Happy 2025 Everyone!
It’s been a long journey, and it’s hard to believe that I’ve been writing for 25+ years now. Wow!
Thank you to all my readers who have supported my writing over the last quarter-century. If you have read one (or more) of my books and liked it, please consider posting a nice review on Amazon or another social media platform. (No spoilers please!)
I love all the books I’ve written along the way, and I just published my 24th romance, For Love’s Sake. It’s an epic historical/fantasy romantic adventure and I hope you will add it to your 2025 reading list.
This issue of the Quill has info on my new release, For Love’s Sake, recaps my 2024 releases Surreal Escapes and A Thousand Summer Secrets, showcases a few of my favorite books, and revisits my non-fiction writing, journaling, and romance titles.
New Release!
For Love’s Sake: An Epic Historical/Fantasy Romantic Adventure
She left everything behind to be with him.
He risked losing everything to stay with her.
They were willing to sacrifice everything… for love’s sake
Through a case of mistaken identity, Prince Kevan of Alborg narrowly avoids an assassination attempt and wakes to find himself trapped in mad King Torok’s rat-infested dungeon. Just when he is about to give up hope, he is rescued by an unlikely ally—Torok’s daughter, Princess Adrianna.
Adrianna is desperate to flee her father’s kingdom and agrees to help the handsome stranger escape, but only if he takes her with him when he leaves. Although Kevan knows bringing Adrianna home will not sit well with his father and lead to other complications, he agrees.
They make their way to a waiting ship captained by Kevan’s brother, Mikhael, and set sail for Alborg. Along the way they are lost at sea during a ferocious storm, battle a murderous mercenary sent by Adrianna’s father, and try to deny their intense romantic feelings for each other.
When they arrive in Alborg, Kevan’s father, King Lenard, disapproves of Adrianna and drops the bombshell that Kevan is already engaged to be married. While Kevan tries to get out of the arranged marriage, Mikhael introduces Adrianna to members of the nobility in an effort to win over the king.
At his engagement ball, Kevan is forced to choose between his duty to his father and his loyalty to Adrianna. Soon after, Adrianna is kidnapped and Kevan and Mikhael band together to hunt down her abductors and rescue her before it’s too late.
Order your copy here:
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If you like spooky stories, don’t miss this 2024 release…
Surreal Escapes
7 Speculative Stories
Are you ready to take a journey into the unexpected?
In these 7 speculative stories, ordinary people start off having an average, normal day… until they encounter the world of the surreal. They quickly realize they’re in another realm where anything can—and does—happen.
Some of these unusual tales include:
“Holiday Havoc” – The night shift in a retail store hosts the ultimate Halloween vs. Christmas showdown
“Little Boy Lost” – After several strange incidents, Beverly suspects her son’s imaginary friend isn’t so imaginary
“The Man in Apt. 3-A” – What do you do when you discover your neighbor is a vampire?
“Whispers from the Past” – Not all ghosts are scary… or strangers
This collection of short fiction will unnerve you, spark your imagination, and make you wonder what else is possible in the world of the surreal.
Order your copy and read reviews here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror/surreal-escapes
2024 Romance Rewind… A Thousand Summer Secrets
In August 2024, Kelli released her fourth gay romance, A Thousand Summer Secrets. This tender contemporary romance takes place over a summer weekend, where two friends reconnect while seeking love and acceptance.
A Thousand Summer Secrets
You can’t outrun your past…
Ten years after being disowned by his family for being gay, Eric Warren pays a visit to his family’s summer cabin. It’s his last attempt at reconciliation before moving on. But a surprise from the past is waiting for him.
Eric’s intolerant brother, Jamey, has several friends staying at the cabin for the weekend, including Matt, Eric’s boyhood friend and secret crush. The years haven’t faded their mutual attraction, and they quickly reconnect. But Eric is hesitant to get romantically involved. He’s emotionally broken and scarred from his traumatic past.
As Matt tries to help Eric, Jamey goes out of his way to sabotage his brother. And when the weekend events take a disastrous turn, Eric finds himself at a crossroads.
Should he follow his search for love and acceptance with Matt? Or leave the past behind forever?
Order your copy here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/thousand-summer-secrets
And if you like paranormal romances don’t miss… In Another World
This contemporary romance novel blends a murder mystery with the world of the paranormal. It’s received several excellent reviews!
In Another World
A Paranormal Mystery/Romance Novel
Disgraced psychic medium Julie Kershaw has finally met her soul mate. The problem is he’s dead… and his spirit haunts the car she just bought.
The spirit of Detective Eddie Mahoney is determined to find his killer and needs Julie’s help. At first, she refuses. She’s tired of being called crazy and swore she’d never use her abilities to speak to the dead again—even if Eddie is handsome and charming.
Eddie persuades Julie to contact his former partner, Lou Kaplonski, to ask him to reopen his case. Skeptical, Lou dismisses Julie as a fake—until she proves she can communicate with the dead—and he finds out Eddie has a lot to say.
Julie channels Eddie’s spirit and together with Lou, the unusual trio tracks down leads and follows clues to solve Eddie’s murder. The case takes them down a dark and dangerous path filled with secrets, where nobody can be trusted.
As they work to find his killer, Julie falls for Eddie. Funny, smart, and sexy, Eddie is the guy of her dreams—and he doesn’t look or act the least bit dead. To her surprise, Eddie discovers a clever way they can be together, and they begin an ethereal romance.
When Lou’s investigation brings him too close to the killer, his life and Julie’s are put in danger—and Eddie may be the only one who can save them.
Order your copy and read reviews here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world
Catch Kelli’s mystery/thriller set in Central New Jersey:
The Route 9 Killer
Detective Jim Rourke suspects a serial killer is hunting women in Central New Jersey. The victims are held captive, brutalized, then murdered and dumped along deserted stretches of Route 9.
There’s no physical evidence, no witnesses, and the killer is smart enough to leave no clues.
Rourke is alone on a manhunt, and time is running out. Eight victims have already fallen prey to this madman.
Can Rourke catch the killer and rescue the next victim before it’s too late?
Order your copy & read reviews here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/the-route-9-killer
Non-Fiction/Self-Help for the New Year
Kelli has published three non-fiction/self-help titles. These lighthearted, easy-to-read ebooks will help you get started on your own writing project, prompt you to journal about your feelings, and give you ways to add a little more romance to your life.
You Can Write—Really!
A Beginner's Guide to Writing Fiction
Have you always wanted to write?
Are you looking for an extra boost of motivation?
Do you have a great story idea, but don’t know how to develop it?
If you’ve always dreamed of writing and getting published, but have no idea where or how to start—this is the ebook for you!
You Can Write—Really! is designed for beginner writers who need a boost of motivation and simple instructions on how to get started. This fun and easy-to-follow ebook takes you step-by-step through the writing process, covering the basics of plotting, editing, revising, and submitting.
Each chapter explores ways to get your creativity flowing, explains where authors get ideas, and shows you how to create interesting characters for your story. Helpful tips all writers can use, plus creative writing exercises throughout the book get you motivated.
Once you have the basics down, you can write—really!
Ready to write? Order your copy and read reviews here:
Journaling Every Week: 52 Topics to Get You Writing
Whether you are experienced in journaling or completely new to the process, Journaling Every Week is designed to get you thinking about—and writing about—your life, relationships, patterns, goals, and some of your fondest memories. You’ll benefit from writing about these thought-provoking prompts and learn something about yourself along the way.
Journaling is a useful tool for self-discovery. In your journal, you can explore a wide range of subjects, themes, and ideas, revisit the past, and vent about anything (or anyone). In a way, you play counselor to yourself by digging deep into your innermost thoughts and emotions and writing about how you feel.
This fun and innovative book is filled with hundreds of journaling prompts that cover your childhood, friendships, beliefs and values, your career, coping with grief, fears, forgiveness, your purpose, and much more.
Start journaling today, and begin your adventure of self-discovery!
Want to get started? Order your copy and read reviews here:
Romance Every Weekend: 104 Fun Ways to Express Your Love
Whether you’re just starting out dating, in a committed relationship, newlyweds, or you’ve been married for twenty years, Romance Every Weekend will show you how you can strengthen the bond between you and your loved one and deepen your relationship.
Romance shouldn’t be reserved for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or an anniversary. Why should people wait for a special occasion to show someone they love that they care? Love can (and should) be expressed every chance you get.
Romance Every Weekend features 104 fun and easy ways you can express your love to that special someone in your life. Perfect for men or women, it focuses on tender, everyday gestures that let your partner know how much you love him or her.
If you're looking for ways to keep your romance fresh, this is the book for you!
Get ready for romance (and Valentine’s Day) and order your copy here:
I hope you enjoyed this issue of the Quill. What’s next in 2025? I have no idea. I have lots of ideas for more short horror fiction and I’m contemplating a follow-up to The Route 9 Killer.
Stay tuned to my blog and social media for the latest updates. Links are here:
Want more to read? Visit my site to see all my titles: www.kelliwilkins.com and catch up on past blogs here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/blog
Have a safe and happy 2025!
Kelli
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