Join me for a launch party to celebrate the paperback release of The Whispers of War! Tomorrow (September 22) at noon ET, I’ll be holding a live Q&A session about my inspiration and research for the book, and also giving away signed copies to lucky readers. The party will be hosted through my Ask an Author Facebook group, and you can RSVP to watch live or click the Watch button after noon to see the replay!
Click here to sign up and make sure you don’t miss the fun!
This month, I headed over to Facebook to do a live Q&A with my readers and talk about books! I told my writer "origin story" and shared some of my favorite historical fiction books. I also answered reader Q&A questions and gave away books to a couple lucky viewers.
I conduct these live events on Facebook so if you want to be able to get in on giveaways and be able to ask questions in real time, follow me on Facebook and sign up for my newsletter.
I loved talking to readers about the reading and writing process and—most importantly—sharing the cover of my 2021 release, The Last Garden in England! If you missed the live event, you can now watch the full video/.
If you missed the If you’d like to learn more about The Last Garden in England, you can register your interest, get preorder details, and find out exclusive behind-the-scenes content here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b9d9q4
I’ve been incredibly lucky this spring to have not one but two digital events with the incredibly talented historical fiction author Kristin Harmel! Simon & Schuster invited us on to their Book Club Favorites group for a Facebook live where we talked about Kristin’s next book, The Book of Lost Names, as well as my recent release The Whispers of War. We also chatted about research and why WWII is having a moment in fiction, and we took plenty of live questions from readers!
You can watch the entire video below. I do live digital reader events like this from time to time, so if you want to keep up to date on when the next one is be sure to sign up for my newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i4g2n8
As difficult as the pandemic has been, one of the things I’ve been heartened to see is the way that authors and readers have been reaching out virtually.
I was thrilled to round out the month of April with the incredible historical fiction authors Genevieve Graham, Kristin Harmel, Jennifer Robson, Roxanne Veletzos, and Ellen Keith as part of the Our View from Here Facebook Live reader event! We opened the floor to questions from readers, and they asked plenty!
If you missed the event, you’re in luck. It’s recorded and available to watch here:
I’ll be doing more events like Our View from Here, so be sure to like my Facebook page to be sure you don’t miss out!
I love any chance I get to talk about women and history—and even more so when I get to throw some behind-the-scenes writing process conversation into it too! I have an absolute blast talking about all of those things with The Inside Flap podcast.
You can listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
I will be giving an author talk at the RUSI Library, hosted by the UoL Bibliophiles at the end of February. I’ll be speaking in depth about what it takes to research a WWII historical fiction novel like The Whispers of War.
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
18:30 – 20:00 GMT
RUSI - Royal United Services Institute
61 Whitehall
London SW1A 2ET
This event is free, but please book using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-talk-with-julia-kelly-tickets-91968027847
One of my favorite things about being an author is talking to readers. With The Light Over London launching on both sides of the pond, readers have been emailing me with all sorts of questions about the book. I’ve decided I want to pool those questions and answer them during a Facebook Live video this March.
So, tell me, what do you want to know? Where did I get the idea for The Light Over London? What's it like living in London? Who are my favorite authors?
Just leave your comment on this post. (It’s okay if you just want to say hi.) Then be sure to like my Facebook Page so that you won't miss my Facebook Live with all of the answers!
London-based readers, I have an author appearance to tell you about, just in time for the release of The Light Over London in the UK.
If you’ve ever wanted to write romantic fiction, I will be speaking at Pimlico Library with Brigid Coady on writing the genre and getting your books published. This is a great chance to ask lots of questions about ideas, structure, and writing process. You’ll also have the chance to ask about the publishing both in the US and the UK.
“How To Write Romantic Novels and Get Published” with Brigid Coady
Tuesday, February 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Pimlico Library, Lupus St, Pimlico, London SW1V 3AT
I recently taught a workshop with Alisha Rai at the Romance Writers of America conference in Denver about writing synopses that grip editors and agents and sell your book, During that, I promised that I would link to a presentation I'd put together for another workshop walking through the mechanics of what a synopsis needs. If you're looking for that presentation, you can find it here. (Please enjoy the Queer Eye GIFs.)
Authors, please feel free to reach out to me with any questions at juliakelly@juliakellywrites.com.
A quick note for those readers headed to the Romance Writers of America national conference in Denver this year. I'll be signing books at the Pocket and Gallery signing at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 19. Bring your coffee and come get a copy of The Light Over London signed!
I will also be teaching a workshop on writing synopses that sell with Alisha Rai on Saturday, July 21. Come for the practical advice, stay because Alisha is a delightful person with great hair and lipstick game.
I can't wait to see you at all RWA!
A quick note for those readers in the Boston area: I'm coming to you guys! I'm going to be teaching a couple workshops at the Let Your Imagination Take Flight Conference from NECRWA. My workshops will be:
Unfortunately, those sessions are only option to conference registrants, however, I will be supporting my fellow authors at the conference signing which is open to all member of the public. If you come say hi, I'll have some The Look of Love bookmarks to give away!
Boston-area romance readers, you're in for a treat! The New England Chapter of RWA is putting on a book signing from 6 to 8 p.m. this Friday at the Burlington, Mass. Marriott. The line-up is incredible with big-name authors from all genres of romance, and I'll be in the thick of it signing books and giving away downloads of The Governess Was Wicked! I love meeting readers, and this is one of the few events I'll be doing this year that doesn't require a conference registration fee to attend. Please stop by and say hi!
My apartment is a disaster right now. An unmitigated disaster. My kitchen table is covered in books, shoes, dresses, and more. The struggle is real.
But you know, what? That's okay because I'm packing right now ahead of my trip across the country to the Romance Writers of America national conference in San Diego. Now I just have to figure out how I'm going to cram everything into one carry-on bag (I'm a determined light packer).
I'm really looking forward to RWA this year, especially because I'm going to be doing my first signing for Pocket! I will have bound copies of The Governess Was Wicked available and I would love to sign one for you!
Here are the important details:
Gallery & Pocket Signing at RWA Friday, July 15 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Marriott Grand Ballroom 3-4
If you're interested in copies of Seduction in the Snow and The Wedding Week, I will also have a limited number of paperbacks with me at the conference.
So please, say hi and introduce yourself!
Just a quick invitation for those you going to the New England Chapter RWA Let Your Imagination Take Flight Conference. Audra North and I will be teaching a workshop about the ins and outs of building indie box sets and anthologies.
What: How to Publish a Boxed Set or Anthology: A Practical Workshop
When: Friday, April 24, 2:30 PM
Where: NECRWA Let Your Imagination Take Flight Conference, Boston Marriott in Burlington, MA
There are some fantastic speakers at this conference like Loretta Chase, Sabrina Jeffries, Lauren Dane, and Megan Frampton. Check out the full schedule online now. We can't wait to see you Friday!
I'm thrilled to announce that I will be presenting at the Let Your Imagination Take Flight Conference hosted by the New England Chapter of Romance Writers of America!
Audra North and I will be presenting "How to Publish a Boxed Set or Anthology: A Practical Workshop." We'll teach you everything you need to know about idea creation, organization, preorders, marketing, royalty distribution, and taxes. This workshop will also be a great guide for anyone who wants a down and dirty overview of what it takes to put together a self-published book.
What: 2015 Let Your Imagination Take Flight Conference
When: Friday, April 24 - Saturday, April 25
Where: Boston Marriott in Burlington, MA
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