"April, Literary Change Agent and Author Advocate is a great title. I guess my question would be what do you want to change and what do you think is best for authors? Which approach empowers authors and brings them the readers they want?…"
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Kelly Hand commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'
"I agree with Niki that combining being a stay at home mom with writing can provide you with a good routine. It worked that way for me when I was working on a first novel (still unpublished, but I do have a second one out there published…"
Kelly Hand replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about today?' in the group Bloggers: Let's Make It Work!
"Very interesting blog, Nancy. I'm a couple of decades away from retirement, but love to see positive role models for aging gracefully, creatively, exuberantly.
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Kelly Hand replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about today?' in the group Bloggers: Let's Make It Work!
"Yesterday, I blogged about the amazing Kinetic Sculpture Race in Baltimore and the lessons it offers for writers and readers. The post includes several photos (I've included one here) of the impressive human-powered sculptures that travel…"
Kelly Hand replied to the discussion 'Finding an Editor for WIP' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Does anyone have any insight into pricing for editors? I am looking for a complete manuscript assessment, and see that many online editors offer assessments at very low prices. I also have an estimate from someone (highly recommended)…"
Kelly Hand commented on the blog post 'Where is your favorite place to write?'
"Last week, when the weather was nice here in Washington, DC, my favorite place to write was our small screened in porch in a comfortable, cushioned wicker chair. The fresh air and sunlight made it such a pleasurable experience to work. …"
Kelly Hand replied to the discussion 'Writing about sex and emotion in fiction' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"This is a lovely exploration of your development as a reader and writer. I added a comment at the bottom, so I won't repeat what I said other than to say that I too indulged in trashy romance novels prematurely! And for anyone who…"
Kelly Hand replied to the discussion 'Free downloads on Kindle -- Does it work?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Ruth--It sounds like this was disappointing because of the great success you had in the past, but to me the current promotion seemed like a real boost also (and I would be thrilled to have that many copies of my book out there). And of course…"
Kelly Hand replied to the discussion 'Free downloads on Kindle -- Does it work?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"You can use Smashwords for all ereaders. When you have a Kindle, the Amazon download is much more seamless, but you can do it from Smashwords also. For each book page, there is a list of all the different format/file types, and you have…"
Kelly Hand replied to the discussion 'Free downloads on Kindle -- Does it work?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Hi Ruth--I just downloaded your book and look forward to reading it. My novel, Au Pair Report, is on Amazon, also, but through the end of March, it is free on Smashwords with the coupon code: RB88J."
Kelly Hand left a comment for Deborah J. Brasket
"Deborah--I mentioned this idea to my daughters, and they were excited! Thanks for taking a look at my blog and commenting. We look forward to reading your chapters. Kelly"
Deborah J. Brasket left a comment for Kelly Hand
"Sounds good. I'll be thrilled to get some real readers' feedback. And if they like it, i can send them the 1st draft of the book, which is finished, so they won't have to wait. I'll get a few chapters…"
Kelly Hand replied to the discussion 'Free downloads on Kindle -- Does it work?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Was 700 the number you had reached before the giveaway? I'm curious about how/where you are advertising your giveaway. And did you do this without enrolling in KDP Select? Sorry to ask questions when you probably want answers…"
Lisa M. Lomeli left a comment for Kelly Hand
"Thank you so much Kelly, I will check it out next Wednesday!"
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What's the best way to reach out to moms who read?
I am wondering if any of you write fiction targeted primarily at moms and/or know about how to get the word out about such writing. I published Au Pair Report, a novel about the politics of child care in Washington, DC independently and do not have access to the marketing resources of traditional publishers. The "indie author" world seems dominated by genre fiction, and each genre has a number of websites supporting authors. I haven't found the same support network for indie authors of…See More
Kelly Hand left a comment for Deborah J. Brasket
"Hi Deborah--I think my daughters would love to read sample chapters of the MG book. MG lit is so great in part because it targets an age when adults still read with kids, so it has to appeal to both. I so enjoy the books we've discovered…"
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- Who I am:
- I am a fiction writer with an academic background in English literature. After getting my PhD in Medieval English literature, I realized that writing novels is my true calling.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- website: www.kellyjhand.com
Twitter: @khwriter
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I am the author of Au Pair Report, a novel about the politics of child care in Washington, DC. It's available at Amazon and Smashwords. It's a fun and humorous story that addresses serious issues such as mental illness, presidential politics, and the global economics of delegating child care.
- My writing is:
- Fiction
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- www.kellyjhand.com
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I would be happy to review books about mothers, working women, au pairs and other caregivers, and the impact of mental illness on families.
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- www.sixgreatbooks.com
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- my writing group friend, Molly Mahoney Matthews
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What's the best way to reach out to moms who read?
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 9:08pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am wondering if any of you write fiction targeted primarily at moms and/or know about how to get the word out about such writing. I published Au Pair Report, a novel about the politics of child care in Washington, DC independently and do not have access to the marketing resources of traditional publishers. The "indie author" world seems dominated by genre fiction, and each genre has a number of websites supporting authors. I haven't found the same support network for indie…
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- At 7:34pm on February 19, 2013,
Deborah J. Brasket said… Sounds good. I'll be thrilled to get some real readers' feedback. And if they like it, i can send them the 1st draft of the book, which is finished, so they won't have to wait. I'll get a few chapters converted to pdf form this week and email them to you. Thanks again for the offer!
- At 11:50am on February 17, 2013,
Lisa M. Lomeli said… Thank you so much Kelly, I will check it out next Wednesday!
- At 12:23pm on February 14, 2013, Lisa M. Lomeli said…
I'll take a snapshot of my view and share it with you soon.
- At 10:25pm on February 13, 2013, Deborah J. Brasket said…
So nice to meet you here at SheWrites! I'm glad you liked my blog posts and are interested in the middle grade series about sailing around the world. I'm in the second draft stage or revising the first book in the series. Your kids would be perfect age to give me some feedback on the book if you'd like to see a few chapters. I'd welcome your feedback as well. let me know if you're interested. In the meantime, I look forward to checking out your book which sounds intriguing!
- At 11:35pm on February 8, 2013,
Sharmeen Akbani Gangat said… It's great to be connected,and thank you for your kind words about the website.
I agree with you regarding contemporary literature. As you can probably tell, I am a sucker for contemporary romance:) Yes, I studied English lit at the graduate level.
Let's talk sometime. Where are you based in the U.S.?
- At 1:12pm on January 24, 2013,
Meg Waite Clayton said… And welcome to the novelist group. If you haven’t done so already, you might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion.
We do a live chat at 1 EST on the first Wednesdays of each month, with instructions on how to participate in the "Our Water Cooler" box near the top of the group page. And we save the wall for discussion, but welcome links to helpful blog posts on the “Links to Helpful Blog Posts for Writers” discussion thread and to published books in the “Our Published Novels” one.
I hope you’ll enjoy the group.
- At 11:32am on January 24, 2013, Meg Waite Clayton said…
Thanks for the friend reach-out, Kelly. I look forward to connecting!
- At 8:16am on January 19, 2013, Meg Waite Clayton said…
Kelly, Just waving hello. If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Novelists (Struggling or Not) group.
Hope you’re enjoying exploring SheWrites, and best of luck with your writing.
Warmly,
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Novelist Group
Bestselling author of four novels, including The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel), and the forthcoming The Wednesday Daughters, (all Random House/Ballantine)
- At 7:56pm on January 17, 2013,
Caitlyn Levin said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
Caitlyn Levin
Community Manager
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