I had a great conversation with author, Kay Phoenix recently. Here is part of our discussion.
1.
Tell me about your
background and how you became interested in writing.
I’m an artist
at heart, and as such, I can’t help but express myself in creative ways:
painting, drawing, photography, and yes, writing. It isn’t a question of deciding to do it, I
need to do it.
2.
What is the title of
the book you’re working on now?
I’m currently
working on Book 2 of a contemporary series for The Wild Rose Press titled “The
Zookeeper: Daring Hearts Book 2”. Here is the blurb:
Elizabeth Tanner was raised in a
Zoo. Literally. But now that Zoo is in danger, not only from
falling ticket sales, but also from a mysterious illness afflicting the
animals.
Frank Adams, the newest Animal
Care attendant, spent time behind bars himself.
But, in this Zoo, even the
strongest bars can’t hold back the truth.
And the truth will be set free.
Book 1 is titled
“Steele and Stone: Daring Hearts Book 1”. The release date is pending but
should be Fall, 2016. Here is the blurb:
Elle Thompson was raised in Denver. She paints.
She hikes. She knows how to avoid
cougar attacks.
The only cougars that Michael Williams usually worries about are
the ones that wear leopard print leggings on 5th Avenue.
But, when Michael’s acquisition firm sets its sights on her
family business, his tidy life goes awry.
As his life unravels, so do all of his pre-conceived notions of love,
and what a perfect partner should be.
3.
What is your most
difficult part of writing?
Deciding what
to work on next. I’m sure you’ve heard
the quote about a creative mind being like having fifty windows open in your
browser at once? Yeah, that.
4.
What part of writing
do you enjoy most?
I love when
the characters take over and bring the stories places I’d never dreamt they’d
go. They have a life all their own.
5.
What part don’t you
like?
I hate feeling
like I don’t have enough time to get it all done. But, will we ever?
6.
Tell me about your
typical day of writing.
First, I
accomplish whatever tasks need to be done for the day (pay bills, etc.), then
my mind is free of the burden of worry so I can focus. I will usually have coffee and a bowl of
almonds or crackers next to me. Also, I usually have a living carpet under my
feet (my dog).
7.
What project are you
working on now?
8.
Do you have a tip for
aspiring authors?
Just do it! If you have a
story within you, let it live!
