Delores: Hi K.T. I'm glad you could stop by.K.T. It's good to be here.Delores:Would you share a little bit about your motivation to become a writer?K.T.: I developed a passion for writing at an early age. It’s something that has never left me. I have always enjoyed some form of writing.Delores: Have you always written novels? If not, what are some jobs you have tried before?K.T.: No. I began my career as a sportswriter at a Deep South newspaper in the early 1990’s. I still have that profession as my day job.Delores: We know that you write, but who do you enjoy reading?K.T.: Best-selling novelist Carly Phillips. I lovd her four-book Hot Zone series, which explores the Public Relations side of professional sports in New York. That was one of my inspirations for the Cotton series. I’m also a big fan of Pamela Britton, an award-winning NASCAR author. I enjoyed her six book series. I would like to add that these two authors took the time to give me pointers. The fact that they would do this has meant a great deal to me.Delores: What made you decide to do romance? Why an interacial storylineK.T.: I’ve seen sports romance books in bookstores across the nation, and on the internet. I’ve rarely seen any about football. I just felt it was time to explore that avenue and give the gridiron its due. K.T.: Why interacial? There are many multi-cultural and bi-racial stories already in the market via e-books or in print. Red Rose and Wendi Felter have given me a chance to be part of it.Delores: What does your book offer that others don't?K.T.: I’ve seen countless interracial romance angles between white men and black women. Rarely have I seen any about the black men/ white women. Some people have said that doesn’t sell, but I disagree. That side needs to be explored.Delores: Didn't this cause a lot of doors to be closed in your face?I intend on blowing the doors down on this subject, damn it (LOL).Delores: Do you have any advice to the new authors?K.T.: Don’t get discouraged about getting your manuscript rejected. Rejection is part of the business. I was down in the dumps about Picking Cotton getting rejected around the Christmas holidays. The editor showed me what I did wrong. Two authors sat me down and encouraged me to regroup. I did and corrected those mistakes. If this is what you want to do, keep plugging along.Delores: Do you have a tentative date for release yet?K.T.: I've been told it will be out within the next three months.Delores: Well that's good news. Be sure to drop by and give us the definite date.K.T.: I'll be sure to do that.Delores: Thanks for stopping by.K.T.: You're welcome.Delores: Be sure to stop by www.redrosepublishing.com You'll find K.T.'s "How to Cure A Cajun Cold" and my own "When Mariah Smiles" on sale now.
"When Mariah Smiles" is on sale now at Red Rose Publishing.
Thursday, August 14th is the big day for my book "When Mariah Smiles". It will be released in ebook format. Please stop by www.redrosepublishing.com to learn more. Help make Mariah Smile.
Happy Reading,
Delores
