummernightsdelights.html
Erotic Romance Writers had this to say: “Smokin’, 4 Stars! Looking for an author that isn’t afraid to push the envelope in erotic romance? Then take a stroll down the latest literary lane and you’ll find the blazing talent of Kelli Wilkins who has gifted us with her take on a secret summer ball that opens the eyes of two unsure newlyweds. This is a story that unknowingly draws you in. Subtle teases and heated scenes ebb and flow around the central characters and before you know it, not only are you eagerly turning the pages to see what sexual situations unfold but also there grows a strong concern for Annabelle and Julian’s outcome. You won’t be disappointed with this piece – you’ll be curious, become titillated, and leave aroused.” ~ Natalie, Reviewer, Erotic Romance Writers
Read the full review at: http://eroticromancewriters.com/wordpress/?p=302 You can order a copy of the book from Amber Quill Press at: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberHeat/MidsummerNightsDelights.html
Kelli’s Interview: Kelli was interviewed by Two Lips Reviews. The link is:
http://www.twolipsreviews.com/content/index.php\?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=33
(Several interviews are included in the file - scroll down to find Kelli’s - it’s the 2nd or 3rd one.)
When is Kelli blogging? Kelli is blogging on the Amber Quill site on December 17th. The link is: http://aqpauthors.blogspot.com
(Old blogs from October and November are stored in the archives.)
FOR WRITERS:
What happens when you can’t finish a story? Recently, a writer told me that she didn’t want to finish the story she was writing. Why? Because she’d fallen in love with the characters and hated to leave them behind. Part of the joy of writing is creating interesting characters and following along on their journey throughout the story. Unfortunately, not all journeys have happy endings, and sometimes you have to kill off a character or leave her in fate’s hands.
It’s hard. I had to do it in my book, The Pauper Prince. I won’t give away the identity of who I had to kill, but sadly, that character had to go for the sake of the story. If it’s crucial to the plot to have a character die, then you have to kill him (or her) off. If it helps, give your character a heroic death, one that takes place off-page, or one where he or she comes to an understanding that it’s time to go and quietly moves on. But whatever you do, finish the story. Then set it aside for a while. When you’re ready, you can come back to it (to edit and revise) and not feel so emotionally attached to your characters and their plights.
If you just can’t bear to bring yourself to “kill your darling” then reconsider if that character is right for that plot. It could be that your main character is looking to save himself for bigger and better things - or the next story that comes along!
---------------
I hope you enjoyed this newsletter. Please forward it to others who like to read! You can subscribe to Kelli’s Quill via my website www.KelliWilkins.com - look for new updates coming soon!
Happy Reading!
Kelli
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