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Collin Kelley

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Collin Kelley is the author of the mystery/suspense novels Remain In Light and Conquering Venus, both from Vanilla Heart Publishing. He is a finalist for the 2012 Townsend Prize for Fiction for Remain In Light. He is the author of the poetry chapbook, Slow To Burn, which has just been re-issued by Seven Kitchens Press. He is also the author of the collection, Better To Travel, the spoken word album, HalfLife Crisis, and the chapbook, After the Poison. Kelley, a Georgia Author of the Year Award-winner and Pushcart Prize nominee, is also co-editor of the Java Monkey Speaks Poetry Anthology series from Poetry Atlanta Press.



I leave for London this week and I'm in full-scale, last-minute panic over getting everything finished at work, packing, figuring out what I'm going to read, etc. It's amazing how many little details crop up when you're going on a trip. I just keep reminding myself that everything will sort itself out - as it always does.



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Published on June 02, 2012 10:53
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Conquering Venus
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After the Poison
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Slow To Burn
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Remain In Light
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My Mother Demonstrates How To Escape From A Plane Crash (Poetry)
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In the Bjork-penned song "Bedtime Story," Madonna sings that she will no longer use words, because they've "lost their meaning, don't function anymore." In Charles Jensen's latest chapbook, he's rounded up some of those tired words and phrases and in...more
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Remain In Light by Collin Kelley
" This was a fast read because I got caught up in the story. It fulfills its promise of revealing what really happened to Irene's husband and the whereabouts of David. The characters aren't always likeable, especially Diane, but that's what makes th... "
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Mel Chris Thank you so much for the friendship here on Gr :-)

Blessed Footsteps  Memoirs of JR Holden

This is truly a great read for anyone who enjoys cheering for the underdog

Blessings,
Melita


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Troy Thanks for the friend request, Collin. I enjoyed your reading and look forward to interacting with you in the future.


Collin Kelley Jeannie wrote: "Thanks so much for the frienship. BTW, you have a relly cool name...sounds like an actor to me!
Smiles,
Jeannie"


I hope it sounds more like a bestselling author's name. :) Thanks for the friend add Jeannie!


Jeannie Faulkner Barber Thanks so much for the frienship. BTW, you have a relly cool name...sounds like an actor to me!
Smiles,
Jeannie


Bradley I hope you are having a good day! =)

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Andrea Kulman Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads.


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Kate Hey sweetie, Thanks for the thumbs-up on my book. It's so cool to know you really mean it even though we're pals. : ) See ya in Atlanter ... ox k


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