Kay Elam Writes

Welcome to my website.  I’m an aspiring author who lives near Nashville, TN with my fabulous husband, Greg.

I’ve finished my first book, a cozy mystery titled MURDER ON MUSIC ROW and I’ve started my second novel, as well as a book of nonfiction. No agent or publisher yet, but the writing continues. I’m told modern writers must also have a web presence…so, here I am.

I began to blog in early 2010, and then took a five-week online class on how to blog. Some of the things I learned:

~~ Be consistent in subject matter. I try to steer my posts toward writing, but sometimes that’s not what comes out. Whatever spews forth is important (at least to me).

~~ Have a schedule and stick to it. I blog on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and I usually (but not always) post in the morning. Most Fridays some of the characters from my book do guest posts, but I really have to watch them to make sure they don’t reveal plot points from MOMR.  When none of the characters are available on Friday, I’ll do an author interview and/or have a contest.

~~ Read lots of other blogs and comment. I’ve read lots of other blogs, especially those of literary agents and others about writing, but I’ve seldom commented–until my class. I’ve now stepped out of my comfort zone and left a few comments. I’ve even participated in some online forums. Watch out twenty-first century. Here I come.

I hope you’ll subscribe to my blog by clicking on the orange button in the upper right corner …or via e-mail near the bottom. I’d also love for you to follow me on Facebook and Twitter. It’s easy–just click the button on the right sidebar. I separated my “writing” Facebook from my personal page so I don’t have many friends yet on the professional site. Won’t you be my friend?  I invite you to comment on my posts and let me know what you think–good or bad. If you enjoy them, please share with your friends.  It’s going to be lots of fun . . . just like MOMR.

You may contact me directly at kayelamwrites@gmail.com.

~Kay