Kellye Abernathy Books

My amazing kids and grandchildren... at the Celebration of Life for my dad in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. My sons and daughter, daughter-in-law and precious little one... all independent thinkers with big hearts and limitless, creative souls...Mom and Dad's great legacy.
Navy honors...standing with my brothers...our Dad was a brave and humble World War 2 veteran.
Here's to you, Dad...we miss you every day.❤️

Here's to my friend, David, who gave me the best present ever when my first book, The Aquamarine Surfboard came out. He had this light box made in the Philippines..
David is an inspirational man in every way. He helped us take great care of my sweet dad, who we lost last year. He is one of the great givers, supporting and inspiring the rest of us.

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Some days all you need is a little journaling time...and a cup of coffee in the garden.
Don't forget to notice your one wild and precious* life today.

*credit to the poet Mary Oliver

Libraries matter.

"Wildly and deeply and all at once"

Thank you, Sarah J. Mass, for this perfect definition of joy...

As a writer, it is fascinating and humbling to witness how my stories are made new by each reader. We bring ourselves to what we read.

Celebrate National Literacy Month and come out to the Trinity River Festival in Fort Worth tomorrow! Tons of fun activities to remind us of the way stories change lives. I'd love to see you there.

Please come out and see me at the at the Trinity River Book Festival on Saturday! I'll be on the Teen and YA book panel, 12:30pm, River Stage and moderating the Little People, Big Stories panel at 10:30am, Cowtown Stage. And don't forget about the Run to Read race at 8am!!!!

It's almost hard to believe how little we know about the ocean. New sea creatures and plants with amazing light-infused characteristics and potential powers are being discovered every day.
The ocean is the Great Mystery.

Excited to be a guest author at the Trinity River Book Festival in Fort Worth, September 14th. Sometimes we learn best by diving into the heart of a good story.

Celebrating Survivors of Domestic Violence, sponsored by Hope's Door, the Wylie Police Department. Mark your calendars!

Joyful last eve of a beautiful beach time!
Whatever you do, keep the faith...and look for the everyday magic.

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Last year, Laguna Beach with family!
Tomorrow I get to do it again...happy, happy...

Come visit me and 39 other authors (all genres) at Author Fest at the Greenville Public Library...an amazing community and inspirational gathering place. Here's to my friend, John Hayden, the librarian who makes it all happen.

Dive into more adventures with Condi Bloom and friends in Dipitous Beach, a magical beach community where anything can happen and where her wise, yoga teacher grandmother, Grand Ella, bakes love into everything she does. Amethyst, The Shallows (Atmosphere Press, 2024) is the second book in The Yellow Cottage series, following The Aquamarine Surfboard (Atmosphere Press, 2022).

Thank you to Lone Star Literary. Whatever you're doing this beautiful summer weekend, find a moment to read. So many great books in the world!

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Sculptor Seward Johnson sends a powerful message with his life-size sculpture of three men and a woman playing chess in a park.
The essence of community, get together, hang out in a park, welcome in others and do something fun!

The essence of things. Listen to what's not said.
Sometimes we don't need the words.

Thank you to Teachers Who Read for the 5 Star review.
Please consider adding The Aquamarine Surfboard and Amethyst, The Shallows to your summer reading list.

Set your intention on attention today... share love✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

Please join Elizabeth Baudry and me for a special QiYoga evening experience, Sunday, July 14, 6:30-8:00pm, at The Mindful Mermaid shop in Allen, Texas.
QiYoga = Qigong + Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidra
Qigong is made up of simple exercises that are thousands of years old, created to move energy in certain ways, along specific circuits throughout the body. Yin yoga works similarly, encouraging relaxation and the release of emotions through breathwork, gentle presence and stretching.

When our energy changes, our mindset shifts, our bodies can heal, our emotions even out, and our nervous system gets a break.

On Sunday, come, allow the best of Qigong and Yin Yoga to support you in the practice of letting go.

All beings and skill levels welcome! Bring a yoga mat (or 2 for extra support), a pillow, an eye pillow / mask and water. Free class option is available. Please message Kellye for info.❤️

Today I hope you find moment to sit at the kid's table!

One of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite authors. She gets right to the heart of things.

One of my favorite reviews of Amethyst, The Shallows!
(After reading a good book, please make time to leave an honest review. Authors notice...and most of us read each and every one. Reviews fuel our writing energy.)
Thank you in advance! 🙏🏻