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Van Isle Poetry Collective

by admin | Oct 30, 2023 | Uncategorized

I was so pleased to learn that one of my poems, Run On Sentence, was chosen as an honourable mention in the Van Isle Poetry Collective’s first poetry contest.  You can read it here.

Van Isle Poetry Collective: Special Editon
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Kelli Etheridge is a Vancouver Island writer who loves dark coffee, dark beer and dark fiction. Member of CANSCAIP, FBCW, and HWA.

As a well-seasoned procrastinator, I've recently b As a well-seasoned procrastinator, I've recently been pondering the how and why of my own procrastinations and how it relates to flow state. I've not only arrived at some interesting ideas about how to move through hesitations and excuses, but I've discovered that procrastination can be beneficial at times. Get the whole story in my latest Substack post - link in bio.

#procrastination #writerprocrastination #flowstate #flowblockers #procrastinatewithpurpose
I'm so delighted to be the moderator for this pane I'm so delighted to be the moderator for this panel with 4 of my Dark Fiction Writing Circle members. If you're attending @wwc_calgary come by our session for some fun tips on how to thrive in a writing circle. 

#writingcircles #WWC #whenwordscollide #writingpanelmoderator #darkfiction
My short story, Submerged, received an honourable My short story, Submerged, received an honourable mention in the 1st Quarter of the Writers & Illustrators of the Future contest! Now it just needs to find a home where people can read it.

#writers&illustratorsofthefuture #writingcontest #shortstory #authorlife 

https://writersofthefuture.com/writers-of-the-future-1st-quarter-winners-announced-for-volume-43/
So excited and proud of my friend @wardnorcutt for So excited and proud of my friend @wardnorcutt for self-publishing his children’s book! Now I have my own signed copy! The message is marvellous. Get a copy for a child in your life or for the child in you.  #wardnorcutt #vancouverislandauthor #thesaunterlings #authorfriends
Do you choose a word of the year? I'd love to hear Do you choose a word of the year? I'd love to hear about it--what it means to you and how you plan to implement it. Comment here or on my Substack post.

My word for 2026 is...

Find it on Substack to see what I'll be focusing on all year. Link in bio. 

#wordoftheyear #wordoftheyear2026 #2026goals #authorgoals #writerfocus #flowstategoals #writerflow #wordstoliveby
My goal was 100 submissions for 2025, but I didn't My goal was 100 submissions for 2025, but I didn't quite make it there, although I don't feel as if I failed. There was forward momentum this year. And selling our house, and now preparing to move has been a wild distraction since May. I'll still keep track of all my submissions in 2026, but will be focusing on my word count and output more. 

#2025submissions #writersubmissions #submissions #writinggoal #wordcount #authoraspirations
Happy Solstice to all my friends and fellow author Happy Solstice to all my friends and fellow authors. 

Check out my latest Substack post for ideas for how our spirits and our craft can thrive in these winter months. Link in bio.

#wintersolstice #darknessforflow #writingindarkness #flowstate #flow #thedark #wintertime #writerlife #scaredofthedark
Join me in January at the FBCW's Writing Intensive Join me in January at the FBCW's Writing Intensive for my presentation on flow. 

Make 2026 your best writing year yet! From craft techniques to business strategies, the New Year, New Skills Writing Intensive offers something for writers at any career stage. Join us online for a full five days of programming, Monday, January 26 to Friday, January 30, 2026, where you’ll:

Learn how to finance your projects through crowdfunding with John Ward 
Add interview skills to your research arsenal with Gail Anderson-Dargatz.
Experiment with editing through postcard microfiction with Hannah Bel. Davis. Harness the power of flow in your writing practice with Kelli Etheridge. Learn how to pitch presentations to the FBCW and other organizations. And more! 

Registration and information in the Linktree in bio.

#fbcw #harnessflowstate #flowforauthors #flowworkshop #writingintensive #writingskills #authorflow
Fun places to read in Mexico. #vacationreads #pool Fun places to read in Mexico. #vacationreads #poolsidebooks #favouriteplacestoread
I've returned from #flowforwriters with @stevenkot I've returned from #flowforwriters with @stevenkotler feeling refreshed and ready to guard my flow zone for my productivity and my well-being. I've shared a few sign options as a free download so you can protect your own flow state.

Find the Substack link in my bio.

#flowstate #flowzone #stevenkotler #writingroutines #creativitybound #fuckoffimflowing
@stevenkotler is as intelligent, funny and down to @stevenkotler is as intelligent, funny and down to earth as I imagined he would be. #flowforwriters is a great experience so far. Looking forward to applying the writing techniques when home. #flowstate #writingadvice #inspiredwriter #authorworkshop #flow #canadianwriter
Foggy Los Angeles night. My brain is tired but my Foggy Los Angeles night. My brain is tired but my spirit is inspired by a day spent learning from @stevenkotler. Flow for Writers is a game changer. This is only day 1. #writingworkshop #flowforwriters #groundedagain #flowstatehereicome #flowsuperpowers
Join me and five other members of the Dark Fiction Join me and five other members of the Dark Fiction Writing Circle on October 28th where we will read creepy tales to get you in the mood for my favourite holiday. Register online (see bio for link). I am so grateful for all the authors in this circle that I facilitate for the Federation of BC Writers! #fbcw #darkfiction #spookystorytime #writingcircle #federationofbcwriters #onlinereadings #authorspotlights
I'll be reading from my story, Infanticipation, on I'll be reading from my story, Infanticipation, on Sunday (10am Pacific time). I'd love for you to join me and some of the other Choices Anthology authors as we share tales of reproductive horror. Link in bio. Thanks to Dianna Gunn for being an amazing editor and organizer!
#choicesanthology #reproductivehorror #renaissancepress #infanticipation #anthologyreading #booklaunch
A book that made me informed, inspired and sometim A book that made me informed, inspired and sometimes weepy…#asmallfurryprayer by @stevenkotler Can’t wait to meet the author in a few weeks at #flowforwriters in Los Angeles. #booksthatinspire #dogrescue
Choices, a reproductive horror anthology from Rena Choices, a reproductive horror anthology from Renaissance Press, became available yesterday! You can find my story, Infanticipation, among other fabulous stories. 
#renaissancepress #horroranthology #choicesanthology #canadianpublisher #diannagunn
Find out why reading can be a great challenge for Find out why reading can be a great challenge for me, but why it can feel amazing. I also share how music is one of my favourite flow hacks.  Pop over to Substack to read all about it. #flowstate #flowforwriters #creativeflow #writerlife #stevenkotlerfan
Loved this book by @stevenkotler. It’s worth a r Loved this book by @stevenkotler. It’s worth a read if you want to achieve great things. Much of it has to do with flow, my current topic of obsession.  #artoftheimpossible #flowstate #stevenkotler #writersflow
Earlier this year I had a story, Infanticipation, Earlier this year I had a story, Infanticipation, accepted into Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror with Renaissance Press, a Canadian Publisher. Today I’m pleased to be able to share more about this anthology with you, starting with this incredible cover.

Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror releases on September 30th and ebook preorders are open right now! Print preorders will become available closer to the release date, and you can expect an announcement here when they do.

Preorder Choices e-book: An Anthology of horror today! https://books2read.com/u/3JYo9Q

#reproductivehorror #ChoicesAnthology #horrorauthor #renaissancepress #horroranthology
The waxy remains of a good morning of flow writing The waxy remains of a good morning of flow writing. I’ve been lighting a beeswax candle at the beginning of a writing stretch as a flow trigger. Today I did a whole short story first draft in one smooth stretch. I’ve been taking notes on my flow state to track what works and what doesn’t.  #flowwriting #flowtrigger #writingjourney #addictedtoflow #writingproductivity #candleflowtrigger
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