What made you decide to become a
writer? I don’t think anyone chooses to become a writer-it just happens. In
college, several of my English professors said, “Hey, you write really well.
Ever consider writing a book?” Young and focused on other things, I rolled my
eyes; however, as time went on, I started messing around with poems, then
songs, and now I’m an author. I guess those professors knew what they were
talking about after all!
How long did it take to get
published the first time and how did it happen? After I completed my first
novel, “The Rings of Faolan-Emeralds,” I started researching publishers on the
internet. There are many great publishers out there, but I wanted someone noted
for working with their authors. This was my debut novel and I knew I needed
guidance and help. The Wild Rose Press was the only publisher I submitted my
first book to. After almost a year of edits, I landed my first contract!
What would you do differently the
next time? The only thing I might do differently is complete an entire
series before submitting the novels. I’ve noticed a trend where authors who
write series are putting all books up at once. As a reader myself, I like the
idea of not having to wait for the next book in a series I’m following.
What advice would you give an
aspiring author? I’ve only been writing for a few years, but I have learned
a few things along the way. Never give up, don’t take anything personal,
constructive criticism will help you become a better writer, listen to your
gut, and market like there’s no tomorrow!
Who is your favorite character in
your book and why? I love Elise Faolan from “The Rings of Faolan-Emeralds.”
She is an independent, educated, strong woman who’s not afraid to admit when
she’s wrong.
Do you eat comfort food when
writing? If so, what food inspires your imagination? There is always a can
of Diet Mt. Dew, something chocolate and a little salty by my laptop when I’m
writing! LOL I graze the entire time I’m
lost in a world I’m creating. I really don’t know why, but it’s a terrible
habit!
What about music? Do you listen
to anything while writing? What? I am a huge music fan! I always listen to
my favorite artists in the background while writing. If I’m doing an intimate
scene, I listen to something sultry with a great beat. I also like to listen to
something sensual when writing the first chapter of a book because it sets the
tone or mood for the entire story.
What hobby do you enjoy when not
writing? I started coin collecting several years ago. The hobby escalated
quickly from state quarter maps to Morgan silver dollars. There’s something
calming about working with coins. The hobby helps center my mind and I like the
texture of the coins beneath my fingertips. My husband basically took over the
hobby while I’ve been writing, but I still like to touch the coins when I have
time.
What is your favorite book that
you’ve read? I am a huge Christine Feehan fan. I’ve read every book from
her “Dark” series and anxiously await each new release. “Dark Prince,” the
first book in that series, gets to me every single time and I’ve read it
multiple times. There’s something about the main character’s loneliness that
makes my heart ache, and I’m a vampire lover as well.
You’re on a remote island with no
electricity. What do you do to write? This would be a fantasy come true for
me! I can’t say I’d only write one piece. I could see myself writing a few
songs as well as a romance novel-maybe a modern-day pirate.
What genre would you like to try writing in but haven’t yet done so? Why? I would love to try writing a horror story. I’m attracted to the paranormal world, so in my mind it seems the logical next step.
BLURB
for The Rings of Faolan-Rubies
From the first, Michael Faolan and Natalie Terrence knew they
were destined to be Lycan mates, but constant danger in Michael’s life keeps
them separated. They are stalked by the hunters, a group of men who plan to eradicate
all Lycan as vermin. Natalie refuses to acknowledge the bond that she has with
Michael until hunters burn down his barn and he is gravely injured. She cannot
resist his call, even with the threat hanging over his head.
Michael Faolan has secrets of his own, but he is happy to accept
Natalie’s ministrations. Their attraction ignites into flames of passion as
they continue to fight the hunters. Could his secrets dampen the hunger Natalie
feels for her mate, or can they use that desire to build a family and forge a
love so strong no man, woman, or beast can tear them apart?
EXCERPT
Michael stepped closer to the wall
when she slipped under her covers. He braced his hands against the stone. Sweat
ran down his back and disappeared into the waistband of his loose jeans. The
scent of her arousal drenched his body. He soaked it into his pores and his
mind. His eyes glowed silver in the darkness. The predator rose to the surface
quickly. His canines dropped over his lower lip. His body trembled all over, on
the cusp of losing control. He rode the edge somewhere between man and wolf.
His teeth snapped together before he collapsed on the floor to embrace the
change.
Bones cracked and popped in the
darkness. Black fur covered his skin as his body reshaped itself. His face
elongated into a black snout. Huge paws formed where his hands and feet had
been. Thunder clapped loudly above Heather Ridge. He was thankful for it as his
body slammed into the wall. He held on too long before allowing his wolf to
emerge. Now the beast was restless and edgy. Natalie’s scent still saturated
the air even though she was asleep. His wolf growled low and deep with her so
close.
LINKS
www.kristalharris.com
https://www.facebook.com/kristalharrisauthor/?modal=admin_todo_tour
https://www.instagram.com/kristaldawnharris/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18576974.Kristal_Dawn_Harris
https://allauthor.com/author/kristaldawnharris/
https://www.bookbub.com/profile/kristal-dawn-harris
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CwONvZkbiKG2MS4Ygiqvg?view_as=subscriber
https://www.thewildrosepress.com/authors/kristal-dawn-harris
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