To my U.S. friends—Happy Independence Day! Yes, it does sound odd to hear it as “Independence Day” versus “4th of July,” but that’s what it is. Many forget why we celebrate on the day. The federal holiday was established to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, written by the Continental Congress declaring the thirteen … Read More
I’m back!
Where have I been? Lost in finishing HIS Return. Only now I’m lost in editing. My critique partner and editor agreed a subplot (an exciting twist in my mind) should be axed. After I pouted for a long while, I went to work since it means some significant rewriting. While I love the subplot, they are, of course, correct. Jake … Read More
H.I.S. to HIS
You may have noticed the recent change I made. I battled with H.I.S. series versus HIS series for some time. Who would have thought three pesky periods could cause such angst? I’m happy to announce my internal (and some editorial) debate has ended. Yippee! Henceforth, my romantic suspense series will be known as HIS series, named lovingly after Hamilton Investigation … Read More
Final Day – 99¢/99p Sale and Giveaway
Today is the final day of the HIS series 99¢/99p sale & giveaway This past week newly edited files have been uploaded and new covers added. What more could you ask for at 99¢/99p? Now is the time to buy! Meet the hot-bodied men of Hamilton Investigation & Security as they do whatever it takes to protect the women that … Read More
HIS Series Covers Re-reveal, Sale and Giveaway!
Will the choice he makes mean certain death to the woman he promised to protect? Standalones HIS Desire & HIS Choice 99c LIMITED TIME SALE HIS Desire When FBI Special Agent Kate Ross is injured in a drive-by shooting, Hamilton Investigation and Security, Inc. (H.I.S.) leader Jesse Hamilton, believing she is the target of a killer seeking revenge … Read More
My latest project
I saw an article in a magazine about taking a metal file cabinet and making something to spice up your office. So I said, “what the heck, I think I can do that.” I painted and used contact paper to create this. I found working with contact paper over a large area is not so easy. There are noticeable creases … Read More
New HIS series book covers
.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•` COMING MARCH 18th! *.✫* Mark your calendars. HIS series by Sheila Kell NEW Covers Revealed I have hired one designer to complete the entire HIS series book covers. As such, I asked her to redesign the first two covers, who were completed by different designers, to find a brand for HIS. You’ll love what Clarise from CT … Read More
Valentine’s Day
It’s that day of the year when women dream of flowers, chocolate and romance, and men run around sweating on how to deliver those things. What about those spending the day alone? I remember the first time or two I did; it wasn’t fun. Now, I realize it’s just another day. It does make me think about the fact there … Read More
Self-employment, taxes and accountants
In 2014, I published my first book, and I chose to do so as an independent author. Little did I realize how daunting April 15th would become again (I didn’t receive my first royalty check until 2015). Last year, I tossed receipts here and there – sometimes in the garbage. I didn’t print the ones emailed to me. Nor did … Read More
Meet the newest addition to my family
Please welcome Jeffrey* to my family. I adopted him from 9 Lives Cat Rescue and hope he’ll keep Kit occupied so I can type without fighting off attacks on my hands. Unfortunately, that means losing more desk space or spending time keeping Jeffrey off my desk and off my keyboard. Those who have young cats understand. A few weeks ago, … Read More