Colleen Helme's Blog - Posts Tagged "books"

I just returned from career day at a local high school. I was the guest author and it was so fun to talk about writing and some of my experiences. It's funny how excited and passionate I got when talking about my books! As an author, the books you write contain so much of yourself that it's hard to separate the work from the person. A friend of mine read SONGBIRD and because she knows me, she kept thinking things like, "Where did she come up with this?" and "How did she figure all this out?" while reading the book. It was probably somewhat distracting - and I hope didn't ruin her enjoyment of the story. Just as in journalism, there is always a story behind the story - layers that make reading and writing so interesting and enjoyable! It is getting to the heart that brings satisfaction and helps us understand the world in which we live, and a little more about who we are, and who we want to be. One of my favorite quotes sums it all up - "I am more than a human being, I am a human becoming."

Last night I had the opportunity to talk to a group of friends who have a book group and wanted me to review my book, SONGBIRD. I had a wonderful experience talking about fantasy, writing, and the story of SONGBIRD. It was a blast, and so fun to be surrounded by good friends. Writing is a solitary pursuit. I didn't realize how much until I was able to talk about it. I only hope I didn't talk too much! It was also exciting to see that my writing was enjoyed by so many people. As a writer, that's really all you can hope for. That the people who read your work will be glad they spent some time in the worlds and with the characters you created.
Thanks to all my friends and readers on this list!

Volume 6 of the Shelby Nichols Adventure Series, DEEP IN DEATH, will be available JULY 22nd! Get ready for another wild ride!
Back Book Blurb:
Running “errands” for her mob-boss employer, Joey “The Knife” Manetto, often ends with Shelby in trouble, making her cautious about continuing her association with him. Instead, she focuses on a new client who hires Shelby to find her missing mother. What seems like a routine case turns into something more sinister and deadly than she ever imagined. In the meantime, Uncle Joey has summoned Shelby to his office, where she runs into her former nemesis. Shelby inadvertently hears something that makes her fear for the lives of Uncle Joey and his hit-man, Ramos. This time, Uncle Joey is not sure he wants to involve Shelby in something he knows could get her killed. Keeping Shelby’s involvement to a minimum has disastrous results, sending Shelby on a dangerous path. As her investigation unfolds, Shelby finds death at every turn, and soon realizes she is in over her head. Can she escape from danger in time? Or will she find herself deep in death?