Hello
to all the authors and readers on Romancing the Genres. My name is Kristin
Wallace, a USA Today Bestselling Author, and I just joined RTG at the start of the year. Rather than jump in
with a theme-topic post, I thought it might be a great idea to tell you a
little about me by interviewing… myself.
Kristin:
How about we start with some personal stuff?
When
I’m not working on a book or an advertising project, I sing in my church choir
and play the flute in a community orchestra. I am a member of Romance Writers
of America and my local chapter, Florida Romance Writers of which I was the
president TWICE.
Kristin:
Can you tell us a little about what you write?
Kristin
the Author: Yes, I would love to. I write
inspirational romance, sweet contemporary romance, and women’s fiction filled
with “Love, Laughter and a Leap of Faith”. (That’s my author tagline). I have
to include lots of humor in my books so you’ll find great, snarky heroines with
lots of sass. I have drama and some tears, too, but I just can’t do 300+ pages
of angst. I also love writing stories with positive messages of healing,
forgiveness and a forever love.
Kristin:
What have you written so far? How many books do you have published?
Kristin
the Author: I have 5 published novels and 1 novella. I have two series going
right now. Covington Falls Chronicles is my inspirational series. These are
funny, sweet & poignant tales set in a fictional Southern town. The other series is a women’s fiction/romance set in a
fictional town in Florida (yes I like fictional towns so I can make everything up) called Shellwater Key Tales.
Kristin:
When did you first know you wanted to be a writer?
Kristin
the Author: I had the great epiphany that I was supposed to be a writer when I
was about 25. I had always been a voracious reader, and had dabbled with
writing, but suddenly I knew it was what I had to do. Unfortunately, I had no
idea what to do so I got nowhere. I ended up putting the writing aside to go
back to school (to study copywriting). I graduated and worked for several years
before realizing the writing bug hadn’t gone away. I tried again…and in 2013 I published my first book, MARRY ME.
Kristin:
You said you were a voracious reader…what were your favorite books? And who are
your favorite authors now?
Kristin
the Author: I devoured books. The Little
House series, Encyclopedia Brown, Nancy Drew, Judy Blume, the Chronicles of
Narnia. Later, I started reading the Sweet Valley High books. Eventually, I
discovered romance novels and it was a true love affair.
As
for books I like now…Just like I write with lots of humor, I love to read
humor. I adore Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Kristan Higgans, Jill Shalvis, and
Rachel Gibson. I’m also a big fan of historical romance and I love Julia Quinn,
Loretta Chase, Julie Anne Long, and Sarah MacLean.
Kristin:
What are you working on right now?
Kristin
the Author: I’m working on Book 1.5 of the Shellwater Key Tales series that I hope to publish in March. It’s a
tie-in to book one, basically the same story from another character’s POV. I’m
also working on a completely new contemporary series. It is also set in
Florida. It’s about this heiress (who has never married or had children) who
dies and leaves her fortune to her pet pig. She chooses three women who are the
descendants of the family and they must compete for custody of the pig (and the
money, of course). Right now I’m calling the series, The Heiress Games.
Kristin:
How can we find out more about your books? And how can people connect with you?
Kristin
the Author: For books info, check out my website: Kristin Wallace Author
Social Connections:
19 comments:
Welcome to Romancing the Genres, Kristin. I share your belief that humor is an essential ingredient in all genres. Will look forward to getting acquainted with your sassy heroines.
Nice to have you here Kristin. We look forward to many more posts. Great interview!
It's lovely to have you here, Kristin. I also write poignant women's fiction with a healthy dose of humor and mystery. I love southern heroines with wicked jaws! They make the writing journey more fun.
Welcome, Kristin! So glad you could join The Genre-istas!!! Your Heiress Games series looks to be a lot of fun if your first book is any indicator.
Welcome, Kristin! It's nice to add another genre-ista! Humor is always good in a story. Good luck with your series.
Welcome, Kristin Wallace ~ from [the other Kristin,] Kristin Holt. I'm the other Romancing the Genres newbie as of 2016. I'm tickled we're both Kristin's, both spelled the right way: with two i's.
I enjoyed learning about you, your writing, your experience, and your book series.
Cheers!
Kristin Holt
Welcome, Kristin. I love the idea of the pig book, will keep an eye out for that one! :-)
So glad you've joined Romancing the Genres, Kristin! You have a lovely website. Your books sound very entertaining, I'll be sure and check them out. What's your favorite part of writing series?
Hi Kristin! I love that you use humor in your stories. It's a lot easier to read about problems and heartache when the stories are lightened with humor (and we know there will be a happy ending.)
Love your covers! The Heiress Games series sounds hilarious!
Of course it's spelled KristIn :)
Thanks Linda. Look forward to getting to know the other authors & the readers too.
Thanks Marcia!
Courtney I couldn't write heroines any other way. I even tried a YA book and she was snarky too
Judith I am really enjoying writing the Heiress Games. It's super funny/w some super sexy guys too.
Thanks Paty!
I will see what happens with the series Linda. I will probably send to the traditional pubs but if they don't bite I'll def self-pub
Diana, I like being able to revisit characters I love. Especially with the Covington Falls series. Each book features a diff couple but they reap paw as supporting characters in the next book.
Sarah I think it is pretty funny. I've heard of people leaving money to a dog or cat, but a pig is just a whole new level of crazy.
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