Loss

by KallieRoss | Aug 10, 2015 | Blog, Motivation, Writing

Loss takes a toll on a person. Maybe it’s the loss of a job, a relationship, or a loved one. Any form of loss will grab hold of your daily routine and shake it to shambles. This might seem like an odd topic for an author to write about on her website, but a...

Fantasizing Writing Fantasy

by KallieRoss | Jul 7, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing

*sing song voice* La-di-da… I’m going to conjure up a beautiful creature and put her in an illustrious world filled with adventure, endless possibilities, and unfailing love. *zzzz…zzz* Wake up and get real. I’m writing my first Fantasy novel,...

Kick(start) in the Caboose!

by KallieRoss | Jun 28, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing

Kickstarting a new project can be exciting! Who am I kidding? It’s a scary, brain-scrambling, daunting, dodge-worthy, and doubt-developing process. A kick in the rear is necessary (at least for me) to get the momentum needed to push through a new WIP (Work In...

UtopYA Bag O’ Books Giveaway!

by KallieRoss | Jun 17, 2015 | Blog, Giveaway

Congrats to the winner @RealiaMazing, a.k.a. Danielle! You can #WIN a Bag O’ Books three different ways this weekend! Bags #1 & #2 will be given away at @UtopYACon, and #3 will be given away at KallieRoss.com for all those that can’t attend. #1 &...

UtopYA Con 2015 Kallie-Style

by KallieRoss | Jun 15, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Book Conventions

This week UtopYA Con is on like Donkey Kong, and I’m excited to see old friends and make new ones! There are some great panels I’m looking forward to attending, including two that I’ll be moderating. I’m giving away book swag on Friday, and...

BEA, Besties, & the Bounty!

by KallieRoss | Jun 3, 2015 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Reading

Book Expo America is a leg-numbing, crowd-cramming, novel-nabbing tradition for me each Spring. The adventure has taken place in New York City every year I’ve attended, and it never fails that in addition to having great friends with me, I make more wonderful...