K.D. Pryor's Blog
May 20, 2021
Over the Edge Press Release
Hi And Welcome!
I have some exciting news happening next week on 27 May, and I wanted to make sure you knew about it.
I have been asked to read a passage from my upcoming novel, Letting Go, the first novel in the Dreamscapes series. The book will be released on October 26 and I’m thrilled I can share a preview of the novel with readers from all over the world next Thursday.
I’ll be participating in the May Over the Edge: Open Reading taking place over Zoom from the beautiful city of Galway, Ireland. I had the wonderful pleasure of attending writing workshops facilitated by Susan Millar DuMars when I lived in Galway. Susan and her husband Kevin Higgins run Over the Edge and Susan is the MC for the event.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Galway time, which is 10:30 a.m. Arizona (and Pacific time) and 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. I’ve included the press release below with the zoom link. There will be three readers followed by an open mic session. I hope you can listen in.
Kelley
Kelley Amrein, Francis Edwards, & Aaron Skehan for May Over The Edge: Open Reading on Zoom
The May ‘Over The Edge: Open Reading’ takes place on Zoom on Thursday, May 27th at the usual Over The Edge time 6.30-8.00pm (local Galway time). The Featured Readers are Aaron Skehan,Francis Edwards, & KD Pryor (Kelley Amrein). There will, as always at Over The Edge: Open Readings, be an open-mic after the Featured Readers have finished. New readers are always especially welcome at the open-mic. Anyone interested in taking part in the open-mic should text Kevin Higgins on 087-6431748 or email over-the-edge-openreadings@hotmail.com between 6pm and 6.30pm on the evening of the reading. The MC for the evening will be Susan Millar DuMars.
Aaron Skehan is a 24-year-old student from Waterford, currently studying marine biology in GMIT. He started writing short stories three years ago when he signed up to the creative writing classes in Galway Technical Institute. He mainly writes fiction about student life in Ireland. He recently had his first published short story in ROPES magazine.
KD Pryor (Kelley Amrein) is a writer and world traveller who loves to add elements of her travels into her books. She loves all things mysterious, and ghosts, mythology, and supernatural elements often find their way into her stories. Some of her favourite things include her family, her cats, a walk in the sun along a quiet country road, a stroll in Galway, Ireland where she always finds the best coffee, great books, a cuddly pair of slippers, and warm wool sweaters. Kelley and her husband currently live in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Find her at: www.kdpryor.com.
Francis Xavier Edwards was born in La Ciudad de Nuestra Senora, Reina del Cielo y Los Angeles, commonly known as Los Angeles. He came to the world in the middle of the month, in the middle of the year, in the middle of the last century into a large Irish-Catholic family. At a young age he left home to return to Ireland. 47 years and 25 countries later he finally arrived in 2017. Along the way he encountered poetry and music of many cultures and writers. Musician, traveler, writer, gardener, and observer of the world, he now lives in Galway where one of his many pursuits is writing poetry.
Over The Edge is inviting you to the May Over The Edge: Open Reading on Zoom. Thursday, May 27th, 6.30-8pm
Join The Over The Edge Zoom Meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7389013549
Meeting ID: 738 901 3549
As usual there will be an open-mic after the Featured Readers have finished. New readers are always particularly welcome. The MC for the evening will be Susan Millar DuMars. For further details phone 087-6431748.
Over The Edge acknowledges the ongoing generous financial support of Galway City Council, Poetry Ireland & The Arts Council.
January 8, 2014
The Gatekeepers series on Tour
The Portal’s Choice and The Inn of the Kindred Spirits are on tour again, this time with Bewitching Book Tours. The schedule is below, listing all the places where the books will be featured over the next two weeks. Check out the tour when you get a chance and while you are there be sure to enter to win one of two $25 Amazon gift cards I’m giving away as part of the fun.
Schedule The Gatekeepers of Em’pyrean Series by KD Pryor
January 6- 20
January 6
Night Owl Reviews
http://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Blog/Articles/The-Portals-Choice-by-KD-Pryor
January 6
Extaordinaryreads
http://extaordinaryreads.com/
January 7 Guest blog
Ebook Escapes
http://ebookescapes.com
Guest post: What do enjoy about paranormal stories?
January 8 Spotlight
3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too!
http://3partnersinshopping.blogspot.com
January 9 Interview
Books & Other Spells.
www.nightskydarkstar.blogspot.com
January 10 Interview
Pembroke Sinclair
pembrokesinclair.blogspot.com
January 13 Interview
Bia’s Wonderland
bianca-s-blog.blogspot.ro
January 14 Interview
Fantasy Book Addict
http://www.fantasybookaddict.com/
January 14 Spotlight
Fantasy Book Lane
http://www.fantasybooklane.com/
January 15 Spotlight
Share My Destiny
http://sharemydestiny.blogspot.com
January 15 Spotlight
Author Karen Swart
http://authorkarenswart.blogspot.com/
January 16 Spotlight
Sapphyria’s Book Reviews
http://saphsbookblog.blogspot.com/
January 16 Spotlight
Buried Under Books
http://www.buriedunderbooks.com
January 17 Guest blog
Cherry Mischievous
http://www.cherrymischievous.com
January 17 review
Stephanie Nordkap
http://www.curlingupbythefire.blogspot.com
January 20 Interview and review
Book Bliss
http://lbookbliss.com
January 20 Guest blog
Urban Fantasy Investigations
http://urbanfantasyinvestigations.blogspot.com/
January 7, 2014
Perfect Playlist for The Portal’s Choice
I dedicated The Portalâ€
s Choice to my daughter, Shannon, because she is truly my female voice, willing to listen and give me advice whenever I ask during the writing process. Last August, Shannon left for her first year of college and Iâ€ve missed her very much. This holiday break, Iâ€ve taken advantage of her time at home to get a few questions answered, including some direction as to the best modern songs that Tallis would love to listen to.
Shannon and her iPhone joined me the other day to brainstorm songs that would best fit The Portalâ€s Choice. For me, this was both a crash course in some of the new music out there as well as a way to spend time with my daughter. We both had fun and I realized that I knew many of the songs she played for me but I didnâ€t always know the title or the artist. There were a few tunes I was unfamiliar with, however, and Iâ€m glad Shannon was home to introduce me to some amazing music. Between the two of us, we put together a pretty awesome playlist for The Portalâ€s Choice, including old and new songs. I hope you agree.
The Portalâ€s Choice Playlist
Tiptoe by Imagine Dragons
Still Sane by Lorde
Brave by Sara Barielles
Six Degrees of Separation by The Script
Unwell by Matchbox Twenty
Beautiful Day by U2
Speed of Sound by Coldplay
Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer
Cough Syrup by Young the Giant
Stronger by Kelly Clarkson
Perfect Playlist for The Portal’s Choice
I dedicated The Portal’s Choice to my daughter, Shannon, because she is truly my female voice, willing to listen and give me advice whenever I ask during the writing process. Last August, Shannon left for her first year of college and I’ve missed her very much. This holiday break, I’ve taken advantage of her time at home to get a few questions answered, including some direction as to the best modern songs that Tallis would love to listen to.
Shannon and her iPhone joined me the other day to brainstorm songs that would best fit The Portal’s Choice. For me, this was both a crash course in some of the new music out there as well as a way to spend time with my daughter. We both had fun and I realized that I knew many of the songs she played for me but I didn’t always know the title or the artist. There were a few tunes I was unfamiliar with, however, and I’m glad Shannon was home to introduce me to some amazing music. Between the two of us, we put together a pretty awesome playlist for The Portal’s Choice, including old and new songs. I hope you agree.
The Portal’s Choice Playlist
Tiptoe by Imagine Dragons
Still Sane by Lorde
Brave by Sara Barielles
Six Degrees of Separation by The Script
Unwell by Matchbox Twenty
Beautiful Day by U2
Speed of Sound by Coldplay
Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer
Cough Syrup by Young the Giant
Stronger by Kelly Clarkson
December 10, 2013
Book, Giveaway and Excerpt at Krystal’s Enchanting Reads
Today The Portal’s Choice is at Krystal’s Enchanting Reads. Head to the site where you can enter the giveaway to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card and read an excerpt of the book. Thanks very much to Krystal for hosting my book today on her site.
December 9, 2013
The Portal’s Choice at Chuckles Book Cave
The Portal’s Choice is at Chuckles Book Cave today and you can find a new excerpt posted on the site. Thanks to Chuckles at Chuckles Book Cave for hosting the book.
December 8, 2013
Mythical Books featuring an excerpt from The Portal’s Choice
Mythical Books is hosting The Portal’s Choice and has posted an excerpt from the book today. Thanks so much to the folks at Mythical Books. And to my readers, if you haven’t entered to win one of 2 $25 gift cards, be sure to stop by Mythical Books now and do so. Only 6 days left of the tour and the chance to enter.
December 7, 2013
Guest Post at Book Lovers Life
I have a guest post at Book Lovers Life today as part of my blog tour of The Portal’s Choice and The Inn of the Kindred Spirits. Thanks to Natalia at Book Lovers Life for having me on her site.
December 6, 2013
Read an excerpt from The Portal’s Choice at Once Upon a YA Book
You can read an excerpt from The Portal’s Choice and enter to win one of two $25 Amazon gift cards today at Once Upon a YA Book. I’d like to thank Kimber Leigh Wheaton for hosting my book and me today on her site. Be sure to check it out.
December 5, 2013
The Portal’s Choice featured on Britney Gulbrandsen Website
Check out The Portal’s Choice and another fascinating interview (well, kind of interesting maybe) of me. Today my book and I are featured at Britney Gulbrandsen’s site and I’m very happy to be there. Thanks to Britney for hosting The Portal’s Choice and letting everyone know about The Inn of the Kindred Spirits.
Front Cover of The Inn of the Kindred Spirits
