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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 BlogJanuary 16, 2023
“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 MagicDecember 30, 2022
What’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 – 2022December 9, 2022
It’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 BonaireNovember 26, 2022
An 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 BlogNovember 12, 2022
As 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

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Speaking: Chaffee County Writers Exchange, Feb 4, 2023, Colorado.

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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“