I’ve had three stories published in three weeks. While I couldn’t be more proud of the shiny new titles listed under my name, or thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive reception I’ve had, I’m so, so glad I have nothing due out next week! Promoting a new story every week is absolutely nuts, and no oneContinueContinue reading “Wrong Direction”
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The Hearts of Men
I’ll never forget the first time I broke a guy’s heart. Yeah, I said first time. Unfortunately, I’ve done it twice. It’s not something I’m proud of, and I hope it never happens again. I don’t think it will! (I can hear my husband sighing with relief in the other room.) The first time genuinelyContinueContinue reading “The Hearts of Men”
Available Now: Out in the Blue
I really enjoy writing short stories. Despite the word count limit, a short story is an invitation to examine something more closely–an idea, an event, a slice of life. In “Out in the Blue” I take a look at what it feels like to be forty-five and ever aware of the big question: Is thisContinueContinue reading “Available Now: Out in the Blue”
Character Theme Songs: Zander
Zander—or Zed, as we like to call him—is our white knight, our hero. But, like all heroes, that’s not all he is. The man is self-sacrificing to an annoying degree. He wants to SAVE THE WORLD, and everyone in it. His career has a soldier has taught him that he can’t. But, like all ofContinueContinue reading “Character Theme Songs: Zander”
Character Theme Songs: Felix
I don’t listen to music as I write. I find it distracting. I do think about my characters when I am listening to music, though, and sometimes a lyric or melody will separate from the whole, and one character in particular will stand up to claim it. Then, every time that song plays, I will think ofContinueContinue reading “Character Theme Songs: Felix”
Kelly Jensen 