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It’s out! My latest funny short story, “The Incendiary Power of Poetry,” is in the brand-new anthology, True Story: Tales from Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. On sale now at all the usual book-selling places.
My flash fiction story, “Barry of Two Worlds, Briefly,” appears in Wilderness House Literary Review.
My flash fiction story, “A Glitch at the Tavern Obscura,” is in the This Isn’t the Place anthology from Timber Ghost Press.
My short story, “Opal Under the Sky,” is available in the Pikes Peak Writers anthology, Journeys Into Possibility, in paperback and Kindle format.
My short story, “A Sail of Ash,” is available in paperback in the Baltimore Review 2022 Anthology.
My short story, “Beauty in Stasis,” a retelling of Sleeping Beauty set in space, is available in paperback in the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers anthology, Bizarre Bazaar.

Ghost Story Prompts – On the RMFW BlogOctober 9, 2026
Love ghost stories? Why not try your hand at writing one? On the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers blog this month, I’ve posted 10… Read more: Ghost Story Prompts – On the RMFW Blog
When to Use Present Tense vs Past Tense – On the RMFW BlogSeptember 11, 2026
If you’ve wondered whether the story you’re writing should be in present tense or past tense, you’re in good company. The short answer… Read more: When to Use Present Tense vs Past Tense – On the RMFW Blog
The Hidden Value of Critique GroupsAugust 14, 2026
When you think of critique groups, you probably assume (hope) that they’ll give you some constructive feedback to improve your scene, chapter, or… Read more: The Hidden Value of Critique Groups
Bad Starts to Good Stories – On the RMFW BlogJune 14, 2026
Opening pages are the gateway into your story. If those opening pages don’t grab your reader (or agent or editor), they’ll slam that… Read more: Bad Starts to Good Stories – On the RMFW Blog
Beta Readers, Alpha Readers, and Critique Groups – What’s the Difference?May 8, 2026
What’s the difference between alpha readers, critique groups, beta readers, sensitivity readers, developmental editors, and all the other reader/editor types out there? And… Read more: Beta Readers, Alpha Readers, and Critique Groups – What’s the Difference?

Welcome

I’m a Colorado-based writer and speaker with an irresistible desire to talk about writing (or travel… don’t get me started). Storytelling is the best way I know to keep reality on a short leash. Whether you’re a reader or a writer (or both), this website is a place where we can share tips, gripes, inspiration, and observations about this writing life. Got a question? Ask! Got a suggestion or comment? Share it! Want more? Sign up for my newsletter. I can’t wait to connect with you.

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Writing Prompt

Write a short story where someone gets fed up with “pumpkin spice everything” and goes on a rampage.

Writing Quote

“There are no people in what I’ve written. Only ghosts.”
― Susan Sontag, Diaries

Upcoming Events

Catch up with Kelley at these great events:

Hosting: RMFW Young Adult “Birds of a Feather” meetings, every second Saturday, Denver, CO.
Speaking: Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold Conference, Oct. 1 – 4, 2026, Denver, CO.

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PODCAST APPEARANCE

To see an interview with me about my writing journey, how to watch a Shakespeare play, and more, visit the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer’s podcast/YouTube video here: “Kelley JP Lindberg & True Love Never“