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Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:44:44 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Granted by Michelle Merrill:
Kelley said, "I just spent far too much time ignoring my children to read Granted by Michelle Merrill. But, what’s a girl to do when Future House Publishing gives her an advanced copy in exchange for an unbiased review, and the book is actually entertaining?..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:31:49 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Pornography – A Pernicious Enemy:
Kelley said, "I don’t often venture into super serious topics on this blog, but being an avid book consumer and a creator of entertainment, I feel like I need to write about the topic of pornography. I may be in the minority when I say literature that..." more
Monday, May 23, 2016 9:58:25 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Remember the WHY in Complicated Plots:
Kelley said, "From the time I was in elementary school, all the way thru high school, my English teachers taught me the exact same way to plot a story. Does that look familiar to you, too? I know it does. This handy..." more
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 4:06:31 PM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled We Just Want to be Scene and Heard:
Kelley said, "Sometimes I seem almost normal. But then I remember that normal people don’t write their own definitions for “scene” while sitting in a parking lot waiting for kids to come out of school. But that’s what I did this week… for..." more
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 5:34:13 PM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled WOW! Flash Fiction Contest Runner-Up:
Kelley said, "There is something beautiful about flash fiction. Brevity. My busy life doesn’t let me write for long periods of time anymore, so these tiny stories are a perfect fit when I am short on time, focus, or both. Just for fun, here is a flash..." more
Thursday, September 11, 2014 8:04:25 PM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Anaphorically Speaking:
Kelley said, "I’m back in college, which is most likely a manifestation of my mid-life unraveling. It’s been an awkward experience to be one of the “old ladies” in a sea of 19 year olds, but it gives me an edge that I didn’t have my first go-around...." more
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 2:48:25 PM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Love (and a giveaway!):
Kelley said, "a Rafflecopter giveaway Who doesn’t love free books? I’m giving away a free copy of my new picture book, Bojo the Boogery Bugger. Bojo has allergies, and his family goes to hilarious extremes to help him feel better. Enter above for a..." more
Friday, June 27, 2014 6:36:08 PM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Is Scrivener right for you?:
Kelley said, "Maybe you’re lucky enough to be full-time writer. If so, writing tools like Scrivener would most likely benefit your organization, brainstorming and overall productivity. But what about part-time writers? Is it worth the $45.00? In short, yes. My..." more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:34:30 AM
Kelley Hicken added a link to Goodreads Giveaway on her profile page
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:23:33 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Writer Envy: Do You Have It?:
Kelley said, "I have a friend who is amazing at everything she does – except writing – only because she refuses to try. She says, “I have great stories in my head, but my sister writes, and I don’t want her stories to be better than mine.” I..." more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:23:33 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Gifts for Writers and a GIVEAWAY:
Kelley said, "So you have a writer in your life. I’m sorry. With the holidays here, you’re probably trying to figure out what to give this crazy creature of creativity, right? Never fear – I have a few ideas for any budget, and links to where you can find..." more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:23:33 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Choosing Your Path:
Kelley said, "When I asked Athena Hernandez to write the New Year’s post, I expected it to be good. What I didn’t expect was that it gave me goosebumps and renewed my writing enthusiasm. I hope this post inspires you as it has me. Thanks Athena, and..." more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:23:33 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled The Year(s) of Crappy First Drafts:
Kelley said, "I admit it. I haven’t written anything for the past four months. Four. Freaking. Months. I haven’t even read a book. (Gasp!) I have a myriad of reasons why – adding a foster child to the family being at the top of that list. Some days I..." more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:23:33 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Weirdos who write about weirdos:
Kelley said, "Is it just me or are all writers a little… off? Do you ever open your journal and find words like this? “I think I need to kill him. The love triangle thing just isn’t working for me. Plus, he’s pushy, controlling and passionate in a..." more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:23:33 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Missing Lily – Another Clean Romance:
Kelley said, "If you have been digging around Scribbleweed at all in the past year, chances are you have heard about the clean romance novel, Just Ella. I am happy to say Annette Larsen has done it again and is set to release Missing Lily, on May 15th. I was..." more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:23:33 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Dialogue Writing Challenge:
Kelley said, "It’s been a long time since I’ve attempted to come up with a writing challenge. What can I say? Life is busy, busy. This idea came upon me by accident, and I just knew it would help some writer out there who is struggling to get the creative..." more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:23:33 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Changing Fate by Michelle Merrill:
Kelley said, "I have been waiting a long time to see this book up for sale, and I couldn’t be more excited for author Michelle Merrill. Naturally, I jumped at the chance to participate in this blog party. Grab your tissues and buckle up because..." more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:23:33 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled How NOT to Publish a Picture Book:
Kelley said, "I self-published a children’s picture book this month, and I did everything wrong. There was no pre-release buzz, no relentless marketing to everyone in my contact list, no scheduled blog tour. I don’t have a decent Goodreads author’s page...." more
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 11:23:33 AM
Kelley Hicken wrote a blog post titled Free book? Heck yeah!:
Kelley said, "Today through Saturday, the Kindle version of Bojo is FREE! Plus, enter to win a print copy free at Goodreads. (The print version is beautiful. Lickable beautiful.) Please don’t be shy to leave a review – that’s what start-up..." more
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 8:10:06 AM
Kelley Hicken made friends with Alison Chaplin