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Karynne Summars

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The author of the drama romance thriller novels Desperate Pursuit in Venice and Desperate Pursuit in Rio de Janeiro was born and raised in Berlin, Germany. She currently lives in New York and Marbella, Spain.
The winner of the 2014 MARSocial Author-of-the-Year Award and an Executive Producer of the psychological thriller / mystery feature film Disturbed (2015) was named one of the winners in the 2014 “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading” contest.She is a contributing writer for PopImpressKA Journal, an inspiring and empowering magazine published in New York.

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Karynne Summars I have not experienced a bad case of writer's block yet. I was unsure at one time how I wanted a certain plot to develop but I was never really badly …moreI have not experienced a bad case of writer's block yet. I was unsure at one time how I wanted a certain plot to develop but I was never really badly stuck. If I do encounter that in the future, I will step away from the book to distract myself for a bit and make another attempt a few hours or days later. I might read or watch a movie or meet with friends to get the creative juices flowing again. (less)
Karynne Summars Everyone will have a different "best thing" depending who you are. For me it is doing what I love and entertaining a broad audience. I also enjoy the …moreEveryone will have a different "best thing" depending who you are. For me it is doing what I love and entertaining a broad audience. I also enjoy the freedom of being able to choose my "work hours". I often write late at night.
Finally, being able to develop characters and make them say and do what I want to, unlike real life where this is decided for you. (less)
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Great Start Into 2015

Below please find a link to my blog about my writing journey, an essay I submitted in the 2014 "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading" contest presented by the Authors Show.

https://ksny25.wordpress.com/2015/01/...


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“Yeah, take it from me. He may try to sell himself to you along with the company. And then there is Roberto, the CEO of our acquisition target. He also seems to be a bit of a flirt. Those two are like moths around a light bulb with you. Any idea how you would react if they both came after you?”
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“I like fire and water. You are lucky to have both right here.”
From " Desperate Pursuit in Venice" Chapter Two. Kataryna's response to Luca.”
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“When you have developed a relationship with yourself, you can begin to take on the world.”
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“I write about what life was like for typical young women of the sixties—not the type that made headlines, the Hanoi Janes or Angela Davises, but moderates who nonetheless got swept up by history's tides during that turbulent time. All that turmoil lends itself to drama, intrigue, and murder.”
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“Yeah, take it from me. He may try to sell himself to you along with the company. And then there is Roberto, the CEO of our acquisition target. He also seems to be a bit of a flirt. Those two are like moths around a light bulb with you. Any idea how you would react if they both came after you?”
Karynne Summars, Desperate Pursuit in Venice

“I like fire and water. You are lucky to have both right here.”
From " Desperate Pursuit in Venice" Chapter Two. Kataryna's response to Luca.”
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Karynne Summars R. wrote: "Thank you for the friend invite, Karynne. Your book sounds great, so I signed up for the giveaway. I look forward to following your work and sharing ideas with you.

Roxanna Rose"


R. wrote: "Thank you for the friend invite, Karynne. Your book sounds great, so I signed up for the giveaway. I look forward to

following your work and sharing ideas with you.

Roxanna Rose"


Karynne wrote: "R. wrote: "Thank you for the friend invite, Karynne. Your book sounds great, so I signed up for the giveaway. I look forward to following your work and sharing ideas with you.

Roxanna Rose"

Thank..."


Hi Roxanna,
just read your interview on Michelle's website. I don't think I could ever write in the genre you are in but by looking at the paragraphs you provided you are good at that. Great job.


Karynne Summars R. wrote: "Thank you for the friend invite, Karynne. Your book sounds great, so I signed up for the giveaway. I look forward to following your work and sharing ideas with you.

Roxanna Rose"


Thank you Roxanna. Same here. Looking forward to explore interesting reads and authors. Good luck with the giveaway. I hope you you will be a winner.


Karynne Summars R. wrote: "Thank you for the friend invite, Karynne. Your book sounds great, so I signed up for the giveaway. I look forward to following your work and sharing ideas with you.

Roxanna Rose"


Thank you Roxanna. Same here. Looking forward to explore interesting reads and authors.


Roxanna Rose Thank you for the friend invite, Karynne. Your book sounds great, so I signed up for the giveaway. I look forward to following your work and sharing ideas with you.

Roxanna Rose


Karynne Summars Hello Kay,

First, thank you for accepting my friendship request. Second, yes, I really liked your quote. Someone else must have liked it. I believe it says 2 "Likes".
Thank you for your interest in my upcoming novel. As far as Venice is concerned, the focus is on a special event in Venice, which ties into the storyline. Other than that it plays in Milan, Lake Como, Italy as well as New York, Berlin and Maui, Hawaii.
I am looking forward to reading your book as soon as I get a chance.

Best regards from New York

Karynne


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Kay Desolation Row by Kay Kendall

Thank you, Karynne, for adding my book on your to-read shelf. And thanks for liking my quote too. I believe that is a first for me, here on Goodreads.

I love Venice, went there last fall for the very first time so your new book I'm really looking forward to reading!

Best wishes....Kay in Texas


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Hello Karynne,
It's such a pleasure having you for a friend. I am looking forward to reading your work! Thank you and best wishes to you.
Warmest regards,
CJ

Anatomy of a Poet by C.J. Heck
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