Happy
April. This month, the Sweet Romance Authors decided we should
reintroduce ourselves on the blog. We have new authors, and no doubt, new
followers. I thought a fun way to do this re-intro would be to interview… myself.
Kristin: How about we start with some personal stuff?
Kristin
the Author: I’m Kristin Wallace and I live in sunny Miami, Florida. I have a BA in
Theatre from Florida State University, and a Masters in Advertising Copywriting
from Miami Ad School. Copywriting has been my “day job” for over 16 years. I’ve
worked on accounts like the Miami Marlins, Sir Pizza, Sea World, Discovery
Networks, The Peabody Hotel, and several hospitals.
When
I’m not working on a book or an advertising project, I sing in my church choir
and play the flute in a community orchestra. I've also rediscovered my acting roots, appearing in two plays in the past year with a Community Dinner Theatre at my church. I am a member of Romance Writers
of America and my local chapter, Florida Romance Writers of which I was the
president (twice).
Kristin:
Can you tell us a little about what you write?
Kristin
the Author: I am a USA Today Bestselling Author and I write inspirational
romance and sweet contemporary romance filled with “Love, Laughter and a Leap
of Faith”. I have to include lots of humor in my
books so you’ll find great, snarky heroines with lots of sass. I have drama and
some tears, too, but I just can’t do 300+ pages of angst. I also love writing
stories with positive messages of healing, forgiveness and a forever love.
Sometimes that love is spiritual in nature, and sometimes it’s that one special
person.
Kristin:
What have you written so far? How many books do you have published?
Kristin
the Author: I am set to publish my TENTH novel THIS MONTH! I have two series
going right now. Covington Falls Chronicles is my inspirational series. These
are funny, sweet & poignant tales set in a fictional Southern town with a
character all it’s own.
The
other series is Shellwater Key Tales, a contemporary romance set in a fictional town in my home state of Florida.
Kristin:
When did you first know you wanted to be a writer?
Kristin
the Author: I had the great epiphany that I was supposed to be a writer when I
was about 25. I had always been a voracious reader, and had dabbled with
writing, but suddenly I knew it was what I had to do. Unfortunately, I had no
idea what to do so I got nowhere. I ended up putting the writing aside to go
back to school (to study copywriting). I graduated and worked for several years
before realizing the writing bug hadn’t gone away. 10 years had gone by at this
point, and I figured if it hadn’t gone away after all that time, I must be a
sign. I tried again…and in 2013 I published my first book, MARRY ME.
Kristin:
You said you were a voracious reader…what were your favorite books? And who are
your favorite authors now?
Kristin
the Author: I devoured books. The Little House series, Encyclopedia Brown,
Nancy Drew, Judy Blume, the Chronicles of Narnia. Later, I started reading the
Sweet Valley High books. Eventually, I discovered romance novels and it was a
true love affair.
As
for books I like now…Just like I write with lots of humor, I love to read
humor. I adore Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Kristan Higgans, Jill Shalvis, and
Rachel Gibson. I’m also a big fan of historical romance and I love Julia Quinn,
Loretta Chase, Julie Anne Long, and Sarah MacLean.
Kristin:
What are you working on right now?
Kristin the Author: This month will see the release of Book 3 in the Shellwater Key Tales, LAST STOP AT PARADISE.
I’m
also working on a completely new contemporary series that is also set in
Florida. It’s about an heiress who dies and leaves her fortune to her pet pig,
Matilda. She chooses three women who are the descendants of the family to
compete for custody of the pig (and the money, of course). Right now I’m
calling the series, The Heiress Games.Kristin: How can we find out more about your books? And how can people connect with you?
Kristin the Author: First, you can check out my website: Kristin Wallace Author
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Very fun and informative "interview," Kristin. Thanks for sharing and best wishes on your newest release!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to get to know a little more about you, Kristin! Congratulations on your upcoming new release!
ReplyDeleteYour new series sounds so cute and fun! Love the little piggie. :)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing i like this and i learned a lot.....
ReplyDeleteIt's a good piece of information
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