Meet the Exquisite Quill Authors


Saturday, October 4, 2014

Photo Interview: Kelley Heckart



EQ: Welcome to EQ! Tell us a little bit about yourself!

Kelley: Thank you for having me at EQ. I am a multi-published author living in Arizona with my husband and dog. When I’m not writing or editing, I enjoy photographing nature outside in my backyard and going to the archery range.

EQ:Tell us a little bit about your most recent release.

Kelley: My most recent release is Daughter of Night, a fantasy romance set in ancient Greece: Two mortals are caught in the midst of the battle between the Titans and Olympian gods.

I am inspired by the beauty of the world around me—by the clouds, the sunsets, the moon, my backyard, the natural stones and items I use to make crosses out of driftwood, my dog, my husband’s music. All of this leads to ideas and motivation for my writing muse.



Pic #1 of Mike playing bass: My husband inspires me with his music and his willingness to support what I love to do. I like to listen to him play while I am writing.

Pic #2 of Loki: My dog inspires me to let go and live in the moment and to take breaks from writing throughout the day to recharge. He shows me that play is a good way to relax and refocus.



Pic #3 of Moon: The moon has a spellbinding effect on me and is a regular feature in my stories with otherworldly creatures and magic.





Pic #4 of one of my Crosses (Carnelian Moon Cross): Working on my crosses helps to stimulate my creativity. I find inspiration in the natural materials I work with.



Pic #5 of my Backyard: My backyard is full of inspiration—filled with nature’s beauty and alive with animals that entertain me. I just happened to capture this special moment of these two hummingbirds together. It looks like the male is courting the female.

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Friday, October 3, 2014

Tasty Genre Samples

Authors often write across genres. Today's meme offers a chance to highlight our works beyond romance.

In comments, share a blurb or excerpt up to 300 words. Be sure to add your website/blog link and one link to where your books can be found. Example: Your Amazon Author's Page.

 
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Discover great reads on Exquisite Quills' Mixed Genre Share!    

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Throwback Thursday!


The internet takes a step back in time every Thursday as people around the world share old baby pictures, vintage prom and wedding photos, and other assorted oldies. Authors can share too! This Thursday meme highlights those books in your backlist.

In comments, tempt us with
a snippet, 300 words or less, from your older works. Don't forget your buy link and website/blog link. Have fun!


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Discover great reads. Exquisite Quills' Throwback Thursday!    

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Hump Day Blurb Share!


This Wednesday meme is all about the blurb. Can a few tempting words of introduction grab a reader's attention? Let's find out!

In comments, tempt us with the blurb
off your book jacket -- just one book please. Don't forget your buy link and website/blog link. Have fun!

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Tuesday Reviews!


Choose the best one-liner from a review (a single sentence) and share in comments. It doesn't matter how much time has passed. All reviews are new to someone. Don't forget your buy link and website/blog link. Have fun!


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Or make your own.


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Monday, September 29, 2014

One Line Monday


This new Monday meme is about perfect sentences: the single line we read that makes us say, damn, that's good!

In comments, tempt us with a single powerful sentence from your novel.
Don't forget your buy link and website/blog link. Have fun!

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Discover great reads. Exquisite Quills' One Line Monday!    

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Snippet Sunday!

Sometimes a little goes a long way. In comments, share a snippet one to three sentences long.

Be sure to add your website/blog link and one link to where your books can be found. Example: Your Amazon Author's Page.

 
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Discover great reads on Exquisite Quills' Sunday Snippet!