I'm thrilled to be hosting my #Dyanmis sister, Kristie Cook on my blog today!
We have a fabulous interview from her and at the bottom, make sure to check out the links to pre-order The Supernatural Chronicles: New Orleans: The Wolves now!
Without futher adieu:
Interview
*What
would you be doing right now if you were not an author? Going insane?
I mean, I’m doing that anyway, lol, but if I weren’t writing, I’d be even
worse. In other ways, though, I might be less crazy. Haha! Seriously, probably
still have my own business in one capacity or another. I’m a lifelong
entrepreneur.
*5 years
ago: what were you doing? Getting ready to release the second book in the
Soul Savers series, Purpose.
Mothering a senior, junior, and freshman in high school (and trying to motivate
that senior to get ready for college). Running a construction consulting business
with a partner. I didn’t know it exactly 5 years ago, but about to receive a
huge blow from the husband’s employer and become the sole bread-winner in our
5-person family.
*Do you
have a certain writing ritual? Turn on high-powered box fan (drowns out any
household noise), plant butt in seat, and stare at screen until the fingers
start clicking the keys. Often I’ll go back and read what I wrote the previous
session to make minor edits while getting my head back into the story. I used
to have more of a ritual that involved listening to mood-setting music, but I
don’t have the luxury of that extra time anymore. If I have trouble getting
into the story, I’ll listen to music and go for a walk or take a shower. The
best ideas come in the shower!
*What has
been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? “This
story is a Twilight rip-off.” There have probably been other things said that
some authors would think was worse, but as a creator, I don’t personally think
there’s anything worse than being called a rip-off. Almost every book in the
fantasy and paranormal romance genres, especially about teens and early
twenty-somethings, is compared to Twilight, even those written decades before.
There are going to be some similarities across all books in these genres, but
that doesn’t mean they’re all Twilight rip-offs. These kinds of statements give
no credit to the author who created their own world, characters, and stories.
And that hurts because we’ve all put
our blood, tears, and very souls into our writing, but statements like this so
easily dismiss our investment and our feelings. If people who say this would
focus on the differences, they’d
realize there are many more of those than similarities, and they’d come to
enjoy a lot more stories instead of being so bitter.
*Ever
fangirled over another author? Who was it? I don’t know that I’m
really a fangirling type, although I might fall over at the feet of Chris
Hemsworth or Jensen Ackles. I’m an awkward dork when it comes to meeting most
people, especially when I’m really excited or nervous (which is pretty much
whenever I’m in public). I’m more likely to clam up than squee. I think if I
had the chance to meet J.K. Rowling, I’d freak out. And probably not in a good
way. I’d totally ruin the moment and any opportunity to actually learn anything
from her. Or to even say “hi.”
*Is there
an author you'd like to meet? I’m dying to meet S.T. Bende in person! We’ve
become good friends online, and one of these days, we’ll make that happen.
*Biggest
writing pet peeve? The blinking cursor on a blank page. Whether it’s chapter 1 or
chapter 25, there’s always something a little nerve wracking about that cursor,
as though it’s flashing to purposely taunt you. It’s all the worse when no
other words surround it.
* Do you
read other's reviews of your books? Once in a while, I’ll skim
them. I don’t think it’s healthy to give too much energy to them, but I also
don’t think it’s healthy to completely ignore them. Good reviews can teach you
what you’re doing right by your readers and lower star reviews can teach you
where you can do better. It’s the troll reviews that are bad for you, but you
have to learn that those reviews are not written for you. Someone is either
having a bad day or they’re just plain mean, and that has nothing to do with
you as an author or a person or with your story. They don’t count, and everyone
else who sees them will know that, too.
Kristie Cook is a lifelong, award-winning writer in various
genres, primarily New Adult paranormal romance and contemporary fantasy. Her
internationally bestselling Soul Savers Series includes seven books, as well as
a companion novella, Genesis: A Soul Savers Novella. Over 350,000 Soul Savers
books have been sold, hitting Amazon’s, B&N.com’s, and Apple’s Top 100 Paid
lists.
She has also written The Book of Phoenix trilogy, a New Adult
paranormal romance series that includes The Space Between, The Space Beyond,
and The Space Within. The full trilogy is available now.
Besides writing, Kristie enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and
riding on the back of a motorcycle. She has lived in ten states, but currently
calls Southwest Florida home with her husband, a beagle, and a puggle, but
spends many weekends with her three sons at UCF, cheering on the Knights.
Author's Website & Blog: http://www.KristieCook.com
UK Fan Site: http://www.kristiecookfansite.co.uk
Soul Saver Series Website: http://www.SoulSaversSeries.com
The Book of Phoenix Trilogy: http://www.TheBookofPhoenix.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kristiecookauth
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/KristieCook
Instagram: http://instagram.com/kristiecookauth
For far too long, Sundae Grayson has lived under the tight
control of her father and the wolf pack he leads. At twenty-two and with
college degree in hand, she’s ready to embark on a journey of her own. But when her father is attacked and nearly
killed, she finds a cryptic note in his pocket—a riddle she must solve to save
him. Doing so means delaying the life she desires, but her father is worth it.
Not to mention that if he dies, she becomes alpha, and she’s so not ready for
that. Thank the Angels for Trevor, leader of his own pack and her lifelong
crush, who volunteers to help her.
The riddle sends them on the hunt of their lives. After all,
they must solve the mystery, find the relic they need, and deliver it on time
to save not only their packs, but all of the Amadis, who serve as the Angels’
army on Earth. If they fail, the Demons will win over the world. But what must
be sacrificed for the sake of the greater good?
This novella takes place in the internationally bestselling Soul
Savers series by Kristie Cook, so be prepared to see some favorite characters.
The story’s timeline falls between Promise, Book 1, and Purpose, Book 2.
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/wolves-zon
No comments:
Post a Comment