Gina: Why
did you become an author?
Penelope:
It was kind of a spur of the moment decision. I had a story that was running
through my head and wouldn’t go away. In high school I wrote a couple of short
stories and people seemed to like them, so I figured I would try it.
Gina: I
think many authors begin by some story that keeps them up at night.
What genre
of books do you like to write?
Penelope:
I currently write paranormal reverse harem. I want to try to write a
psychological thriller as well, but I’m waiting for the right inspiration to
strike.
Gina: I’m
sure it will come soon for you.
What is
your inspiration for the current book or series you are writing?
Penelope:
This is a harder question than it should be.
Gina: Take
your time.
Penelope:
The beginning of the book kept running through my head, and I went from there.
It has evolved as I wrote, so there wasn’t a total “ah-ha” moment for the whole
story line.
Gina: I can
guess that means you’re more of a pantser?
Penelope:
Pantser, yes. I tried to plot the first book, and it went its own direction, so
now I let it, rather than try to force it. I get writers block if I try to
force the story into the direction I want it to go.
Gina: Do
you have any quirks or habits when your writing?
Penelope:
I write better when I listen to music, but other than that, no.
Gina: Background
noise does seem to help many of us. I like the quiet but I think it is because
of screaming kids all the time.
Have you
had any setbacks becoming an author yourself?
Penelope:
Time. I work full-time, and finding the time to write is hard.
Gina: Yes, unfortunately
that is a draw back for many of us.
What advice
would you give to someone who would like to become a writer?
Penelope:
Research, and start selling early. I waited until I was done with the first
book before I started researching what I needed to do to sell it. I thought I
would be able to put it on Amazon and sit back and it would sell. That was not
the case.
Gina: Oh
yes, that is self-publishing for you many don’t warn you about.
What is
some of the best advice or inspiration you have received from another author?
Penelope:
I was lucky enough to find some pretty awesome people early on. The best advice
I have had, is just keep writing. The important part is getting the thoughts on
paper so that they don’t disappear. You can go back and polish it after. There
are very few, if any, authors who have a masterpiece on the first pass.
Gina: Polishing
is very important.
What goals
have you set for yourself in the future?
Penelope:
I want to write in other genres. Eventually, I would love to be able to write
full-time.
Gina: You
have the dream so many of us have.
How do you
want readers to see your work?
Penelope:
I hope they find it engaging and they are sucked into the world. To me, reading
is an escape and a way to live other lives, as well as experiencing adventures
without ever leaving my home. It is my hope that my readers find that in my
work.
Gina: What
should a reader expect to see from your next novel?
Penelope:
The second book in the series, which releases Nov. 27th 2019, is a
continuation of the Shadoewynne series. It ups the heat, moving the series to
more of a medium burn. The third book in the series will be the final one, and
it is looking like it is going to be much darker.
Gina:
Sounds very interesting.
Is there
anything you would like to share with your readers?
Penelope:
How much I appreciate them. I wouldn’t be an author without them.
Gina: Short
but sweet. I like it. Thank you so much for doing this interview with me today.
I know it is a big day for you with the
second book coming out and for you to take the time to share with us has been
such a pleasure.
Penelope: Thank You.
That does it with this interview today but Penelope
Kein is out there today promoting her newest release. Give it a look now and
leave a comment or question if you like on her interview.
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