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My Favourite Books of 2020

by Kelly Duran

Here are my fave 2020 books in three categories: Fiction, Debuts and Audiobooks.

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The book I'm currently writing is the first one I've ever set in my hometown and I'm kicking myself for never doing it before. It is so much fun to write about a place I know and love so much.

#1LineWed #onelinewednesday #amwriting

Hello friends! I've been doing a little work on my website and, as part of that process, put together a list of random facts about me. A look behind the curtain as it were. I thought they were interesting so maybe you will too:

🏡 I have lived in 32 houses and went to 13 schools. Those experiences have significantly shaped me into the person I am today.

😬 I once fell UP the stairs and broke my front tooth. I’m talented that way.

🏁 I drive a stick shift and have a lead foot. The ‘oh-shit’ handles get used a lot in my car when I’m driving with people who are not used to my driving “style”.

📔 I worked at 6 different bookstores in the Chapters/Indigo chain. I loved the discount but hated the stupid customer questions like “I’m looking for a book…its yellow.” Oh the yellow book, of course, it's right over here. 🙄

🏃‍♀️ I started running in 2013 with a goal of eventually tackling a half marathon. So far I've done three 5Ks, one 8K and one 10K. I'm still thinking about that half marathon but I suspect that day is still a few years away.

🔨I made my mum a stool in Grade 7 Woodworking Class and ‘borrowed’ it from her when my first baby was born. She never got it back. It’s more than 20 years old now and sits in my office.

🎤 The first live music event I ever attended was the New Kids on the Block concert when I was 12 years old. My friends and I went in a limo. I wore a fedora. It was one of the best nights of my life.

👠 I really hate wearing shoes. I need to move to a place where it’s okay to go barefoot all day long. I’d put on flip flops for fancy occasions. Obviously…

So that's a little bit about me. Care to share your own random fun facts?

The rain is falling, everyone is asleep and my coffee cup is full, a perfect setup for Sunday morning reading. I’ve heard great things about this one. 👏

I’ve had this image saved for years and every time I start feeling a little disenchanted with publishing I bring it up as a reminder of why I keep writing. (So, I look at it a lot.)

Its a reminder that I must be my own champion and can’t let my doubt take over. I can only control the words I write and the goals I set. Everything else is out of my hands, which is where the fearless part comes in. 😁

Happy Friday my friends. Be sure to spare some time this weekend for whatever sets your soul on fire. 🔥

Hooray! I’ve officially passed the midpoint of this work in progress and am pushing forward to the final half. Things are picking up and my main character Beth (who I absolutely LOVE writing) is in for a bit of a ride. Buckle up my friend…the All is Lost moment looms. 😬

#amwriting #writing #authorlife #amdrafting #wfwa

This week's #1LineWed is from my current project and is something most people have asked themselves at one point.

It's amazing how heavy the what-ifs can feel sometimes.

#OneLineWed #onelinewednesday #amwriting

📚WOMEN'S FICTION DAY GIVEAWAY 🎉

In celebration of this fun day, I've got two giveaways happening. One for readers (so pretty much everyone) and one focused on helping aspiring Women’s Fiction writers. Here are the prize details:

Open to EVERYONE: One $25 online gift card to either Bookshop.org (US) or Indigo/Chapters (CAN).

Only for WOMEN'S FICTION WRITERS: Query Letter & First Chapter Critique plus a 1-hour Zoom Session to review my comments and just chat.

TO ENTER: Simply visit my website (link in bio) and fill out the form.

🌟Bonus entries if you subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on Instagram. 😁

▪️ Contest ends Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 11:59PM PST.

▪️ Must be 18 years or older. Open to US & Canada. Winner selected randomly.

▪️ This contest is not administered, associated, or sponsored by Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.

#womensfictionday #WFDay #WFWA #amwriting #womensfiction #amwritingWF @womensfictionwriters

Do you listen to audiobooks? 🎧

Ever since my debut novel released in audiobook-only format on Audible Originals, I've had lots of different feedback. Some people that had never tried listening to books before are now die hard converts, consuming audiobooks at a rapid pace. Others have told me they simply weren't able to get into listening to a book rather than reading one.

Obviously I'm in the die hard category and I've been on a roll lately with some absolutely fantastic listens. Here are some of my recent faves:

✈️PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION - written by @emilyhenrywrites and narrated by @justjuliawhalen

♾️THE SOULMATE EQUATION - written by @christinalauren and narrated by @pattimurin

☀️LAST SUMMER AT THE GOLDEN HOTEL - written by @elyssafriedland and narrated by @justjuliawhalen

💍THE LIFE LUCY KNEW - written by @karmakbrown and narrated by @jorjeanamarie_

📚THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY - written by @mattzhaig and narrated by Carey Mulligan

How about you? What have you listened to and loved? I'm always on the hunt for new audiobook recommendations so please share away. 👍

#audibookmonth #audiobooks #books #amreading

"You'll find what you need to find" because books truly are magic. ❤️

I’ve been so looking forward to this new book from @jenniferweinerwrites and it is proving to be perfect company on this gray Saturday morning. ☁️📖☕️

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