Author: Kelsey Stone

Reading & Writing Rituals: Smelly Teens, Scared Neighbors, & Beaver Teeth
Reading & Writing Rituals: Smelly Teens, Scared Neighbors, & Beaver Teeth-S3E6 A tangent episode in which Kaisha, Rachel, and Kelsey talk about their reading and writing rituals. Come along as we discuss how doing other creative activities …
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New RWR Episode Alert: Writing From the Heart With Grace Mattioli
A guest episode in which Kelsey chats with author Grace Mattioli. Come along as we discuss writing with a busy life. We chat about the importance of writing what makes you happy. Grace shares some writing and …
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New RWR Episode ~ Feral Elves: pigeon holes, name rage and love triangles with author C.E. Clayton
A guest episode in which Kelsey chats with author C.E. Clayton. Come along as we discuss what it’s like crafting characters that inhabit drastically different genres. We complain about author typecasting and chat about how to …

New Read Write Repeat Episode! Skewed Morals: Cultural Relativism, Slaughtered French, Confused Priests, & Drunk Monologues
An episode in which Kaisha and Kelsey discuss crazy short stories, obvious conceits, and divine redemption. Come along as we chat about the author who inspired a genre of horror stories without supernatural elements. Kaisha talks about …

New Read.Write.Repeat Episode Alert! Splitting Vices: Reading Sins, Book Hoarding, Mossy Muppet Arms & Stingy
A tangent episode in which Kaisha and Kelsey discover what our reading styles say about us. Come along as we discuss the beauty of the bookish internet. We chat about what our astrological sign predicts about …

Making Book Reviews Part of a Healthy Writing Habit: Tips and Tricks
Last week, I had the opportunity to yak at you all about why you should review books (because it helps you read critically, improves your craft, and helps out the author) and what makes for a good …
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New Read.Write.Repeat Episode Alert ~ Rogue Booksellers: Strongarming Book Club Reads, Disappearing Nerds & Dinosaur Chases
A tangent episode in which Kaisha and Kelsey talk summer reading ambitions, bookselling delight, and wild reading experiences. Come along as we discuss Kaisha’s culling of her books and Kelsey post MFA reading liberation. We chat …

Making Book Reviews Part of a Healthy Writing Habit: Getting Started
While there are many tools in an author’s toolbox, book reviews are an often overlooked treasure-trove when it comes to developing a writing platform and routine. Not surprisingly, writing thoughtful, detailed reviews helps authors to build a …
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Read.Write.Repeat Episode 59 is live~ Shades of Purple: Writing Limitations, Boldly Overwritten Prose, & Textured Writing!
It’s finally here: the long-awaited follow-up to our Rules Suck episode. Language warning: we’ve been known to drop the occasional f-bomb. Come along as we discuss the pros and cons in using “purple prose” in your writing. …