Ask the Author: Kathleen Ball
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Kathleen Ball
Frankly I have no idea except it puts me in my own little world for a while and I like to write. I started writing about 9 years ago and haven't stopped.
Kathleen Ball
book 5 in my Mail Order Brides of Sweet Water.
Kathleen Ball
Have your book edited. I didn't know there were POV rules etc when I wrote my first book. And start building your audience now- tell people about the book- a little at a time. Recommend books in the genre you're writing- share books that authors are promoting- Tag the author if you can so they see it. Then one day they'll see your and hopefully share it too. Many don't share but I try to see who shared and say thank you- and set up a newsletter
Kathleen Ball
It amazes me that people like what I write. I'd never written until I was in my 40s and I feel like I finally found what I was gifted with. The best part is starting a new series with a new town and all new people.
Kathleen Ball
The only time I couldn't write was right after my father died. Otherwise I just sit and write
Kathleen Ball
My characters always surprise me. I loved flawed characters who grow or redeem themselves. If they were happy and beyond normal what is there to write about. To me romance is about getting through the obstacles and finding love
Kathleen Ball
Charlotte I'm glad you like them- they were the first books I ever wrote. I did write Alices Story but the reviews were so bad I took it down. email me at kathleenball@hotmail.com and I'll see if I can find the file
Kathleen Ball
I have a general idea but my latest that I'm writing I sat down to write about one woman and ended up with another. I really don't know how my brain works - When I type on the computer the story goes its own way.
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