I was lucky enough to be recently featured with two amazing children’s book professionals: Mary R. Lanni, and Jenn Naughton! Check out the Video Review of Mulrox and the Malcognitos, and the Podcast episode below. Mary R. Lanni Video Review The awesome Mary R. Lanni, who previously wrote a review and blog post about Mulrox, has posted a video review! Mary is a former librarian and has worked as a reviewer for some big-name publications. Mary has recently started a youtube channel full of children’s book reviews. She’s got a ton of great videos on there. If you are looking …Read More
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First Chapter of the Mulrox and the Malcognitos Audio Book
Ever wanted to hear the characters of Mulrox come to life? What do Mulrox and Great Aunt Griselda sound like? Well you can find out now! Listen below to hear the first chapter of the Mulrox and the Malcognitos Audio Book. People tend to be split on whether they prefer having the author read the audio book or someone else. I’m not sure what’s better, but I know that this was a lot of fun! I did my best to read and direct the voices as I heard them in my head. Some of you may have heard my squirrelmonk …Read More
Mulrox Book Talk Video
I recently recorded a short Mulrox book talk video, introducing me and my books. I recorded the video after a teacher named Ginette Garrity reached out to me. She asked me if I would be interested in recording a video for her students. Ginette works at a school that lost its library. This must be such a disheartening moment, especially for teachers who are trying to encourage literacy and a passion for reading. But instead of feeling defeated, Ginette came up with an idea. If they couldn’t have a physical library to browse for books, she would create a virtual …Read More
Watch the Mulrox and the Malcognitos Launch Party!
Did you miss the Mulrox and the Malcognitos launch party? Well, don’t worry. We recorded the event and you can watch the launch party whenever!
Mulrox and the Malcognitos is Here!
The day is finally here! Mulrox and the Malcognitos is now available everywhere!Â
This is a day I’ve been dreaming of for practically my whole life, and I can’t believe it’s finally here. My book Mulrox and the Malcognitos is published and out in the world. I hope it finds the readers who need it most.
Mulrox And the Malcognitos Virtual Launch Party!
Join the Virtual Launch Party for Mulrox and the Malcognitos!
Brought to you by Middle Grade at Heart and featuring Arianne Costner and Kit Rosewater
Mulrox and the Malcognitos Unboxing Video
I opened the proofs of Mulrox and the Malcognitos and got to see the finished books for the first time!
Mulrox and the Malcognitos Cover Reveal
Check out the Cover Reveal & Author Interview for Mulrox and the Malcognitos brought to you by MG Book Village
Cover Reveal Tomorrow for Mulrox and the Malcognitos
I’m super excited to share that tomorrow is the official cover reveal for Mulrox and the Malcognitos. Ever wonder what a malcognito is? Or what an ogre poet looks like? Well, MG Book Village will have your answers tomorrow! I absolutely adore the cover art, designed by the amazing Matt Rockefeller. And it’s been killing me not being able to share it with everyone. The wait is almost over!! MG Book Village is a website dedicated to supporting middle grade literature and is a fantastic hub for all things middle grade. Tomorrow, they will be sharing not only the incredible …Read More
Mulrox and the Malcognitos Coming March 2020!
Kerelyn Smith’s debut novel, Mulrox and the Malcognitos — Coming March 2020 from Fog Field Press
Announcing Fog Field Press!
Hello Friends! In the last post, I mentioned that I have some exciting news to announce, and the truth is there’s a couple of exciting things. But let’s start with this. I’m now a small business owner! I can’t help but find this hilarious every time I say it. But no joke, I’ve started a sole proprietorship, a small publishing company called Fog Field Press. Fog Field Press Fog Field Press is a publishing company specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Literary Fiction for all ages. We focus on books that promote wonder, compassion, imagination, and curiosity. And check out …Read More
Announcing the Kerelyn Smith Readers Group!
Today I want to announce the launching of the Readers Group! I’ll share things like book announcements, updates on what I’m working on, what’s inspiring me and other random tidbits along with links to the articles I post on the blog.
Hello From Seattle! Let’s Catch Up!
Hello old friends! It’s been awhile since I posted something here. Longer than I at first remembered. The last time I posted on here I had just run a beta reader review of my novel, Mulrox and the Malcognitos. A lot has changed since then! I intended to pick the website back up again and communicate with more regularity. I’m planning to share most of the new content via the Readers Group rather than as blog posts. If you haven’t already, sign up here: Join the Readers Group. Okay well, I intend this post to catch us back up with …Read More
Publishing Journeys: Small Press, Indie, & Amazon Publishing with Eliot Peper
For our second interview I was lucky enough to speak with techno-thriller author and Bay Area native, Eliot Peper. Eliot Peper Eliot Peper writes fast-paced, deeply-researched stories with diverse casts that explore the intersection of technology and society. He is the author of Cumulus, True Blue, Neon Fever Dream, and The Uncommon Series and his books have hit #1 in their categories and been praised by The Verge, Popular Science, Businessweek, io9, and Ars Technica. Eliot is an editor at Scout and an adviser to entrepreneurs and investors. He has helped build various technology businesses, survived dengue fever, translated Virgil’s …Read More
Publishing Journeys: Small Press with Debbie Graber
In the first of our interviews with authors on their publishing journeys, I’m talking with hilarious short story writer, Debbie Graber on her experience working with a small press. Debbie Graber If you like the TV show the Office or the short story writer George Saunders, you will love her work. Debbie Graber has performed at Second City, worked in an office, and received an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from U.C. Riverside at Palm Desert. Her stories have appeared in The Nervous Breakdown,  Harpers,  Zyzzyva, Hobart, and elsewhere. Kevin Kramer Starts on Monday is her first collection of stories. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband. …Read More
Publishing Journeys: Introduction to Publishing
This year I started to get serious about my writing career. In order to do that, I’ve had to gain an understanding of the publishing process. In the past, I only would have seriously considered traditional publishing. However, the more I researched, I started to consider other options. This post was originally going to be about the pros and cons of the different methods of publishing. But as I was writing this article, I realized that although I have done a lot of research, I have not made my final decision nor have I published in any of these routes. …Read More
Speed Writing
I started writing the first draft a new book, and this time through I’m trying something new. I used to work as a Systems Analyst/Project Manager for software development teams. So it’s no surprise that I’m always interested in looking into processes, especially my own, and trying to find areas that can be improved. Writing Faster I’ve been lucky this last year, in that I’ve had a lot more time to write. This year I’ve set a writing goal of 2,000 words a day. This goal, as well as more writing time, has enabled me to get through several drafts …Read More
Calling All Beta Readers
Hello friends, Some exciting news! I’m at the point where I am looking for volunteers to beta read my middle grade work, Mulrox. If this is something that sounds interesting to you please reach out to me in the next week or so. What’s a Beta Reader? A beta reader is someone who reads a book before its publication in order to provide feedback to the writer. Why? If you’ve ever worked in software development, it is like having Beta Testers, or conducting usability research. The point for the writer is to get an idea of what’s working and what …Read More