Come on in, Kathleen. You've written some of my favorite books. Have a seat. Have a brownie while I pour the coffee. Get comfortable before I grill, I mean ask, you some questions.
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1. Why
do you write the genre you write?
I write Contemporary Western Romance because that is what
I like to read. I’ve read just about every genre out there and I found myself
gravitating towards books with cowboys.
2. What
does your family say about your writing?
They are very supportive. My dad wears a t-shirt with
Callie’s Heart cover on it at his retirement home and he loves when people ask
what it is. The outpouring of support has been absolutely amazing.
3. What
is the hardest part of being a writer for you?
Staying off facebook.
Seriously the hardest part is knowing there is a deadline.
4. What’s
one piece of advice you give to an aspiring writer?
Build your social network before you are published. If
you do a little everyday by the time your book is released you can hit the
ground running.
5. Do
you open a bottle of wine if you get a bad review?
No, maybe I should.
6. How
do you handle rejection?
First I’m insulted, then mad. If feedback is given I take
that into consideration. Sometimes feedback and advice is needed.
7. What
advice would you give to an aspiring writer who gets rejections?
Don’t give up. I was told by a contest judge to never
write again. I can laugh now but at the time I was devastated—BUT—I reread what
she said a few days later when I was in a better frame of mind. I didn’t know
the rules of writing and the rules of romance writing. I knew my story was
good. I reedited it after looking up the rules and kept entering it – Texas
Haven – into RWA contests. Ones that gave feedback from a judge. It became my
best learning tool.
8. What
one thing would you change about your writing career?
I feel as though I wasted a whole year trying to find an
agent. For some reason I thought that’s what you were supposed to do. I wish I
had known that you could submit to publishers yourself.
9. Is
editing a learning experience for you or a nightmare? Explain.
The first edit of each book is a nightmare when you see
all the red marks and corrections you have to make. I take a deep breath and dive
in, taking one thing at a time. I have learned so much. I believe that a good
editor works with an author and offers advice and explanations as to why things
need to be changed. I’m happy to change it to make it right, but I also like to
educate and push myself to be a better writer.
10. Paperback
or ebook?
I love my kindle
11. Publisher
or Self-Publishing?
Both, either
12. How
important are your book covers?
A cover can make or break sales. The cover artist asks
what is the most important thing you want on your cover—I always say that it
needs to scream western. I shop using my kindle and the covers are small. I
scroll through until I see a western. Having a good looking male on the cover
never hurts.
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1. What’s
your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Pumpkin pie
2. Favorite
meal is…
Prime Rib
3. Name
one place you’ve never been that you’re dying to visit.
Ireland
4. Your
favorite vacation spot is…
I love cruises
5. First
name of the one man or woman who got away.
Starts with a D
6. Favorite
color is…
Blue
7. Favorite
car is…
Mine- I’m not fussy
8. Gourmet
meal out or shopping trip?
Shopping trip
9. What
do you do to cheer yourself up if you’re having a bad day?
I write
10. Name
an embarrassing moment you’ve had in four sentences or less.
For the first month or so after meeting my daughter in
law, Brittany I kept calling her Courtney. Have no idea why.
A BIT ABOUT TEXAS HAVEN
Everything in Annie Douglas' life has taught her that men can’t be
trusted. Although Burke is big, strong, and not seemingly gentle, Annie
feels drawn to the handsome Texas cowboy. Upon discovering Burke’s
advertisement for a wife, Annie shyly asks if he might consider her.
Burke Dawson wants children; unfortunately, that also includes a
wife. His first wife was a citified hellcat who stole half of his ranch.
Now Burke’s determined to find an honest country girl with no
expectations of love. Misunderstandings, accidents, and treachery leads
to Annie leaving shattered and alone. Can their shaking start lead to
the possible loving relationship they both desire but neither is sure
of?
BUY LINKS
Secret Cravings (all formats)
10 comments:
Awesome chat girls!! Loved finding out more about you Kathleen and thanks for the great words of wisdom!! Muah!
Thanks Liberty!!
Thank you Jean for hosting me on your awesome blog!!
Great interview, enjoyed it! Always nice to read more about an author. Glad you did not stop writing!
Thanks Amber!!
Wonderful interview. I think it's great your father wears a t-shirt with the Callie's Heart cover
Lindsay- I tried to get him to go into his friends places and download my book onto their computers- No he didn't like that idea-LOL
Really good post. You have a great perspective on things. I hope you and Courtney are now doing fine;) I appreciate your encouragement. You always take the time to share information, Kathleen, and so does Jean.
Great interview ladies and loved your book blurb Kathleen.
LOL- actually Courtney is having my grand daughter in August. I feel as though I was so lucky to have friends that helped me and shared their knowledge with me. I think we benefit from helping each other.
Great interview, ladies ... and there were so many points I agreed. Don't give up and don't listen to people who tell you to "do something else". Good on'ya, Kathleen, for keep on going!
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