Kelly Shade

What I’ve Learned About People by Writing Fiction Writers are often asked if their characters are based on real people. The short answer?...

What It’s Like Moving to Different Countries Some people love stability. They plant roots, settle down, and build a life in one place....

Some writers like to keep things light—happy endings, heartwarming moments, and a general sense that the world is mostly  a good place. I...

Let’s get one thing straight: I did not  plan to be a writer. If you had asked me as a kid if I wanted to spend my life crafting stories,...