by Kathleen Denly | Jul 23, 2018 | American History
As a historical researcher, I still occasionally come across a word which I don’t recognize, but in the beginning, there were two words I saw repeatedly in the newspapers which absolutely drove me bonkers. I could not, just from the context, figure out exactly...
by Kathleen Denly | Apr 2, 2018 | The Writing Process
The timer buzzed but Susan completed her final note before setting down her pen. The critique group leader looked up and surveyed the five people surrounding her dining room table. “Who’d like to go first?” Susan held up her pen. “I’ll...
by Kathleen Denly | Jan 15, 2018 | About Me, The Writing Process
Like today’s title? Well, it’s true. I may kill you. Or at least part of you. In the very least, if I know you well enough to know your flaws, there is a very good chance I may steal them, magnify them, mix them in with someone else’s struggles, and...
by Kathleen Denly | Jun 26, 2017 | Lists, Writers Conference
If you are planning to attend a writers’ conference, chances are you’re facing a schedule which does not allow you to attend every single class offered. Of course, you’ve spent a lot of money to attend and you want to make the most of this...
by Kathleen Denly | Feb 27, 2017 | Awards, Writers Conference
This was my first time attending the Asheville Christian Writers Conference. My first time attending any conference which was so far away I couldn’t drive to and from home each day. In fact, living in California, I had to fly myself to North Carolina just to...
by Kathleen Denly | Feb 19, 2017 | Awards, My Works, Writers Conference
2/19/2017 So I am sitting here with my fingers hovering over the keys trying to figure out what to type without sounding totally gushy and completely unsophisticated, but … I can’t help it! My historical Christian romance novel, Waltz With Me, tied for...
by Kathleen Denly | Feb 2, 2016 | My Works, The Writing Process
I sat frozen with my fingers over the keys for several minutes before forcing myself to type this. Where to start…. I came home from my first writer’s conference inspired and determined and just a touch terrified. I threw myself into developing my career...
by Kathleen Denly | Dec 10, 2015 | About Me
Although I realized at a young age that my brain worked very differently from others, it took me a surprisingly long time to figure out that I was a writer. In hindsight I can see the clues. In the 4th or 5th Grade I entered a poetry contest with the theme...
by Kathleen Denly | Nov 11, 2015 | The Writing Process
This week I am sharing an insightful post for unpublished writers. Written by bestselling author, J.T. Ellison, it’s chock-full of practical advice, but also shares some of her own perspective on things. I especially loved this comment: Money would be nice, but...
by Kathleen Denly | Nov 5, 2015 | About Me, The Writing Process
As the mother of three young boys, noise and chaos are simply a part of everyday life. I realize that now, though it was a struggle to accept at first. Up until I had my own children I had never had any trouble finding some alone time in a quiet place to do my...
