http://susankelley.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Susan Kelley en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:32:05 GMT 2010-01-05T11:32:05Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976615 I survived my first radio interview to promote the release of my new fantasy novel, The Keepers of Sulbreth.   It went well and the interviewer asked wonderful questions and led me to go on . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:49:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976615 Susan Kelley 2010-01-05T00:49:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973344 I was interviewed as a promotion for the release of my fantasy novel, The Keepers of Sulbreth.   I'm excited to see my book on the shelves of B&N and Borders.  Read my thoughts on urban . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:13:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973344 Susan Kelley 2010-01-03T00:13:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977920671 One Good Woman wraps up the futuristic romance series I've been working on for the past four years.  This last book in The Chronicles of Solonia not only brings two beloved characters together, . . . Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:29:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977920671 Susan Kelley 2009-11-27T22:29:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780675 My publisher is featuring my book, The Greater Good, on the front page of their website this month.  Hopefully it will generate sales and make up for some of the dollars I've lost to ebook pirates . . . Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:21:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780675 Susan Kelley 2009-08-20T03:21:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768420 Have you ever been attacked by pirates?  Not the high seas kind but the thieves on the internet who steal your content.  I have three ebooks published with a reputable, royalty paying company . . . Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:51:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768420 Susan Kelley 2009-08-10T01:51:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762640 I received a big stack of cover flats for my upcoming release, The Keepers of Sulbreth.   What should I do with them?  They have ordering information on the back for retailers.  Should . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:24:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762640 Susan Kelley 2009-08-04T20:24:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761687 I posted something earlier about summer reading for high school students which led to another question.  I believe students are required to do more over the summer because they have to use so many . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:43:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761687 Susan Kelley 2009-08-04T03:43:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761290 It's that time of year when high school students everywhere are getting down to work on their summer assignments.  My daughter going into her tenth grade year has math homework for her analysis class . . . Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:37:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761290 Susan Kelley 2009-08-03T20:37:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571869     A RUTHLESSS GOOD is out today! The cover is way too hot to post here but you can see it at my publisher's website. A RUTHLESS GOOD is the third exciting futuristic romance . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:39:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977571869 Susan Kelley 2009-01-23T00:39:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977564577 I'm fortunate enough to be the featured author at New Concepts Publishing blog. It's just a short bit about me and my upcoming release. A Ruthless Good will be released next week. It's the . . . Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:36:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977564577 Susan Kelley 2009-01-16T02:36:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558548 If you like romance novels, please stop by The Romance Studio today and enter their book-a-day giveaway contest. Today my second futuristic romance, THE LESSER EVIL, is one of the offerings. This is a . . . Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:42:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977558548 Susan Kelley 2009-01-09T21:42:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551333 I know a lot of people set goals for each new year. Many of my writer and reader friends have made resolutions to read more in the next year. How about you? How many books do you usually read in a year, . . . Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:14:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551333 Susan Kelley 2009-01-02T20:14:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528131       In celebration of my December release from New Concepts Publishing of my newest futuristic romance, A RUTHLESS GOOD, I will be offering a give away of my first book . . . Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:19:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528131 Susan Kelley 2008-12-07T00:19:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507788     Taking a Break Recently I finished edits for two different books and sent them off into the wilds where hopefully someone will love them as much as I do. I have numerous projects . . . Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:17:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507788 Susan Kelley 2008-11-15T22:17:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502371 Today I finished the third set of requested edits from an editor. She hasn't offered or promised a contract. I really want her company to publish my book, but I'm not sure I'll do any more . . . Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:24:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502371 Susan Kelley 2008-11-10T01:24:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977493393 Well, I've decided to throw my line in the creek.  I'm going to query some agents and hope for the best. After selling three romances to a small press and my first fantasy novel to a mid-sized . . . Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:04:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977493393 Susan Kelley 2008-10-31T01:04:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977490175 I'm so excited. Today in the mail I received my first gift card ever from Gather. It took only about seven business days to arrive from the time I ordered it. I'm eager to save up for the next . . . Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:20:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977490175 Susan Kelley 2008-10-27T19:20:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977487079 Join me and five of my fellow local authors in a booksigning on Oct 25 in Camp Hill, PA, at the One Good Woman Coffee Shop from 10 am to 2 pm. Vicky Burkholder, Natalie Damshroder, Vicki Smith, Jacki . . . Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:14:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977487079 Susan Kelley 2008-10-24T02:14:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977341014 New Concepts Publishing released my second futuristic romance novel, The Lesser Evil, in print format. An outstanding seller in ebook format, this novel will hopefully join my first novel, The Greater . . . Thu, 08 May 2008 01:27:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977341014 Susan Kelley 2008-05-08T01:27:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336738 I finally got back online at home. I can't visit Gather at work and I know I've missed some great articles and chances to comment.  I went shopping earlier and suffered sticker shock at the . . . Fri, 02 May 2008 01:44:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336738 Susan Kelley 2008-05-02T01:44:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977298537 I'm featured again this month at THE ROMANCE STUDIO with my second book, THE LESSER EVIL, being the center of the interview. You can read an excerpt and blurb as well as what's next on my plate. . . . Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:25:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977298537 Susan Kelley 2008-04-01T02:25:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977279534 As we sit through another winter storm and hope we don't lose power and freeze, what do you all think about global warming in your hometown. This is not a survey to prove for or against the idea. . . . Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:52:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977279534 Susan Kelley 2008-03-09T03:52:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977272953 After a busy week being the featured author at Sexy Delights Yahoo Group on Saturday, March 1 st I'll be a featured author at The Romance Studio. The Greater Good, my first futuristic romance, . . . Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:15:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977272953 Susan Kelley 2008-03-01T23:15:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977264670 I can't wait to have my fantasy novel, THE KEEPERS OF SULBRETH, published by Medallion Press. It will be a thick trade-sized paperback. I've read many books of this size, and of course I have . . . Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:35:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977264670 Susan Kelley 2008-02-22T02:35:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261631 What shows do you buy on DVD so you can watch over and over again. I have Stargates, Bones and Firefly. I haven't collected anything else yet. What about you? http://www.susankelleyauthor.com . . . Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:37:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261631 Susan Kelley 2008-02-18T21:37:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261563 My CSINY and Bones are going to make more new episodes. Which shows are you most looking forward to returning now that the strike is ended. http://www.susankelleyauthor.com Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:11:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261563 Susan Kelley 2008-02-18T20:11:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261459 I know most of you on gather are readers and love the written word. If you're like me, you have tons of books in your house. Sometimes I have to thin out my shelves.  But there are many books . . . Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:16:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261459 Susan Kelley 2008-02-18T18:16:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977251712 I received some great news last night. Medallion Press, a mid-sized publisher of genre fiction, has offered me a contract for my fantasy novel, The Keepers of Sulbreth. It's the first book in a . . . Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:36:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977251712 Susan Kelley 2008-02-07T03:36:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977247733 This is a very exciting weekend for me. No, not because of the super bowl. Something even more exciting. This Sunday, February 3 rd , The Paperback Book Exchange, on State Street in Lemoyne PA, is hosting . . . Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:06:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977247733 Susan Kelley 2008-02-03T01:06:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977239423 I wake at least once a night, sometimes twice and flip my pillow over to the cool side. How many of you do that? http://www.susankelleyauthor.com Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:24:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977239423 Susan Kelley 2008-01-25T01:24:19Z