DEADlines

by KallieRoss | Apr 17, 2014 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Listening, Motivation, Research, Writing, Writing Exercises

The term deadline can sound severe in several circumstances, and after looking up its historical significance I found that it was first coined during the American Civil War. I was surprised at how literally it was used. A Confederate General described a line that...

#LoveWriteCreate April Showers

by KallieRoss | Apr 8, 2014 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Listening, Motivation, Reading, Research, Video, Writing, Writing Exercises

Discussing writing with writers. That’s what we do. Morgan, Gaby, and I take on April with a little more ‘life’, and a little less literature. There has been so much going on, and we have been feeling a little overwhelmed… But doesn’t...

Cover (Reveal) Curiosity?

by KallieRoss | Apr 7, 2014 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Research, Writing

First off, if you’d like to help me with my Cover Reveal for Descent (April 23, 2014), you can sign up here… Now, back to the curious nature of book covers. I enjoy keeping up with the latest from the ‘Big Six’, smaller houses, indie...

#LoveWriteCreate 15k, WHAT?!?!?

by KallieRoss | Mar 6, 2014 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Reading, Research, Video, Writing

This hangout with myself (Kallie Ross), Morgan Wylie, and Gaby Robbins, is one of our funniest! We discuss last week’s 15k-word-writing-goal… And, our crazy attempts at accomplishing it, along with living life and partaking of a few frivolous activities....

My Inspiration Index

by KallieRoss | Oct 25, 2013 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Listening, Motivation, Research, Writing

While writing my second book, I’ve noticed that there are days I just don’t feel like writing. I get down on myself, question my story, and struggle with getting motivated when I do have time to write. There are few things that have become my ‘Go-To...

Book Synopsis Love… & HATE!

by KallieRoss | Jul 21, 2013 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Research, Writing

I’m so thrilled to share a little bit more about Descent with you today.  I love this mini-synopsis, but hated writing it! If any of you have ever tried writing a book synopsis, or pitching your books to a colleague, you know that condensing your original 70,000...