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Kelly Simmons

goodreads author profile


url
http://www.goodreads.com/kellybubble

gender
female

place of birth
Waukegan, Illinois, The United States

website

genre
Literature & Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers

member since
February 2008


about this author


NOW IN PAPERBACK. Publishers Weekly called Standing Still "An electrifying debut" in its starred review. I'm visiting book clubs via phone or in-person, and sending out free book group DVDs. My next book, The Bird House, debuts next Spring. For book signing events or more information, see
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avg rating: 3.58 | 121 ratings | 46 reviews | 1 distinct work | 6 fans
Standing Still: A Novel Standing Still: A Novel
by Kelly Simmons (Goodreads author)
avg rating 3.58 — 117 ratings — published 2008
7 editions
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October 2009, Kelly Simmons
" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? KS: packed with words, friends, fur, and very dirty laundry SS: What is your motto or maxim? KS: when the croutons are gone, the salad is finished What Readers want to know... SS: How ..." ...More

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Standing Still First Chapter (Literature & Fiction)
1 chapters   —   updated Feb 08, 2008 05:27AM
description: a brief excerpt from my debut novel
What I Meant... 04/27 Kelly gave 5 of 5 stars to:
What I Meant... (Hardcover)
by Marie Lamba (Goodreads author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
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Kelly Kelly said: "
My daughter is loving this book!
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Dead Man's Song 02/08 Kelly gave 4 of 5 stars to:
Dead Man's Song (Book 2)
by Jonathan Maberry (Goodreads author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
my rating:
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Kelly Kelly said: "This is next on my nightstand to read "

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July 28
The Nanny Murders Kelly gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Nanny Murders (Zoe Hayes Mysteries)
by Merry Jones
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Kelly Kelly said: "

Mystery Fan? Check out the Zoe Hayes series. The first one perfectly blends the world of single motherhood with amateur sleuthing.
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July 02
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Kelly made a comment in the group The Next Best Book ClubNewby from PA topic:
887682 Kelly wrote: "
Hi Jen, I'm also from PA. Just finished American Wife, which I loved. (Hey if you are in a PA book...more
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The Senator's Wife Kelly gave 4 of 5 stars to:
The Senator's Wife (Hardcover)
by Sue Miller
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read in June, 2009

Kelly Kelly said: "
This is all part of my summer vow to read all books that end in the word 'wife.' So far I've read The Wife, American Wife, and A Reliable Wife. (Still working on The Starter Wife and The Zookeephers Wife.)

I admire Sue Miller tre...more
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American Wife: A Nov... Kelly gave 5 of 5 stars to:
American Wife: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Curtis Sittenfeld
my rating:
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read in June, 2009

Kelly Kelly said: "
I avoided this book for a long time. Hated the premise, didn't like the author's last book. Blah blah blah. But I have to say -- I was just blown away by it. It's such a tender-hearted, loving depiction of two unique families brought toget...more
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June 09
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Kelly made a comment on Sheryl's review of Still Alice
887682 Kelly wrote: "
I enjoyed this book too. My editor gave it to me to read to help me in the editing process of my ne...more
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May 24
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Kelly made a comment in the group The Next Best Book ClubYour Latest Splurge topic:
887682 Kelly wrote: "
Even when I cut back everywhere else, I can't cut back on books, magazines, etc. They are the last ...more
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Kelly made a comment in the group The Next Best Book ClubWhat are you reading? topic:
887682 Kelly wrote: "
I just finished ADMISSION (very good) and DOPE THIEF (awesome) am starting PEACE (hopeful so far.)

Ke...more
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Kelly made a comment in the group The Next Best Book ClubPeople of the Book - Shhh.. Dont tell me! topic:
887682 Kelly wrote: "
There are sections of the People of the Book that are so rich and fluid they will "suck you in" -- b...more
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May 14
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Kelly read and liked D.H.'s review of Dope Thief:

"Dope Thief is easily one of the best books I've read this year, a remarkable combination of action and dread, brains and heart, with everything I look for in great crime fiction, and more. While the "mystery" on the cover is certainly a mis...more "
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