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Patrick and I met when I was invited to join a very small writing group that he runs on Facebook. There are fewer than 100 members, which really gives everyone a chance to know each other, and I love how diverse and supportive it is. He’s also an AMAZING proofreader and has caught I don’t want to say how many errors in my already published books. Now I have him read in advance to save me from embarrassment!
IndieReader gave The Edge Rules 4.5 stars and said it’s “perfect for readers looking for a book that is both socially relevant and charming.” I’m sharing an interview with Brianna to celebrate.
My goal for 2019 is to write my best book yet, but to allow myself to breathe. To stop the crazy spiral before it starts so I can enjoy life.
Kelsie Stelting grew up in the middle of nowhere. (Also known as western Kansas.) Her rural upbringing taught her how to get her hands dirty and work hard for what she believes in. Plus, not having neighbors in a 10-mile radius as a child and traveling the world as an adult made her develop a pretty active imagination. Kelsie loves writing honest fiction that readers can vacation in, as well as traveling, volunteering, ice cream, loving on her family, and soaking up just a little too much sun wherever she can find it.
I knew going into NaNoWriMo that I wasn’t going to hit the 50K word mark by November 30. What I didn’t know is how MUCH I’d miss it by.
Sally Henson is the author of the More Than Best Friends series. She grew up in rural Midwest wandering through the woods and creeks. She spent some time south of Houston, Texas and loved every minute. Those experience has been a tremendous influence on her writing, which lends credibility to the voice of her characters. She combines ingredients of reality with a dreamer’s imagination to create sweet and delectable fiction.
Two months ago I shared the Writer vs. Business Manager struggle of not being able to write when that’s all you want to do. Well, I’m still having that struggle, but now I’ve started my next novel!
It’s exciting to finally include snippets from that part of my life in a novel. Everything about the way I describe the town is true—at least it was when I left in 2010.
The Edge Rules is now available! Former mean girl Brianna had everything, but when she’s busted shoplifting, she ditches her shallow ways and discovers being herself is easier than manipulating people. Filled with life-changing decisions, way too much highway trash, and new friendships where you least expect them, The Edge Rules is perfect for fans of outdoor adventure, swoony kisses, and figuring out who you really are.
Telling Brianna’s story is important to me, even though I’ve had to relive some moments from my high school days that I’d rather leave in the past. I stop short of saying I was bullied, but the fact that I still remember how they made me feel 25 years later tells me that this is a story that needs to be told. Diving into why they acted that way wasn’t always fun, but if it helps a reader today, it was worth it.