tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108553212012-01-15T18:12:59.122-08:00Random thoughts of a storyteller...Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.comBlogger8281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-50381755607814347292011-07-10T18:41:00.000-07:002011-07-10T18:52:42.899-07:00

I've finally done it! I've gone Wordpress. :) :)And I've transported my entire blog of 800 some odd posts. Pretty nifty. :)Please join me @ http://www.kellyparra.com/blog/Thanks!!

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-51892371228217401942010-06-29T11:09:00.000-07:002010-06-29T11:11:44.153-07:00

Life is sure busy during this month in June! How is life treating you this summer? With a summer release, the kiddos home, summer sports, and lots of home changes going on, it’s definitely been a wild month. I thought it would be easier to share a list of my recent Criminal Instinct activity.Here are a few fun blog guest spots I’ve participated in and lovely reviews I've received within the past

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-2794921974449833122010-06-10T07:07:00.000-07:002010-06-10T08:31:45.843-07:00

Four days into the release of Criminal Instinct, I’ve received my first two reviews on the same day! And I have two readers who viewed the book differently, which I’ve grown accustomed to, and in a way, gives me balance. I think it’s really interesting how no two individuals will perceive something the same way. Pearl’s World of Romance gives a wonderful and encouraging review of CI. Here are

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-84126681312730787842010-06-07T09:47:00.000-07:002010-06-07T10:06:34.681-07:00

Yes! Criminal Instinct is finally here!Five years in prison or five years working as an undercover agent?Not the easiest choice for Ana Moreno, who has a history of B and E convictions and a problem with authority. But it's a decision she and four other felons are willing to make to stay out of a jail cell.When a deadly shipment of Ecstasy heads for San Francisco, Ana's team is sent to stop it.

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-818858561670401062010-06-03T10:09:00.000-07:002010-06-03T10:59:30.535-07:00

It’s just a little less than a week before my debut into Romantic Suspense, Criminal Instinct, will be published…I once read that anything created goes through a journey and has something like a birth chart. Such as when writers go through journeys with their careers, so do books from the day they are born or started. Pretty surreal, huh?Criminal Instinct was born years ago, in a small ancient

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-45707376442454272822010-05-24T10:58:00.000-07:002010-05-24T11:07:51.080-07:00

Networking with the young adult crowd, I know many YA readers and reviewers. Now delving into adult fiction, I don’t know many. :)If you have a review blog or review for a Romance/Crime Fiction Review website, please contact me if you are interested in reading an electronic copy of my romantic suspense CRIMINAL INSTINCT!Not only am I entering the adult fiction world, but also ebooks. So I am

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-45187579681976081742010-05-21T09:28:00.000-07:002010-05-21T09:31:47.603-07:00

Criminal Instinct is nearly here…I have my first digital copy. I have an ISBN.I almost can’t believe it.I’m extremely thrilled and nervous at the same time. Thrilled after years of hard work, this novel is finally going to be published, and nervous because Criminal Instinct is my debut into adult fiction and my very first book that I completed. I believe I rewrote CI twice followed by 2 major

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-58721286099664511112010-05-20T14:37:00.001-07:002010-05-20T14:40:32.226-07:00

...The Carina Press widget!Carina is really embracing digital promotion, with widgets and promo vids as shown in the previous post. Pretty cool for a new and fresh e-press!

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-3331426459607674412010-05-18T15:52:00.000-07:002010-05-18T15:57:12.026-07:00

Hello Friends!Just wanted to point you to my new redesign of my website! Websites are always a work in progress. I am not completely pleased with my website program but one day I shall have a website that I am completely happy with. :) :) Check it out at www.KellyParra.com.Also, one of the authors shared this cool promo video for Carina Press. I like it!

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-50667473575572620152010-04-30T08:57:00.000-07:002010-04-30T11:19:55.875-07:00

My Carina Press countdown day is here! I'm blogging today at Carina Press.First with my journey to Carina Press here. And introducing Ana and Jonas and the SIDE team! Read it here with small excerpts!If you comment on either blogs, you will be entered to win a digital copy of Criminal Instinct. One of the blog, one of Facebook, and one on Twitter. I'm also giving away a CP launch title to blog

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-29509240767398166172010-04-29T08:53:00.000-07:002010-04-29T09:19:27.325-07:00

The Countdown to the launch of the fresh new e-press Carina Press is here!Beginning tomorrow authors will be blogging everyday and giving away prizes until June 7th when Carina digitally opens it doors to e-readers.And yes, Criminal Instinct will be released on June 7th. *sighs in wonderment*For those of you who have been blog pals with me for the past five years know what I’ve been through with

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-57994467105442640782010-04-23T09:02:00.000-07:002010-04-23T09:49:47.074-07:00

I can’t believe how fast June is approaching and the digital release of my first book for adults, Criminal Instinct! It can get a girl all kinds of nervous. I decided to create an individual Facebook page just for my books and writing. So if you are on Facebook please check out my page here. I’m still working on the pages and looking for interesting content. It’s a little lonely right now. Haha!

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-53193620827224977942010-04-13T08:35:00.000-07:002010-04-13T08:59:15.287-07:00

I just wanted to point you to an exciting digital rerelease for my friend and author, Anne Frasier/Theresa Weir OUT TODAY. Anne is rereleasing her award-winning paranormal romantic suspense novel, Bad Karma, with Samhain Publishing writing under Theresa Weir.But this is not just any reissue. Anne and Samhain have edited and polished this baby up and added a new gorgeous cover. Check it out!I

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-41436035612741604822010-04-12T11:54:00.000-07:002010-04-12T12:41:44.351-07:00

The final edits for Criminal Instinct have been turned in! And in a way it makes me nervous and excited. Reading on screen for typos is a little more challenging on the eyes. For my YA books I was sent a print copy of final edits, but Carina Press is completely digital. I hope I caught all typos and any discrepancies. The launch for Carina is set for June 2010!Getting so close!!So what am I

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-50121113656435891672010-03-08T09:51:00.000-08:002010-03-08T09:58:45.692-08:00

Teen Fiction Cafe is celebrating a 3 Year Anniversary!! Our great group of authors are blogging and giving away goodies to lucky visitors.Today I compiled a short list of what happened 3 years ago and what I've learned. I'm offering up a copy of Graffiti Girl or Invisible Touch if you share something positive that happened to you about 3 years ago.Winners for each giveaway will be chosen after

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-27612708432885237262010-02-19T09:25:00.000-08:002010-02-24T12:39:29.007-08:00

Re-introducing (haha) the cover for Criminal Instinct on the Carina Press blog!!

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-86658300378617214712010-02-11T09:07:00.000-08:002010-02-11T09:27:28.338-08:00

If you are a member of RWA (Romance Writers of America), check out the February 2010 RWR edition--really informative articles. This month I’m especially interested in the article “The Basics of Author Branding” by Theresa Meyers, publicist and now romance author.She gives three phases of author branding.Creating Emotional Velcro, The Perception of Higher Quality, and That Something Special.What

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-29881048685747376432010-02-07T14:33:00.000-08:002010-02-07T18:07:16.778-08:00

On a good note, the edits for my next release CRIMINAL INSTINCT have arrived! I have to say it feels good to be working on edits again and prepping a book for release. I’m also excited to be working with the awesome professionals at Carina. They have been polite, professional, and really energetic. I’m really honored to be part of their launch. Not only that, but I have the nicest editor.

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-58178776145684095592010-01-22T08:32:00.000-08:002010-02-07T14:37:38.246-08:00

Hello Blog World,In case you haven't been following the news, California is going through a rough series of storms hitting the coast one after the other, causing havoc of floods, mudslides, fallen trees and power lines, and even tornado warnings. I wish the best to the families affected by these harsh conditions that we really aren’t accustomed to, and safety to the state, PG&E, and city workers

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-51943011587068900852009-11-30T11:42:00.000-08:002009-11-30T11:49:22.412-08:00

Last week, I was twittering and read fellow YA author Sara Zarr's declaration of an Internet hiatus. See her blog post here.I suddenly felt like that would be awesome for me, to just take a holiday break for the next month or so from networking and feeling like I have to be creative with what to say.The truth is, I've entered a personal winter mode. Holiday shopping is pretty much finished and

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-81540578258060550592009-11-24T09:49:00.000-08:002009-11-24T10:43:50.178-08:00

I think it's about time to share what I am thankful for this holiday season. Above all, I am extremely thankful for my family and our good health. This is one thing I will never take for granted.I am also thankful for the two books I was allowed to publish. I think many of us know 2009 has been an incredibly hard year with the recession and the effects on everything as well as publishing.I am

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-46122040042390396782009-10-22T10:37:00.000-07:002009-10-22T11:01:19.571-07:00

I had a writer's epiphany today. A parent wrote a review for Graffiti Girl saying how much her 13-year-old enjoyed GG. It made me feel great. Just the other day someone was telling me how some of my older relatives couldn't get into GG, that they liked Invisible Touch better.The thing is when I wrote each book, I aimed for different audiences. When I wrote GG, I wanted to write a book that

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-81151167715161137092009-10-14T09:06:00.000-07:002009-10-14T09:10:34.597-07:00

"If I don't write to empty my mind, I go mad." ~ Lord Byron"A word is not the same with one writer as with another. One tears it from his guts. The other pulls it out of his overcoat pocket." ~ Charles Peguy"If I fall asleep with a pen in my hand, don't remove it - I might be writing in my dreams." ~ Danzae Pace"Easy reading is damn hard writing." ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne"The role of a writer

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-4980292431619703992009-10-09T08:54:00.000-07:002009-10-10T08:28:48.283-07:00

It's time again for another Invisible Touch short story with Kara and Anthony. Here's a quick Halloween scene from Kara's sign-seeing world for author Jeri Smith-Ready's month long Blogtoberfest, with many more cool authors and giveaways. So check back to the fest all month long!In the mean time, read about Kara, Anthony, and a little ghost...and leave a comment to enter to win a copy of

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-69529524858964176612009-10-06T09:04:00.000-07:002009-10-06T09:21:47.857-07:00

The Federal Trade Commission is taking a stand on Book Reviewers and Bloggers with "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials". And it's pretty detailed and confusing.According to Publisher's Lunch:"The main point of essence for book publishers, and book bloggers and online reviewers, is the determination that "bloggers may be subject to different disclosure requirements than

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-55230368991163013492009-09-29T09:20:00.000-07:002009-09-29T09:25:09.607-07:00

The producers of Graffiti Girl came across this graffiti piece photo. "Grafangel" is my character Angel's tag in Graffiti Girl. I thought this was cool to see. :)

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-36198025727319021332009-09-28T10:14:00.000-07:002009-09-28T10:22:33.627-07:00

It is Hispanic Heritage Month and Reading in Color is holding a cool giveaway of 8 titles for readers, including Graffiti Girl and Invisible Touch!In honor of Hispanic Heritage month I'm giving away 8 books with Latino/a main characters!There will be 5 winners. The first winner will pick 3 books, the 2nd winner will pick 2 books and the other winners will each get one.Ends: Thursday Oct. 8 at 11:

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-23496516228702530932009-09-24T08:43:00.000-07:002009-09-24T09:45:42.868-07:00

I was reading the comments on my agent’s latest blog entry, "Agent’s Get Rejected Too," and read a comment that had me shaking my head.  I’ve been reading Pubrants since 2006. Kristin has blogged on this topic before. In fact, she’s received many generous and encouraging comments over the years. Among these comments, she’s also received rude comments, some that are way off the wall, and some

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-61678429051648028192009-09-20T23:18:00.000-07:002009-09-20T23:24:11.354-07:00

Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15th-Oct. 15 and Color Online provides their Community HHM Recommended Reading List.Thanks so much for adding Invisible Touch to the list! And it's an honor to be listed with such a great selection of titles!1.Rogelia's House of Magic by Jamie Martinez Wood2.The Holy Tortilla and a Pot of Beans by Carmen Tafolla3.Voices in first person edited by Lori Marie

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-12756375036266229932009-09-16T08:59:00.000-07:002009-09-16T09:14:49.299-07:00

I was lurking on a Twitter Kid Lit Chat last night and social networking sites were brought up. Do Twitter, Myspace, Facebook really help spread the word about books? What kind of updates/tweets do you like to read? Is Twitter replacing blogs? How do writers keep these social networks separate from the personal life?Good questions!I have an account with all three of these social network sites

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-49800392597644066272009-09-15T13:19:00.000-07:002009-09-15T13:46:59.910-07:00

"It's amazing, Molly. The love inside, you take it with you." ~ Patrick Swayze (Ghost)I am merely one of hundreds of thousands of fans of the entertainer, Patrick Swayze. I did not know the real man. I only knew what many of us knew—the talented individual on screen.This year has lost many iconic greats, creative people that in one way or the other made a significant stamp on our world. I don’t

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-9864426642835771332009-09-14T10:16:00.000-07:002009-09-14T10:26:03.665-07:00

I've been working on a new proposal. It's a potential short connecting series. There are a lot of things to remember and explore with this proposal. So I started a small Book of Ideas.There are doodles and themes and characteristics and conflicts. Usually I have this information scattered all over the place. On my computer, some on my laptop, some random scrap of paper, post-its, a few pages

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-88823694683664360632009-09-03T22:19:00.000-07:002009-09-03T22:33:17.215-07:00

I have been collecting a few more quotes. Quotes are wonderful. Quotes are memorable. And when done just right, quotes are awe inspiring."Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it, sauté it, whatever. MAKE." — Joss Whedon"I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I'm afraid of. " — Joss Whedon"I dream for a living." -- Steven

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-59785228393848404372009-08-08T09:19:00.000-07:002009-09-08T10:25:59.559-07:00

So I'm writing this summer. I'm also freelancing and trying to keep the kiddos entertained.Unfortunately, the two books I'd been working on this past year didn't work out. *sigh* Since I'm a slow writer, that means I'm pretty much back to the drawing board and it will be a while before I have another release.At first as I was typically Kelly bummed.Typically Kelly bummed involved much obsessing,

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-49902861491905839752009-08-02T09:09:00.000-07:002009-08-02T09:17:01.126-07:00

With some recent blog talk of books with characters of color, I'm trying to bring some more positive light this month. Everyday in the month of August, I'm spotlighting a multicultural young adult novel on YA Fresh. On some days there will be double posts because we'll have other YAF posts to share. Sounds like a big challenge even for me! haha. :) But I know it will be fun!

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-66017629115478870172009-07-27T09:33:00.000-07:002009-07-27T09:53:31.078-07:00

The event in Monterey, CA with the Central Coast Writers was awesome!The meetings are held at a lovely hotel, where Shelley Adina (All About US Series) and I were provided dinner and dessert. We chatted with many of the members, who were all very gracious and wonderful.After the CCW business concluded, I opened up the workshop by thanking everyone for inviting us. This was my second workshop on

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-43289515225364192262009-07-23T15:15:00.000-07:002009-07-23T15:40:00.819-07:00

There's a cyber party going on at author Stephanie Kuehnert's blog, and it's going on all month long to celebrate the release of her cool novel, Ballads of Suburbia. (love that title!)Here's what Ballads is about:Kara hasn't been back to Oak Park since the end of junior year, when a heroin overdose nearly killed her and sirens heralded her exit. Four years later, she returns to face the music.

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-5461735363120832102009-07-20T21:37:00.000-07:002009-07-20T21:44:32.835-07:00

If you're in the California coastal area, I'm giving a workshop with YA author, Shelley Adina!We'll be in Monterey, California tomorrow, July 21st, 2009, talking YA!Emerging Genres: Writing and Selling Multicultural and Inspirational Young Adult Fiction"Today’s market is more difficult to break into than ever, but there are under served niches that editors and agents are looking to fill.

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-68594930445139595362009-07-12T21:32:00.000-07:002009-07-12T21:42:45.829-07:00

This weekend, I scratched out some notes on my new characters. I really don't know them that well yet, but an image of them is in my head. Their personalities will be a fun learning experience.I sketched out the basic GMCs - Goals, motivations, conflicts. I have the general concept of the story. The GMCs often alter over the length of the book, but I need a general goal. A set-up to try and

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-91521899386979040222009-07-10T12:47:00.000-07:002009-07-10T12:58:42.224-07:00

There is a fascinating discussion going on at Chasing Ray, regarding the lack of YA books involving, "African American, Native American, Jewish, Muslim, Asian American, Indian, LBGT and on and on."The blogger asks the question:" [...] are their fewer teen books published with minority characters because publishers do not think they will sell or is the problem that writers capable of crafting

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-4789554487706896512009-07-08T22:00:00.000-07:002009-07-08T22:02:25.255-07:00

This is what I have to start with...a blank page.I had two complete book proposals, nearly half of two books, but they didn't work. They were too dark, not enough feeling. Maybe no light. So now I'm back to a blank page. In a way that could mean nothing.And in another way it could mean everything.The blank page could be a story waiting to be written. It could be ready to be filled with dark and

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-48067652847170280362009-06-23T21:40:00.000-07:002009-06-23T21:50:44.822-07:00

I think one of the hardest parts of being a published author is the marketing. When you are on your journey to publication, learning your craft, taking workshops, entering contests for feedback, reading books, rewriting, what you are trying to do is make your book the best it can be. You are trying to make your book into a published book.But what I've noticed after writing two published works

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-91582464803538971792009-06-21T22:34:00.000-07:002009-06-21T23:38:09.402-07:00

I'll be the first to admit, I had some trip ups with Invisible TouchMy first release date was supposed to be September 2008.  I didn't know if this was the perfect date, but I planned all of my promotion for September.  Then, the strangest thing happened...my Advanced Reader's Copy was printed instead of my edited manuscript. The publisher graciously fixed this and reprinted my books with the

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-43564525434534046032009-06-10T23:23:00.000-07:002009-06-10T23:27:59.655-07:00

Many people celebrate their new year in January. New beginnings, new goals and resolutions, right? But I've come to realize I'm never ready by January to start setting goals and getting organized. By January, I've just finished a mad shopping rush for the holidays and before I know it school is back on with activities and rushing around. I think I'm ready to get organized and set goals in...

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-10965619551723570462009-06-09T10:57:00.000-07:002009-07-10T22:53:46.045-07:00

Oh my gosh!So how many Saved By The Bell fans do we have out there?[[Me raising hand]]hahaha!Late night host Jimmy Fallon is doing his best to put together a Saved By The Bell Reunion and last night he had Zack Morris on his show. What, you might ask? Zack Morris is the character who Mark-Paul Gosselaar played on the show. Right?Well, not on the Jimmy Fallon show!Watch this clip! Saved By The

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-53991639534524306112009-06-08T08:38:00.000-07:002009-07-10T22:54:15.023-07:00

NYT Bestselling author Dianna Love and author Mary Buckham are the plot doctors behind Break Into Fiction: 11 Steps to Building a Story that Sells available June 18th, and now available for pre-order.And this week, they are introducing FIVE for FIVE Writer’s Extravaganza! All week June 8-12, 2009, all genre writers and for only 5 days. Multi-genre top authors share tips on writing June 8-12, 2009

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-5252121543309912492009-05-26T16:40:00.001-07:002009-05-28T13:19:33.307-07:00

The awesome Brenda Novak Diabetes Auction has just 5 more days left to bid on critiques, agent/editor meets, and an abundance of lovely gifts!Once again I have joined forces with my critique partner Tina Ferraro, who just happens to be up for the 2009 RITA award in the young adult category for her novel HOW TO HOOK A HOTTIE (Go Tina!).So if you are interested in our goods here are the deets:Young

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-51333333718391387552009-05-04T12:56:00.000-07:002009-05-04T13:01:31.465-07:00

Last week, I had my first phone chat with Lucy and Shelley, the producers who optioned the film/TV rights for Graffiti Girl.I was nervous, but they are so friendly that they put me at ease. They had incredible ideas that I never even imagined and they seem so excited and determined.It's still surreal that Graffiti Girl was optioned. It's a big IF it will ever make it to a screen, but its a

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-47536094851655921872009-04-15T10:16:00.001-07:002009-04-15T10:17:29.414-07:00

About two months ago, I was contacted by a Professor of Liberal Studies in the Liberal Studies Department at CSU Monterey Bay about 25 miles from my neck of the woods. He taught a Latina Reading group! Yes, a group he put together himself to encourage and support some CSUMB Latino students as undergrads who want to become teachers. As part of this process they were reading a series of picture

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-64769908027392278972009-03-24T09:50:00.000-07:002009-07-12T21:56:54.486-07:00

So what's going on with me? Well, with times tough with the economy it has also hit publishing, and my agent and I have decided that writing a full manuscript would be best to take out regarding my Paranormal/Sci-fi YA. I'm half way through the book so far, and I have my trusty CP helping me out.I also read on my agent's blog that some eds. are full with paranormals.And second, publishing is

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-6539574408384337302009-02-27T09:05:00.000-08:002009-02-27T13:16:36.017-08:00

I've finally purchased one. An Amazon Kindle 2. I'd just like to point out, the Amazon Kindle is not perfect and I very much still love paper books. Books and book stores give me a tranquil euphoria that is hard to explain.So why did I buy a K2?For convenience and down the road savings.I have one small book store in my town that doesn't shelve all the titles I'd like to read. And I have never

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-39120804334099910202009-02-04T10:24:00.000-08:002009-02-04T10:30:06.484-08:00

I know its been a long time no blog. :)I hope everyone has been doing well! I just finished my latest proposal and turned it into my agent. I'm hoping there will only be minor edits this time around, but time will tell.And I just had a fun experience yesterday....I signed my film option agreement for Graffiti Girl!Wow, I think the negotiating began in October of last year. My agent enlisted a

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-80889613885615679252009-01-02T12:49:00.000-08:002009-01-02T12:53:40.405-08:00

Happy New Year, Friends!With every new year, I look at where I'm at in my writing career and my life in general. I have small resolutions every year, and I try to fulfill them.But what I truly feel strongly about is belief in loving what I have, hoping for the best, and being determined enough to work hard toward my goals for the future.This relates to every part of my life--family, health,

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-19404964287977335312008-11-11T08:32:00.000-08:002008-11-11T08:47:47.937-08:00

It's time for prioritizing.I sent my sci-fi to my agent, and she really believes in the concept but I have to make this book GOOD. And I want this book to be GOOD. I'm going to be working every spare moment I have through the holidays to have something improved by mid January.To be honest, this novel has been tough to write. I've never written sci-fi before, but I love the genre, and I'm giving

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-11021030500831788752008-11-07T08:52:00.000-08:002008-11-07T08:56:45.651-08:00

Happy Friday, Everyone!Just some random stuff today...-- I'm on Facebook. Yes, I took the plunge, as if I didn't already have 100 cyber pages. What's one more? The site is way different than myspace, but after I explored the day away and used the apps, I've gotten used to it a little. Friend me here!-- YA author Linda Gerber interviews me on her blog today for Freebie Friday. She's giving away

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-44175264853058150302008-11-05T08:23:00.000-08:002008-11-05T12:22:36.161-08:00

I rarely talk politics and always keep my views to myself. But no matter who you voted for yesterday, last night marked history. Yes, President Obama is multi-cultural, and he is also intelligent, inspiring, and brings hope for a better change for America. And in crisis sometimes hope makes all the difference.

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Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-91064555552567319742008-10-31T21:40:00.000-07:002008-10-31T22:12:35.684-07:00

The Secret Fates Extravaganza is now over. *sigh*It was a lot of fun and a lot of work! Every author and reader that participated was awesome, and I'm very happy with how it turned out. It's an event I'll be remembering for a long time. :)Feedback is trickling in for Invisible Touch. Not many people I know are reading it. haha. Its been a great surprise to hear from new readers that are picking

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Hello!Busy, busy, busy, as usual. This is the final week of the Secret Fates Extravaganza--yes, the final week! Wow. I really think its been a great experience, and a lot of work. :)Here's the line-up:Week 5Monday, October 27th: Simone Elkeles offering up a winner's choice...Tuesday, October 28th: Antonio Pagliarulo offers THE CELEBUTANTES: TO THE PENTHOUSE ...Wednesday, October 29th: Stephanie

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-31947204239847925822008-10-23T15:08:00.000-07:002008-10-23T15:18:43.562-07:00

Okay, I'm trying something new!Podcasting. *chuckle*On this playlist I have the first "LV" Cast and as well as an excerpt of Invisible Touch. I'm hoping to produce a monthly podcast so we'll see how it goes.I'm also trying this out as a Q & A if readers or friends have any questions about my books or writing in general. This is actually pretty technical and it took me time to figure this out

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This week starts my blog tour with the Girlfriend's Cyber Circuit for Invisible Touch. GCC is a group of authors hosting each other's new releases on our blogs.Here are a few interviews for today:I'm chatting about writing, fave guotes and licorice at author Wendy Toliver's myspace blog.On author Karin Gillespie's blog, I'm talking promo and writer's block.I'm chatting about my writing desk and

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-88593691935051642112008-10-21T09:41:00.000-07:002008-10-20T22:15:13.886-07:00

The book signing was very nice!I had family, friends, and readers stop by for my first Invisible Touch book signing. The morning started off with a review, "Kelly Parra's novel is visionary", in the Salinas Californian with "Five Gold Pens" for Invisible Touch. Check out the full review here.Here I am before the signing...A pic with my kiddos sitting with me.My modest line during the signing! :

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-18914983006847115352008-10-17T08:53:00.000-07:002008-10-17T09:05:48.672-07:00

I feel like I need to sit back and take a breather. :) :)Its been an incredibly busy week and with a book signing this weekend for Invisible Touch. I have to say I love being writer. Of course, it has its ups and downs and its hard not to worry about sales and numbers, but its a dream job for me. To be able to make up stories and characters in my head is a wonderful dream.Something surreal and

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MTV's totally cool publicisit, Erica, sent me the news that INVISIBLE TOUCH was spotlighted during October on the Girl's Life website, and received 1,134 entries! Very cool.And if you'd like to check out my latest print article click here!I'm always afraid of how the article might turn out or if I totally babbled, but this one came out nice. Here are a few lines from the article:"Budding local

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-89324687810093639182008-10-15T08:46:00.000-07:002008-10-15T09:10:24.027-07:00

Today, I have a cool author guest from my Girlfriend Cyber Circuit group, author Deborah LeBlanc. I have read Deborah's work and I have to say, Wow. Chilling and gripping, comes to mind. Instead of an Words of an Author interview, Deborah decided to guest blog her tour. Deborah's latest release is WATER WITCH published by Dorchester and today she blogs about writing and business and inspiration

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-15864802559323998552008-10-14T08:32:00.000-07:002008-10-14T08:44:33.777-07:00

Its finally here, the official release day for Invisible Touch! Yay! :) :)Last year, Graffiti Girl started showing up at stores a week early. This year Amazon released Invisible Touch 2 weeks early, haha. Hopefully stores will release Touch today!Click here to read an excerpt and check out a couple raves for Invisible Touch:"A magical blending of mystery, romance, and deep and dangerous secrets.

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-46797052284297699032008-10-13T09:00:00.000-07:002008-10-13T09:04:12.762-07:00

Yes its a new week...and here we are with our third week of the Secret Fates Extravaganza. Wow, I can't believe it's already the third week of secrets. It really is flying by.Here is this week's line-up...Week 3Monday, October 13th: Alyson Noel shares about EVERMORE ...Tuesday, October 14th: Kelly Parra (me!) dishes on INVISIBLE TOUCHWednesday, October 15th: Marianne Mancusi offers RAZOR GIRL ..

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Ms. Nora Roberts is kicking off a new series (of straight romance) books scheduled for publication in 2009 with Berkley Books reported by the Galleycat:Megabestselling author Nora Roberts came up to New York earlier this week, and she and Berkley Books threw a tea party in the penthouse suite of her hotel to lay the promotional groundwork for "The Bride Quartet," a series of novels about the

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Have you heard of Skype?It is a communicating program where you can have conference calls from computer to computer for free! No matter where you live, free long distance when both callers have accounts and no exchanging of phone numbers.I was contacted by As Written By for a Skype podcast interview and I looked into Skype and discovered how easy it is to download and login. On Saturday, we had

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IT'S WEEK TWO OF THE SECRET FATES EXTRAVAGANZA!And here we are with our second week of the Secret Fates Extravaganza, and its been a lot of fun. Last week winners have been posted.Just a reminder of how this works:Through the month of October, I'll be posting an author secret and giveaway every day except for Sundays. You will have the week to post a comment on the author's secret, then on that

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-62250130710701258842008-10-02T08:49:00.000-07:002008-10-02T08:56:09.762-07:00

I think the Secret Fates Extravaganza got off to a good start yesterday. Thanks to those of you helped pass on the details of the event! Today we have author Amanda Ashby sharing a secret and giving away a copy of YOU HAD ME AT HALO.It literally took me hours at the computer to update and get the event announced on several sites and I still haven't updated my website. Sheesh.Last night, Tina

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The Secret Fates Extravaganza begins now!Where 26 authors of various genres will be sharing secrets and giveaways to help me celebrate the release of my latest novel INVISIBLE TOUCH (October 14, 2008) published by MTV Books!I have to say these authors are super cool to donate their time and books to what I hope will be a fun month. I'm so excited! Thank you, Authors!!!You may wonder, Why Secret

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The Secret Fates Extravaganza starts tomorrow!

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So I chatted about this just a day earlier!As announced on Publisher's Marketplace:Kelly Parra's GRAFFITI GIRL, a struggling young Latina artist looking for acceptance is torn between two Latino boys -- one with a beautiful eye for detail and an upscale street address and the other who lives in her neighborhood and who uses the streets as his canvas, optioned to Lucy Mukerjee of After Dark Films,

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-53243942958522557712008-09-29T09:50:00.000-07:002008-09-30T12:37:33.006-07:00

I've had some great Graffiti Girl news as of late but I'm always in the position of wondering if it is okay to share...how long should it be kept quiet...yada, yada, yada? I wish there was a rule book to this sort of stuff. For now I have to bug my agent to let me know. :) :)Here are my latest 3 Great Graffiti Girl Goodies to share:1) Graffiti Girl has been selected by the California Readers for

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Life is super busy right now. It's also been a little tough to write, but what am I gonna do?Just write. :)I watched the season premier of NCIS.It was good, but I missed seeing most of the gang through out the hour. I realize the episode was about bringing them back together and finding the latest bad guy, but still. I'm hoping next week will be even better when they try to get DiNozzo back. Now

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-40998739814680141672008-09-18T08:43:00.000-07:002008-09-18T08:53:52.428-07:00

I saw this on Barb Ferrer's and Megan Crane's blogs and said what the hay!Take a picture of yourself right now.don't change your clothes, don't fix your hair...just take a picture.post that picture with NO editing.post these instructions with your picture.Here I am, sans make-up and still drinking my morning cafe. :)On another note, check out Linda Gerber's Cyber Launch this week with 17 authors

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-43418384741890730942008-09-17T08:48:00.000-07:002008-09-17T09:25:33.790-07:00

Yesterday I got a call from my local book store that they received INVISIBLE TOUCH. Yikes--what??I hadn't received mine yet to see if everything was fine...gulp. Yesterday was the original release date.Luckily, soon after that conversation, I hear the thump at the door. I'd received my books. From my quick skim my changes had been corrected. *whew*Now even though this is the second time I've

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Wip update:You know what's really tough? So you are finally in the groove of writing your novel. Sure you edit all the time, layer, and add new stuff, but your voice is FINALLY coming through nice and smooth just the way you like it. But you know that your beginning is off. The voice that you started with, the one you were not sure of yet, doesn't match your later chapters.And its a little slow

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-67024827728493368722008-09-12T08:45:00.000-07:002008-09-12T09:06:38.499-07:00

oh, oh,oh. On 90210, Kelly Taylor's father of her child will be revealed next week...Yes, it has to be for ratings, but who cares! It's all about the fun. haha.So here are the clues:1) The father and Kelly have a high school history together.2) They hooked up 4 years ago.3) He lives in Belize.I've read that Brandon just wants to direct, Dylan and Steve, don't feel like coming back, and that the

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-63253633807022407992008-09-11T12:09:00.000-07:002008-09-11T12:16:39.580-07:00

And we are off to chat about embarrassing moments and participating in student government...Micol Ostow has put together a cool cyber launch for her latest novel, POPULAR VOTE. She's gathered YA authors dishing the good stuff as well as giveaways this week.Here's what POPULAR VOTE is about...Erin Bright is pretty, polished, and popular--the perfect First Daughter. Her father is the mayor of

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Do you know who this young woman is?If you don't, you just don't follow celebrity gossip much or stay far away from MTV land. This is Lauren Conrad from the hit reality shows The Hills and previously Laguna Beach.She's a TV star, a fashion designer, and now a soon to be young adult author. Lauren's snagged a 3-book deal with HarperCollins.From People mag:"...the publisher tells PEOPLE. The books

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I was going through this little debate yesterday...should I join Goodreads and Facebook?? I'm already with Library Thing and Myspace. Do I need another page??haha.I had tried Facebook a couple of months ago, and even though it was very organized, I felt a little constricted. Myspace gives me more creative freedom, but I knew all the FB apps were pretty easy to use. I think I will eventually join

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When I first started writing, I wasn't much of a plotter. Writing by the seat of my pants was my thing. But what I've noticed was that at times I'd become lost in the story. And not in a good way.I might not know where to go next. I might start losing that tension. Something might just not feel right.And the only way for me to move forward was to sit back and think. In other words, plot.I

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-84356474629826236092008-09-05T21:14:00.000-07:002008-09-05T21:22:22.198-07:00

A few weeks ago, YA author Shelley Adina, author of the All About Us series, asked me to join her book signing at Borders in San Jose, CA. You don't have to ask me twice! I agreed and we had a fun two hours attempting to gather customer attention. haha! We had some laughs as you might be able to tell from Shelley's photo. I tend to draw out the giggles from my author friends. :)And since Shelley

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Okay, who tuned into 90210 last night?Overall, I really enjoyed the show and the introduction to all the characters, and think it has potential for lots of juicy story lines.There were a few awkward moments. I'm not an actor, could never be one, but I have the experience as a viewer when acting comes off natural and other times not so much. But the show and actors will likely all come together

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-19071090134907136462008-08-28T09:37:00.000-07:002008-08-28T12:57:29.601-07:00

I'm feeling sentimental today, talking about a childhood friendship on Teen Fiction Cafe. And a little creative...I'll probably be changing my blog temp today. It won't match my site, but that's okay.Also I've been thinking about a blog post I read on Agent Kristin's blog. She pointed to us to an agent's interview and I read it and thought, Wow, this agent has passion. Kristin pointed out what

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I've been quiet for a few days because I had a little incident with my next novel, Invisible Touch. There has been a delay in the publication due to a printing error. Invisible Touch will now be released on October 14th instead of September.I had this long drawn out post about how this came about and I how I totally freaked. haha. But now that the error is on its way to being fixed, I'm just

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-8061908174978282442008-08-21T10:18:00.000-07:002008-08-21T13:19:48.556-07:00

I'm going to point you to Joe Konrath's latest blog entry, "Brain-Check". His post couldn't have hit more home with me as of late. There really is no sure formula for writing success. This is my second year as a published author and I've been faced with some unavoidable realities along the way. Some I was prepared for, so I never thought possible. haha.I think it's safe to say, to expect the

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I feel like I don't have anything interesting to say, that's why the lack of blogs here. I actually have a ton of things of my mind about my writing. (Also, I still have RWA conference stuff to share.) But I just can't ignore the good ol' ups and downs of writing, even after you've been published. It's true after you're published you become a little more leery of being honest. You are a

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UPDATE: Secret fates will now launch in October! :)I'm excited about September, and not only because INVISIBLE TOUCH will be released, but because September 1st begins The Secret Fates Extravaganza! I put together a short promo vid on the authors participating. It's going to be fun!

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I've been writing a new book and distracted with back to school coming up. So of course, I'm slacking on those RWA pics!Okay, once again I attended the awesome Nora Roberts chat. Funny thing, new attendees each year and some of the same questions. Nora was awesome, funny, and laid it on the line. I'll hopefully blog some of her wisdom in the coming days. Here's a quick snapshot of her at

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I'm taking a break from RWA pics because my head is literally jerking back and forth from the aftermath of Stephenie Meyers's Breaking Dawn, the last book in the Twilight series.It's #1 on Amazon in books, it released August 2nd, and already has over 1700 reviews. Over 1800 on B&N.Owzers, some readers are not happy. I've only read Twilight but it seems there's talk that the series has lost that

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For some reason I still feel like I'm recuperating from the conference. At this rate I won't be back to normal for a week!I've loaded some pics from Wednesday, the first day of conference. The day started off with sightseeing with the family. We always make it a small vacation when I go to a conference.Then it was coffee/tea with my agent in Union Square at small, unique coffee shop. The weather

Kelly (Lynn) Parranoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10855321.post-41533279920368772572008-08-03T21:22:00.000-07:002008-08-03T21:33:14.822-07:00

I'm back home, and so relieved. Staying practically a week at a hotel with several events going on is exhausting. Mostly because you don't sleep well, and my nerves were constantly hoppin'. haha.So I didn't pick up a RITA this year, but having it go to a NY Times bestseller was the obvious choice. Melissa Marr was very nice and polite when we met, and I'm very happy for her! I met so many cool

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I'm off to SF RWA National Conference!To those of you going, hope to see you there! And I'll probably share lots of pics next week.But for now, the Fictionistas are interviewing the YA RITA finalists this week, and giving away books! I believe my interview will be up Wednesday so stop by if you're in the neighborhood. And I'll be signing at the "Readers for Life" Literacy event from 5:30 - 7:30

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haha, I'm not sure what to title this post!Unfortunately, it's been a not so great week for me in my biz writing world. *sigh* But that's the ups and downs with this career. I won't go into details at the moment, but that's why I've been a little quiet here. Hopefully later I'll have better info to share! I was down about the news for a day or so, but I know in this biz you have to pick

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One more week before Nationals and I feel very unorganized! This will be my second time going, and with the RITA noms I have a lot more appointments scheduled, which is great--I'll be busy! I don't feel nervous yet. I think because I have so much on my plate right now, it's hard to feel nervous, but I will be come next Wednesday! I'm not sure if I'll be able to catch as many workshops as I

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I've interviewed Rosemary before on YA Fresh, so it's a pleasure to do so again, this time for the RITA tour! Rosemary is my other RITA nominated Young adult book pal nominated for "Best First Book".Hello RITA Nominee, Rosemary! Readers and writers often like to get a behind the scenes peek of an author's writing routine. It would be great if you could please share your typical writing day

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Just in from my book signing with Stephanie Kuehnert (I WANNA BE YOUR JOEY RAMONE) at Borders in Monterey, CA. (Not Minnesota!)There was a mix up and our book signing materials were sent to the wrong store in another state, but Borders Express pulled through and had signs made and did their best to promote the event. They gave us flowers, pens, and chilled water. They were all super nice and

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