Ask the Author: Kelly K. Lavender
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Kelly K. Lavender
Just noticed your question in the Social Category of my inbox. Apologies! Very surprised! To investigate, I called Amazon KDP today. KDP indicated that the kindle version of Plenty has been available since 2015 in the UK. Here's the link that KDP supplied for you: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Z2D3IIQ.
Hope this is helpful! Thanks for your interest in Plenty, and thanks for your question!
Hope this is helpful! Thanks for your interest in Plenty, and thanks for your question!
Kelly K. Lavender
Hi Linda,
Offering a giveaway for Plenty on Library Thing now. Thanks for your interest!
Sincerely,
Kelly
Offering a giveaway for Plenty on Library Thing now. Thanks for your interest!
Sincerely,
Kelly
Kelly K. Lavender
I never read or saw a story like the one I wanted to tell. Initially, that realization inspired me. Toni Morrison said, "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." I agree. Post debut novel, the desire to convey a meaningful message motivates me.
Kelly K. Lavender
My second novel takes place in the US, and I plan to release it in February. Once again, I wrote a fiction hybrid-part women's fiction, part Thriller and infused with suspense.
Kelly K. Lavender
Do your homework. Read quality books about writing like Stephen King's On Writing. Read A.P.E. by Guy Kawasaki to learn about marketing, etc. As Stephen King said, "If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write." Study the works of successful authors in a favored genre. If a reality show eliminates your daily reading time, don't expect to optimize your potential as a writer. As Ted Turner said, "Garbage in, garbage out."
Kelly K. Lavender
The best thing about being a writer is the opportunity to meet readers. Especially rewarding-knowing that they understand the allegorical aspect of the story. I enjoy writing to entertain but also to convey stories about tough, strong resourceful women who cope with daunting situations. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, "A woman is like a teabag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." I call it takeaway fiction, fiction with a meaningful message. As Jodi Picoult said, "Fiction is the back door to truth."
For example, Sofia must overcome language barriers, deal with a mild-mannered spouse and dodge a stalker in one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Above all, she must forgive to forge ahead to lock-in on the plan for her life. Writing to empower women to elevate women proves gratifying beyond my greatest expectations. I like to see women rescue themselves.
For example, Sofia must overcome language barriers, deal with a mild-mannered spouse and dodge a stalker in one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Above all, she must forgive to forge ahead to lock-in on the plan for her life. Writing to empower women to elevate women proves gratifying beyond my greatest expectations. I like to see women rescue themselves.
Kelly K. Lavender
Yes, I have several times. To move beyond the rut, I go for a long walk with my dogs or I indulge my love for art by finding time to view it. Art and music move me from point A to point Z.
Also, I don’t worry about it especially with a first draft. I just bulldoze ahead. As Stephen King said, “The first draft is a book in its socks and underwear.”
Also, I don’t worry about it especially with a first draft. I just bulldoze ahead. As Stephen King said, “The first draft is a book in its socks and underwear.”
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