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(since December 07)

Kelly's bookshelves

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	Lia 118 books 370 friends
	Tracy 2 books 467 friends
	Tammy 173 books 617 friends
	Jill 196 books 99 friends
	Nico 330 books 86 friends
	Taylor 9 books 1284 friends
	Vic 243 books 14 friends
	Laura 240 books 614 friends
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Kelly Moran

author profile

url

http://www.goodreads.com/profile/AuthorKellyMoran

born

September 10, 1977

gender

female

place of birth

Milwaukee, United States

website

http://www.authorkellymoran.com

genre

Romance, Mystery & Thrillers, Children's Books

influences

Anyone and Everything around me.

about this author

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Kelly Moran is a three time published author, recipient of an Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement, inducted into the Who's Who Book of Americans, respected reviewer for BookPleasures, a RWA member, and an avid reader.
“A deftly written story, sure to be a great addition to collections.”~Midwest Book Reviews
“Kelly Moran has a writing style like no other I’ve ever encountered. Moran will hook the reader from the start and hold their attention until the end. Well-written and a wonderful read! I look forward to more reads by this author and will keep my eyes peeled for them.” ~BookPleasures
~"She has talent, of that I'm sure". Francine Craft, 20X published author
~"When the Leaves Stop Falling is a nov...more

[close] Kelly Moran is a three time published author, recipient of an Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement, inducted into the Who's Who Book of Americans, respected reviewer for BookPleasures, a RWA member, and an avid reader.
“A deftly written story, sure to be a great addition to collections.”~Midwest Book Reviews
“Kelly Moran has a writing style like no other I’ve ever encountered. Moran will hook the reader from the start and hold their attention until the end. Well-written and a wonderful read! I look forward to more reads by this author and will keep my eyes peeled for them.” ~BookPleasures
~"She has talent, of that I'm sure". Francine Craft, 20X published author
~"When the Leaves Stop Falling is a novel that will bring its readers to tears with love, sadness and pity. It is a story for all your emotions, good and bad." Leigh O'Donovan, Authors on the Rise Magazine
"What a wonderful, poignant, and bittersweet story, once you start reading you quickly find yourself totally immersed in the story making it almost impossible to put down until the very end. The authors unique style of writing really brings this story to life in a manner not often seen. Probably the closest comparison to her style of writing would be something by Nicholas Sparks. Ms. Moran is still new in her book writing career but after reading her latest book I really expect great things from her in the future. " ~Kaseysview.com Reviewer
~"I have found Kelly Moran's writing to be comparative to Nicolas Sparks. Intriguing, compelling, and heart wrenching. More than just a romance." L. Lorbeske, private reader.
~"For the romantics out there...really enjoyed this book... a keen reader of this type of story and strongly recommend this book to others."
Steven Preece, Author on When The Leaves Stop Falling.
~"The best romance that I have read in a long time." Diane S. private reader, on When The Leaves Stop Falling
~"It had all the elements I look for in a story." K. Cole, private reader, on When The Leaves Stop Falling.
~"The characters are interesting, their stories are moving, and is a page turner. And did I mention that I cried? That's good stuff." Ben Tanzer, Author on When The Leaves Stop Falling.
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books by Kelly Moran

combine editions
avg rating: 4.44 | 32 ratings | 2 distinct works

	When The Leaves Stop Falling (Paperback) by Kelly Moran (goodreads author!) avg rating 4.48 — 21 ratings — published 2007	my rating:
	An Insomniac's Dream: A Collection of Poems and Short Stories (Paperback) by Kelly Moran (goodreads author!) avg rating 4.36 — 11 ratings — published 2005	my rating:

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Kelly's writing

Book Promotion and Business Site (Literature & Fiction)

1 chapters — updated 05/19/2008 10:52AM

description: This is a link to a great site to help you promote your business or your books.

Idle Thursday (Literature & Fiction)

1 chapters — updated 04/14/2008 10:52AM

description: Literature Novella I'm writing.

The Drake House (Romance)

1 chapters — updated 04/12/2008 07:08AM

description: This is an excerpt from the romantic suspense I'm writing now.

Kelly is currently reading

	07/19 Kelly is currently reading: Kiss The Moon (Mass Market Paperback) by Carla Neggers bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
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July 23

Kelly made a comment in the group Authors Society—In need of help topic:

Kelly wrote: "CALLING ALL PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE!!! I need to interview you for research for a new book....more "

July 19

Kelly is currently reading:
Kiss The Moon (Mass Market Paperback)
by Carla Neggers
bookshelves: currently-reading

my rating:

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Kelly made a comment on Laurel's profile:

Kelly wrote: "Thanks for all the comments on my reviews!!!
~K "

July 18

Kelly gave

to:
Before The Storm (Paperback)
by Diane Chamberlain (Goodreads author!)
bookshelves: my-reviews

my rating:

Kelly said: "I found Before the Storm, by Diane Chamberlain, enchanting. Diane Chamberlain is an award-winning author of seventeen novels. She resides in North Carolina.
Laurel Lockwood, due to post-partum depression and alcoholism, lost her son to the system. R...more I found Before the Storm, by Diane Chamberlain, enchanting. Diane Chamberlain is an award-winning author of seventeen novels. She resides in North Carolina.
Laurel Lockwood, due to post-partum depression and alcoholism, lost her son to the system. Returned at a year old, Laurel spent the rest of her life making up for her mistakes and being the best mom she could be to them. Her son, Andy has special needs and she hesitated to let him go to the church lock-in social. The church that night is consumed by fire, trapping the children and chaperones inside. Andy survives and manages to save others, as well. But the hero of the small town quickly turns into a suspect when some witnesses step forward and evidence is found tying him to the arson. Her daughter, Maggie has secrets of her own as the plot unfolds in this twisted investigation. Laurel finds herself asking how well she really knows her kids and how far she was willing to go to protect them.
Taken in first person point of view, from several different sources, makes this book a compelling read. Normally first person is very difficult to make secondary characters stand out and be heard. But this book almost had no secondary characters, as each had a voice. The book also jumped from past to present, seeming as if you are reading two different stories at once. Typically when this is done, it makes the book drag out, but it only engaged me further. Doing this style also can be harder to follow, but that wasn’t the case either.
Diane Chamberlain is a mastermind at crimes of the soul. Before the Storm breaks your heart again and again with each chapter. Amongst this, the investigation is alluring and not at all predictable. There were a few twists the reader will see coming, but the way it was written you can’t help but feel surprised anyhow. And whoa, the ones you don’t see…watch out. The characters were believable and relatable. It’s hard to imagine they are fiction. Even down to the flaws you loved them, rooted for them. The plot flowed well, both the past and the present. I think most of all, I liked that the book was written without giving you a whole picture of the history of the characters or events. You had to learn both in pieces. Very intriguing. Before the Storm is a haunting, powerful, and mesmerizing story, sure to win the hearts of any audience.

Kelly Moran
Author and Reviewer
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July 17

Kelly gave

to:
The Rabbit and The Snowman (Paperback)
by Sally O. Lee
bookshelves: my-reviews

my rating:

Kelly said: "I found The Rabbit and the Snowman, by Sally O. Lee enchanting. The author states on her site, that after many years of painting and drawing, she tried her hand at children’s books. She now has eighteen children’s books and two novellas that can ...more "

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July 16

Kelly gave

to:
Borrowed Lives (Mass Market Paperback)
by Laramie Dunaway
bookshelves: my-reviews

my rating:

Kelly said: "Borrowed Lives, by Laramie Dunaway is a sinfully clever tale. Issued for a reprint in October of 2008, the first edition was published in 1992. I find the author’s story almost as intriguing as the book. Laramie Dunaway, a pseudonym for Raymond Obs...more Borrowed Lives, by Laramie Dunaway is a sinfully clever tale. Issued for a reprint in October of 2008, the first edition was published in 1992. I find the author’s story almost as intriguing as the book. Laramie Dunaway, a pseudonym for Raymond Obstfeld, has written over forty other books and screenplays. He teaches creative writing at Orange Coast College and is a contributing editor to Writer’s Digest magazine. He is a New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestseller for a previous publication. He was also nominated for an Edgar Award. He created the pen name, Laramie Dunaway, for this series out of fear he would not be taken seriously as a man writing as a woman. He quote, “came clean”, with this edition. He resides in Tustin, California with his family.
Luna Devon finds herself at a stalemate. She was writing her thesis, applying for teaching positions, and in the process of a divorce. She’s timid, predictable, and boring. Her best friend, Wren Caldwell, however, is not. She’s quirky, gorgeous, and outrageously brilliant. When a bizarre shooting takes Wren’s life, Luna makes the decision to reinvent herself… as Wren! Taking the position as a journalist for a trendy California magazine and beginning a romance with a man who just wants her to be herself, Luna aka Wren is in deeper than she imagined. Her ex, Byron shows up ready to go along with the scam. She falls in with a group of ecological terrorists. Her father has taken a preteen Indian medicine woman for his new wife. Luna swiftly discovers her life is the stuff movies are made of.
As with most reprints, the book is a bit outdated with current styles and events. It also had several grammatical errors, but I had the galley copy and expect these will be corrected before publication.
Laramie Dunaway skillfully creates a masterpiece of intelligence, humor, and intrigue with Borrowed Lives. The characters were relatable and believable. There were aspects of the book that the reader will know is coming, such as the shooting in the beginning of the book. However, the author puts such a spin on it that you can’t help but feel shocked anyhow. Even the twists had twists. The writing style of this miraculous story is so unique that it’s impossible to put down and draws you in at the first chapter. Borrowed Lives is a sassy, brazen, and witty story, sure to entertain any audience.

Kelly Moran,
Author and Reviewer
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July 13

Kelly read and liked MLE's review of September Dawn:

"This book will make you MAD! I can't believe this cover-up really happened. I felt like throwing up reading about the details of the massacre toward the end of the book. It was interesting to learn about the History of the Mormon religion but I didn'...more "

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Kelly read and liked Wayne's review of September Dawn:

"This book is not just an attempt to capitalize off the success of the movie. The author is well researched and represents a measured interpretation of the historical record. The love story, which did not likely occur, adds an element of human decency...more "

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Kelly read and liked Carole's review of September Dawn:

"I wrote this book! Sorry I'm blowing my own horn! "

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Kelly read and liked J. Kaye's review of September Dawn:

"The Fancher-Baker wagon train travels from Arkansas and Missouri through Utah on their way to California. They’d stopped to rest their cattle and horses in a valley called Mountain Meadows. Little did they know, this valley is within the Iron Count...more "

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Kelly's favorite quotes

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."
— Dr. Seuss

tags: confidence, individuality

3493 people liked it

"A room without books is like a body without a soul."
— Marcus Tullius Cicero

tags: books, soul

2186 people liked it

"I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying."
— Oscar Wilde

tags: intelligence, self-deprication

1349 people liked it

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye."
— Miss Piggy

tags: humor

947 people liked it

"I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal."
— Jane Austen

745 people liked it

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Are you currently saving money like its going out of style or expecting to kis...more

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A chance in quick form to give your recent impressions of a movie you just watched--on the big screen or on dvd. Good or bad; life-changing or just s...more

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Kelly's friend comments

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from Barbara

31 days ago, 03:14PM

Congrats on your recent sale, Kelly!

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from Kelly

06/18/2008 10:42AM

I am so excited! I just signed a 3 book deal with a traditional publisher! Whew, finally!

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from Icha

06/15/2008 08:54PM

cool! me too.

have a great day!

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from Jessica

06/15/2008 04:54AM

hi Kelly...thanks for your note...I've not forgotten you nor your book!
hope you're well--
J.

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from Icha

06/15/2008 01:12AM

Hi Kelly! how are you?

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from Jessica

04/26/2008 06:47AM

dearest Kelly:
sorry I've been out of touch...have been v busy with end-of-semester crunchtime...and as you can see I am still 'currently reading' your collection! but it's coming with me to VT were I am journeying today to see my folks, my dad not v well...
how are you??
cheers,
JT

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from Jacqueline

03/25/2008 12:18PM

Hi Kelly,
Thank you for adding me,I hope we will be good friends,I am starting today to write for the first time,I dont know how or what i,m going to write about,but i,m going to give it a try.I have no experience and have never tried before but it is something i always wanted to do,so wish me luck.
ps any tips would be welcome....
all the best for 08 xx
love Jacqui

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from Shawnette

03/19/2008 08:30PM

Kelly...Thanks for the invite into your circle of friends....wishing you all the best in 2008...that's quite an impressive friend list and bookshelf you have there...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all book recommendations you may have...Happy Reading :-)

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from Holli

03/17/2008 08:15PM

Your book looks so interesting...I can't wait to read it :)

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from Birgit and Roger

02/22/2008 10:17PM

Hi Kelly, we are very glad that we had a chance to meet you here!
Take care, R&B

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from Heather

02/19/2008 11:10AM

Hello! Thank you for adding me..I look forward to comparing reading lists :)

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from Laura

02/15/2008 09:19AM

Hi, Kelly--
Thanks for the invitation! Can't remember if I gave you the blog for my latest novel "The Witches of Dixie: Book One of the Witchery Series." I put up the first two chapters yesterday. I think I had different chapters up on that blog when I received your message. What a crazy year (grin)!

Anyway, here it is: http://www.TheWitchesofDixie.b...

Happy reading and magickal blessings!

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from Kelly

02/12/2008 12:18PM

So, I'm an idiot. Today isn't Wednesday and my brain hit the snooze button. Sigh. The book is out Thursday, not tomorrow.

(sheepishly)
Kelly

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from Anna

02/11/2008 12:33PM

Hi Kelly, Thanks for adding me too. :)
~Anna

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from Angelina

02/11/2008 11:49AM

Awww thanks, but actually the icon is me at age six! One of those Olan Mills things! But thank you!!!

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from Robyn

02/10/2008 02:56PM

Lovely to meet you, too, Kelly. I hope we can share some good reads.

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from Kelly

02/10/2008 12:16PM

Thank you, Kelly. The pleasure is mine. Always nice to touch base with others in the industry. Well met.

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from Melika

02/10/2008 10:12AM

Hi Kelly,

No problem! :D It sounds like a fantastic read! :D

Melika

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from Fran

02/08/2008 04:16PM

Hi Kelly :). Thanks a bunch for friending me and adding my book.

Happy goodreading,

Fran

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from Katie

02/07/2008 06:37PM

Nice to meet you; can't wait to read your book!

Best,

Katie

http://katies101books.blogspot...
http://fauxpasfashion.blogspot...

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from Heidi

02/07/2008 01:10PM

Hey, Kelly, thanks for ordering some of my books. I sure hope you enjoy them! You'll have to let me know after you've had a chance to read them, okay? :-)

Best,
Heidi
www.HeidiBetts.com
www.HeidiBetts.com/WIPsandChains

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from Jodie

02/07/2008 09:14AM

Hey Kelly,
I ordered your book. Hope to get it soon! :)
Jodie

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from Emma

02/07/2008 06:00AM

Hello Kelly,
i really enjoy and good suspense & mystery book,
i like face paced action, snappy dialogue <( love a good come-back line, or a good put-down line)
murder, mystery, mayhem and or course a real electric chemistry from the main and secondary characters.

So Kelly which of your books would you recommended a first timer reader to your novels begin with
and
are any of your books serials?

Emma

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from Paul

02/06/2008 09:23PM

Nice website, nice pix, nice books ... best of luck with it all!

Paul

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from Tamma

02/06/2008 03:43PM

Took a look at your site...beautiful photos. Looking forward to your book when life slows down a bit. :)

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from Gemma

02/06/2008 11:47AM

Hi Kelly, Pleasure to meet you too!

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from Tiffany

02/06/2008 11:29AM