Book info:
Author: Kat de Falla
Pub. Date: May 24, 2018
Publisher: Kat de Falla
Formats: Paperback,
eBook
Pages: 40
Synopsis:
Manda Wolfgram is a struggling literary agent
who is looking for the perfect manuscript to land in her lap and the perfect
man to land in her bed. When the sixth-floor hottie finally asks her out, she
gets more than she bargained for. How can a girl wrap her brain around a
Shakespearean actor who writes erotica?
Harry Sackes leads a double life: making a
career as an author by day and dipping into the dark underworld of criminals at
night. The moment he sees Manda in his twin brother's arms, his whole life
becomes his personal Shakespearean trag-comedy of mistaken identity and
unrequited love in this fast-paced chick lit romance.
Author Interview:
-->Author Interview:
1.What does your writing process look like? Do you know the
whole story when you start? Or do you
just start writing and go with it (seat of the pants writing)? If you plan it out, how do you do that? Outline, notecards, post-it-notes, etc.?
I have a brilliant flash of an idea…of a book I MYSELF would
like to read and go from there. I do a lot more plotting now than I did when I
first started my writing journey. But I love and need the whole process to be
as organic as possible, less scripted and more from the heart. Plotting helps
tighten your story arc, helps scenes flow and makes the whole book more
cohesive. Truth be told, I love the whole process.
2. Do you edit as you go, or wait till you're finished
before you edit? How many times would
you say you go over it yourself before having another set of eyes look it over?
I believe it’s best to write the book. Just GO and let if
FLOW. Write it and come back and fix things later. This gives the writer’s emotions
free reign to fully express themselves. If a book is too structured or
outlined, and the writer has a strict schedule, it becomes too much like a job.
Writing is my creative outlet so when I’m in a recliner with my feet up…words
flow. Of course, after the story is done, I write, re-write, have my writing
partner tear it apart, then write more. Writing is rewriting. But as a writing
teacher once said, “Fiction is about a character in a story with problem.”
Starting there is the best advice I’ve ever had.
3. Are you part of a
writers group that gets together and helps each other with their writing?
For many years, I was a member of RWA. I met so many great
authors and made connections I still have. I have a core group of people who
read and critique my work for overall content, then it’s back to the drawing
board. I also had an amazing content and line editor for this book, Kelly Hashway.
4. How do you come up
with your ideas for your stories?
That’s a great question! For The Seer’s Lover, I had a
creepy experience late at night in the pharmacy. That’s how The 7 Archangels
Series started. I lived in a VERY haunted house and that’s where the idea for First Contact and the
Haunts for Sale series started. We had a pet rat and that’s where the idea for Flying
Mutant Zombie Rats came from. And after my vivid imagination ran wild
during a show at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, NOT FOR ME was born.
5. How long have you
been writing?
As long as I can remember. I was writing poems and stories
in elementary school. I sat down to write my first novel in November 2009. The
time just felt right. I’ve never looked back and haven’t stopping writing
since.
6. What tips do you
have for aspiring writers?
Open your computer. Create a new word document. Type your
emotions. Dreams. Ideas. Feelings. Fears. Let the story evolve and grow.
After you write a few chapters, stop and go read anything,
everything on how to create a beautiful story. Work with a creative writing
teacher. Join a community of authors that write what you write and read each
other’s work. Grow and become a better writer and above all else, never stop
learning or trying to be better than yesterday.
Then step away and go outside. Walk people. Get in their
heads. Ask people questions. A writer shouldn’t exist in a bubble. Even if you
write space operas, you can glean so much information from talking to strangers
and sitting outside people watching.
7. How important are
names in your books? Do you choose the
names based on liking the way it sounds, or the meaning? Do you have any name choosing resources you
recommend?
I love looking up the
meaning of names. All of my names have been researched and my gut tells me if
name fits the character. If the name doesn’t fit the character, I change it until
it feels right.
8. What are your
favorite:
Books/authors/genres
I’m a Shakespeare buff…always have been, always will be!
Movies/TV Shows
Star Wars
Supernatural
Ancient Aliens
Anything on Gaia
Music
Rock ‘n’ Roll – I’m an 80’s girl all the way!
Food/Writing snack
Pizza and cupcakes…ahh!
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Kat is so much an extravert that she has come
full circle and enjoys her alone time as much as her social adventures. Connect
with Kat (who does indeed love cats!)
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