Author Archives: lynnkelleyauthor

Tis the Season For Blog Awards!

Posted on December 3, 2011 by lynnkelleyauthor

Surprise!   In the past few months, lucky duck that I am, I’ve received “The Versatile Blogger” award from three wonderful blogger buds. I would like to thank: C. Lee McKenzie – TheWriteGame Debra Kristi’s Blog – Sparks in the Fire … Continue reading →

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Help Anita Name New Character

Posted on December 1, 2011 by lynnkelleyauthor

Today I have a special treat for you. My guest is Anita Laydon Miller, author of two $.99 ebooks for kids ages 8-12. EARTHLING HERO is a science fiction/adventure about a boy who must save the world with the help of … Continue reading →

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Raising Teenagers

Posted on November 28, 2011 by lynnkelleyauthor

Last week’s post was an essay my sister, Pam, wrote when her boys were ages two and four. It’s titled “You Can Dress Them Up But…”  If you missed it, you can read it here.   One year when the … Continue reading →

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The Circle Game & Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by lynnkelleyauthor

My niece about ten years ago. She’s the youngest of my parents’ 16 grandkids. If the picture below looks like a tight squeeze, that’s because it was. It’s from Thanksgiving thirteen years ago. We were lucky we all fit in … Continue reading →

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You Can Dress Them Up But…

Posted on November 21, 2011 by lynnkelleyauthor

This week I’d like to share an essay my sister, Pam, wrote years ago when her boys (now grown) were little. She wrote it for a composition class she was taking.  Good thing I saved it because she didn’t. When … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Mashup

Posted on November 17, 2011 by lynnkelleyauthor

It seems lots of Star Wars fanatics are mixing characters from George Lucas’ classic film with other favorites, resulting in creative new twists.     “Darth Vader v. Barbie”? Who thinks up this stuff?  Who do you think prevails? You might … Continue reading →

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Audie Murphy – Most Highly Decorated World War II Hero

Posted on November 7, 2011 by lynnkelleyauthor

I’m taking a timeout from my usual goofball self to pay tribute to one of the many veterans we’re honoring for Veterans Day on November 11th. I’m grateful to all the brave men and women who have served and are … Continue reading →

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OPEN MINDS – A Mind-Boggling Page Turner!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by lynnkelleyauthor

Congratulations to Susan Kaye Quinn! Today is the launch of her young adult novel, Open Minds, first book in the Mindjack Trilogy. I’m honored to be taking part in her Virtual Launch Party by doing a book review.  I LOVE … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Cool Monster Costume?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by lynnkelleyauthor

My computer died almost two weeks ago. Dr. Techiestein brought it back to life just in time for Halloween! So here’s a tricky treat for anyone looking for a winning monster costume. I would have posted this sooner, but dead … Continue reading →

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My Computer Died

Posted on October 23, 2011 by lynnkelleyauthor

Hello Friends. I’m super bummed because my computer died on me yesterday, so I don’t know how long it will take to get it fixed. Figures, right before Halloween when I had some fun posts planned. This backup computer is … Continue reading →

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