Kelli’s Quill Newsletter - Spring 2025 Issue
- Kelli A. Wilkins
- 5 hours ago
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Happy Spring Everyone!
I hope you’re enjoying the warmer weather. Spring is a season of transition and change, so it’s only fitting that this newsletter will be undergoing a major change. This is a special issue of the Quill in that it’s the last issue of the Quill—at least for a while. (I’ll share more details about that at the end of the newsletter.)
For this issue, I’ve decided to do a quick recap of my most recent romance novels and horror stories. Let’s get started!
Newest Release!
In January 2025, Kelli published her 24th romance, For Love’s Sake.
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:
All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/4jvDXj
Want more? Don’t miss Kelli’s recent romances:
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
Want to read more love stories? Visit the romance section of Kelli’s site:
If you like spooky short fiction, don’t miss…
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
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
Like to be scared? Visit the horror section of Kelli’s site:
Last Issue of the Quill
It’s been a long journey, and it’s hard to believe that I’ve been writing for 25+ years now. Wow!
I love all the books I’ve written along the way, but it’s time for a change. I’m transitioning
from writing long romance novels to focusing on short horror/thriller/mystery stories. I’m still going to write and publish, but probably not as often.
As I mentioned earlier, this is the last issue of the Quill for a while. I’ll be posting updates/newsletters seasonally in 2025, and here’s how you can keep in the loop.
You can get updates on my blogs:
Website blog: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/blog
And you can always stay in touch on social media (and follow me) via these links:
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins/
Facebook Romance Page: https://www.facebook.com/romancesbyKelliAWilkins/
Facebook Horror Page: https://www.facebook.com/HorrorFictionbyKelliAWilkins/
Amazon Author Page: www.amazon.com/author/kelliwilkins
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!)
Wishing you all the best.
Until next time,
Kelli
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has published more than 100 short stories, 24 romance novels, and 8 mystery/horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare readers with her horror and mystery stories.
Her latest release, For Love’s Sake, an epic historical/fantasy romantic adventure, was published in January 2025.
In August 2024, she released Surreal Escapes, a collection of 7 speculative/spooky stories. Anything can—and does—happen in this anthology.
Kelli also released her fourth gay romance, A Thousand Summer Secrets, in 2024. This tender contemporary romance takes place over a summer weekend, where two friends reconnect while seeking love and acceptance.
She published The Route 9 Killer, a mystery/thriller set in Central NJ, in 2023.
Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and visit her website/blog www.KelliWilkins.com for a full title list and social media links.
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