Ask the Author: Kathleen Kent
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Kathleen Kent
Hi, Carol! I'm so glad you discovered Heretic's Daughter! I hope you'll enjoy reading it. My family is descended from Tom Jr. Fortunately, my grandmother had a lot of knowledge about our genealogy and I knew from an early age about the Carrier family. Best regards, KK
Kathleen Kent
Hi, Viccy, I'm very happy to say that I have just completed the followup to The Dime--titled THE KILN. It will be published by Mulholland Books in the spring of 2019. Thanks for all your support! Best regards, KK
Kathleen Kent
Hi, Joan! For some reason I only just saw your post!! So glad you enjoyed The Dime. I'm finishing the followup now, and it will hopefully be published by Mulholland Books in 2018. No title yet, but I'll announce it when it's ready.
Kathleen Kent
Thank you, Walt! I'm finishing the second book in the Detective Betty crime series (followup to The Dime). Hopefully, it will be published in 2018 by Mulholland Books.
Kathleen Kent
So many of the famous couples of literature are formed out of affairs because of unhappy, or unfulfilled, marriages, or the lovers meet with tragic ends. Evidently, a happy, healthy relationship does not make for sustained, dramatic reading. Hemingway's Frederick Henry and Catherine Barkley in A Farewell to Arms would probably be my favorite couple from "classic" literature, as there love is set against war torn Europe, and much sacrifice is asked of them. Although their story ends tragically, their love, while it lasts, is deep and true.
Kathleen Kent
I was asked to create a short story for an anthology of contemporary crime--Dallas Noir. The lead character, Detective Betty, a strong, female narcotics detective who moved from Brooklyn to join the Dallas Police Department, stayed in my imagination, and when the publisher asked if I could develop an entire novel around the concept, I jumped at the chance. The Dime is the first novel in a planned series.
Kathleen Kent
Inspiration comes from so many places: overhearing a conversation, a piece of music, reading a news article. Unfortunately, I have to do the actual writing in an uncluttered space where there is absolute quiet. Even background music can distract me when I'm trying to commit to paper (or computer) a cohesive storyline. My ADD keeps me engaged and curious about the world around me, but when it comes to writing about it, I have to sequester myself in a sort of cave-like environment. No writing in noisy cafes for me!
Kathleen Kent
I'm currently working on the sequel to The Dime. After three historical fiction novels, it's been enormously fun working in contemporary crime fiction. The challenge for me now is to craft a narrative which is both connected to the first book, but also can be read as a stand alone book for readers who have not read The Dime.
Kathleen Kent
Ah, the dreaded Writer's Block. Usually it happens to me when I'm distracted, tired, hungry, etc. A long walk, or even a drive in the car, will help to unstick the wheels of creativity. And sometimes, taking a break from writing for a day or two, will be enough to bring fresh ideas to the manuscript.
Kathleen Kent
Hi, Jim, thanks for the question. The Dime is available for preorder now at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. And, until Feb. 14th, you can order the e-version at a special price of $7.99. Hope you enjoy the first of the Detective Betty series.
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