

Latest News
- My short story, “A Sail of Ash,” which was published online last year by the Baltimore Review, is now available in paperback in the Baltimore Review 2022 Anthology!
- And you can still purchase the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers‘ latest anthology of short stories, Bizarre Bazarre, which includes my short story “Beauty in Stasis,” a retelling of Sleeping Beauty set in space.
- How to Trim Those Filter Words from Your Writing – On the RMFW Blog“Filter words” are sneaky words and phrases that drain the energy from your sentences, dull the tension in your scenes, and slow down […]
- Cowboy Storytellers Weave MagicWhat’s better than an old cowboy telling stories? Two old cowboys egging each other on! In October, I was in Oklahoma City to […]
- Gifts for Writers – 2022It’s the time for happy holidays and merry everything! Got a writer on your gift-giving list this year? Hop over to my blog […]
- Small, Extraordinary, Everyday Moments in BonaireAn island of fossilized coral sits surrounded by Caribbean waters about 50 miles off the Venezuelan coast. This island is home to 1,100 […]
- Thanksgiving on the Page: Gratitude as a Character Trait in Your Writing – On the RMFW BlogAs you’re developing characters in your stories, have you considered how those characters feel about expressing gratitude to another being? Do they say […]

Welcome
I’m a Colorado-based freelance/business writer, creative 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
List 10 really unlikely things you might find lying in the gutter as you walk around your neighborhood. Now pick one of them and write a short story about how it ended up there.
Writing Quote
“If you’re young and talented, it’s like you have wings.”
― Haruki Murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Upcoming Events
Catch up with Kelley at these great events:
- Speaking: Chaffee County Writers Exchange, Feb 4, 2023, Colorado.

PODCAST APPEARANCE
To see an interview with me about finding an agent, 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“
Writers’ Resources
Looking for more information about writing? Check out these websites.
Writers whose stories feature women in the West
Rocky Mountain Fiction WritersMonthly events and annual conference in Colorado
Pikes Peak WritersMonthly events and annual conference in Colorado
Lighthouse Writers WorkshopCourses and workshops for both adults and youth, based in Colorado
Seasonal events and annual conference in Utah
Life, the Universe & EverythingConference/symposium on SF & Fantasy in Utah
Romance Writers of AmericaNational organization with local chapters
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of AmericaNational organization with local chapters
Mystery Writers of AmericaNational organization with local chapters
International organization with local chapters
Society of Children’s Book Writers & IllustratorsNational organization with local chapters
Preditors & Editorsguide to publishers and publishing services
Society for Technical CommunicationNational organization with local chapters for technical writers & communicators
