Author Archives: lynnkelleyauthor

Happy First Birthday WANA 1011

Posted on October 3, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

WANA – We Are Not Alone WANA Blogging Class of October 2011 celebrates year one!   In October and November 2011 I took Kristen Lamb’s Blogging for Author Brand class. Kristen is the best selling author of  We Are Not Alone–The … Continue reading →

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What a Scream – Halloween

Posted on October 1, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

It’s October 1st, and I’m looking for Halloween-related stories, so if you have one you’d like to share, please leave a comment or email me at the address below.  This is a re-post from last year, the very first in … Continue reading →

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Trippy Hippie Party – Photo Essay

Posted on September 27, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

It’s a trip hippie party! Owrrrr! Can you dig it? My hubby, George, turned 60 in July. Our daughter ‘Lily’ and her husband threw him a big old honkin’ party with a hippie theme. The ‘cool’ people wore funky threads, … Continue reading →

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Survivors – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on September 24, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

One look at the gorgeous tiki hut below makes me think of a tropical paradise. Peaceful, relaxing, a place to hang loose. Can you believe this is someone’s back yard in a suburb of Los Angeles? What a perfect setup … Continue reading →

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Little Mimics – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on September 17, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

Some kids get in trouble if they utter the dreaded ‘S’ word. Parents, you know what I’m talking about, and big, bad me, I’m going to say it right here in this post, so if your kids are looking over … Continue reading →

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Summer is Slippin’ Slidin’ Away – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on September 10, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

“Summer should get a speeding ticket.” ~ Author Unknown Spring and summer are my favorite seasons. My kids are grown, and I don’t have to deal with hectic school mornings anymore, but every year at this time I pause to … Continue reading →

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60 Years After Eloping – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on September 3, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

Sixty years ago in July, my parents got married. She was 16. He was 19. She lived in Morningside and he lived in Shadyside. Both areas are part of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mom’s wicked step-mother slapped her, so she eloped with my … Continue reading →

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This Isn’t Photoshopped!

Posted on August 31, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a persistent one. ~ Albert Einstein What’s going on with the spoon dangling from that bracelet?  No, it’s not a charm gone wild. No, it’s not a magic trick. No, it’s not Photoshopped.  This … Continue reading →

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Mean Cats Ban C. Lee McKenzie’s Children’s Book

Posted on August 29, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

SPECIAL INSIDER INTERVIEW WITH C. LEE MCKENZIE Author still under siege by FFF. Second Howl-In Threatened. Interviewer L. Nerd: Today C. Lee McKenzie has gone to the public with a plea for support in the ongoing (Federation of Feline Familiars) … Continue reading →

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Yikes! Will I Get My Book Launched?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

Hello Friends! Some of you know I’m planning to launch my chapter book, CURSE OF THE DOUBLE DIGITS (for ages 7 to 10), on October 10th. That happens to be the birthday of my main character, Becky. She’s turning double … Continue reading →

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