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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Writer's Wednesday...Kellie Kamryn



Today I'm so excited to welcome author, fellow Ass Cheek Angel and good friend, Kellie Kamryn, to the blog.  Thank you, Kellie, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join us today.

First, you've been one extremely busy lady.  I'm humbled and in awe of all the many book releases you've accomplished within the past year.  I'm dying to hear all about your road to publication.

Me:  Was your road to publication a delightful stroll in the park or a tiring jog over hot coals?

Kellie:  I received a few rejections but mostly I perfected my craft and networked a lot until I felt
confident enough to submit my work somewhere. I think with the pieces I have out, I found the best homes for them.

Me:  Do you have critique partners?

Kellie:  I have some wonderful critique partners who are very picky with me and not afraid to tell me what they think or how to make it better. The first time you write a piece, it’s for yourself. If you want to publish it, you want to make it better for others to read. I think where authors go wrong is in not listening to anybody
else. Sometimes you have to take an opinion with a grain of salt. But most of the time, other people you trust have some good points to make. Remembering it’s one person’s opinion is important, but if they make a GOOD point, take it to heart and see if you might not want to change your story a little.

Me:  What was the best advice you were given leading you to getting published?

Kellie:  Another author told me to join the Romance Writers of America. Best decision I made because it allowed me to attend conferences, and learn the craft from people who have been there.

Me:  Well since you've joined RWA, What is your favorite writing conference which you've attended so far?

Kellie:  I’ve only been to two – RWA nationals 2010 and the Moonlight and Magnolias conference in Georgia, 2011. I had a blast at both and hope to attend both again.

Me:  What did you do to celebrate when your first book was published?

Kellie:  I screamed and cried with my kids, and then I went back to editing. I may have had some chocolate…

Me:  I know a lot of authors who like to listen to music while they write, inspiration, or just a pick me up. What music are you listening to lately?

Kellie:  I listen to Nickelback newest album almost like it’s a religion, LOL I have my iPod with everything from instrumental to dance music. Depends on my mood.

Me:   How likely are people you meet to end up in your next book?

Kellie:  Not bloody likely! I take personality quirks, or a physical description of someone and then build a character around it.

Me:  If you could switch places with one of your characters would you?

Kellie:  Oh any of them! They all have great sex and fall in love! LOL

Me:  LOL!  So true....well, that leads to my next question.  Will you share some personal inside scoop with all of us; such as telling everyone about your real life romance.

Kellie:  Uh…no. ;)

Me:  *laughs*  No pressure, sweetie.  Uh, let's move on then.
So if you were going to cast the hero of your book, what actor would get the part?

Kellie:  In my newest novel, Justin Black would be played by Tom Welling of Smallville fame.

Me:  Ohhh, that's sounds real interesting.  I love Tom Welling!  That'll give me a great visual now. 
Tell us a little about your New Release: REBOUND, Book 1 in the Love and Balance series.

Kellie:  Oh, I'd love too!  Here's a sneak peak at 'Rebound':

Rebound (Love and Balance 1)

http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=13&products_id=236


Blurb:

An award-winning choreographer must face the only man she's ever loved then lost when they are teamed up to work together at a gymnastics camp for Olympic hopefuls.

Claire LeMay is at the top of her game - she's head of a prominent gymnastics facility with her gymnasts winning awards for her outstanding choreography. Now her biggest challenge is to coach alongside the man she's avoided for three years after he demanded she live in his shadow instead of forging her own path.

After sinking every penny of his inheritance into his state-of-the-art gymnastics facility, Justin Black has achieved his dream. But even with hundreds of members and well-trained coaches, when Claire's presence invades his space, he reluctantly admits she's the one thing missing in his life. Oblivious as to why she walked out on him three years ago, he attempts to call a truce. As their old passion tumbles out faster than a gymnast sprinting down the vault runway, they realize they are in the same impossible position as they were three years ago. Are they destined to repeat the same old routine or will they be able to choreograph a new one?

Excerpt:

They packed the picnic basket in silence. As he was about to put the box of chocolates away, he opened it, plucked one from the box, and offered it to her.

She opened her mouth so he could deposit the chocolate on her tongue. His fingertips brushed the inside edge of her mouth. Dear God, she wanted him so much cell of her body ached.

Her breath caught as he gently grasped her chin in his hand, and slowly lowered his lips to hers. Her mouth opened for him, and his tongue wound around hers. Even though they’d tangled tongues last night, it felt like their first kiss all over again. Their tongues swirled around and around, melting the chocolate. He slid his fingers into her hair, and she clutched his shoulders, desire spiking hard in her gut and made her pussy ache. As if sensing it, he groaned, delving deeper, his tongue sweeping long, languid strokes against hers.

When the chocolate melted away, he nibbled her lower lip. A small moan escaped from her throat.

She pulled back from him, chest heaving as she stared into his eyes. Something swelled within her heart— something she had once squashed down and left to suffocate in a dark corner.

Love. She’d never stopped loving him, and she never would. The thought should have terrified her, but right now, sitting here in the sunshine with him, it felt right, so she chose to bask in it.

His eyes roved over her. “After the dinner meeting tonight, can we spend some more time together alone?”

A flush stole over her body at the low tone of his voice. Yes. She wanted that more than anything. “Will there be more talking involved?”

His broad palms brushed over her shoulders and down her arms. Her skin sizzled under his touch. Lust gleamed in his eyes. If one kiss did this to them, she couldn’t wait to get him into a more intimate setting.

“Whatever you want. You tell me.”

He’s letting me choose. She raised her chin. “Maybe I don’t want conversation.”

“Maybe I don’t either. Rules?”

“No rules,” she promised, and then winked. “Dares are another matter.”

Me:  I so can't wait to get my hands on this!  I loved your other releases, 'Pleasure Island', and 'Monkeys, Sex, and Other Birthday Surprises', and 'Going For Gold', too!  Great reads indeed, sweetie.

Here are the links for those publications so the readers can enjoy them as well.

PLEASURE ISLAND
http://www.wilderroses.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=848
The Wild Rose Press

GOING FOR GOLD

http://www.romancedivine.com/index.php?p=product&id=188   
Romance Divine

http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-goingforgold-610304-144.html 
ARe

http://www.bookstrand.com/going-for-gold
Bookstrand

http://www.amazon.com/Romance-Divine-Holiday-Collection-ebook/dp/B005T7WXWM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317960058&sr=8-2
Amazon

MONKEYS, SEX AND OTHER BIRTHDAY SURPRISES

http://www.amazon.com/Monkeys-Other-Birthday-Surprises-ebook/dp/B005PQL0WG/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1317265917&sr=1-1
Amazon

http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&products_id=137&zenid=70e41e3aa9c9c9803b4602185b4e76af
Secret Cravings Publishing

http://www.bookstrand.com/monkeys-sex-and-other-birthday-surprises
Bookstrand

http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-monkeyssexandotherbirthdaysurprises-605756-149.html
ARe

Me: So here are some non-writing questions for you. First, What is your favorite time of year?

Kellie:  Summer! I love the sunshine, the beach and just plain getting outside to enjoy warm temperatures since it’s so cold here in the winter.

Me:  Second one. Tropical or European vacation?

Kellie:  That would depend on who I’m vacationing with, but both!

Me:  Now the last one here is writing related. It may be last but it certainly isn't least.  What advice would you give aspiring authors?

Kellie:  Learn your craft and don’t give up. Publishing your work isn’t for the faint of heart. You’ve got rejections, promotion and lots other things that go along with being a published author. Learn to take some things in stride and remember what is really important to you.

Me:  Great advice for sure, Kellie!  Thank you so much for joining me today.  I really enjoyed it.  Best of luck with all your publications and all your future writing endeavors. 

Kellie:  Thanks for having me!  Remember, readers can find me at:

http://www.kelliekamryn.com/

http://www.kelliekamryn.blogspot.com/

www.facebook.com/KellieKamryn and on twitter @KellieKamryn.












9 comments:

  1. Great interview, ladies!! You know how happy I am for all your success. Here's wishing you many, many sales with this and all your books!
    Hugs- :)

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  2. Ass cheek angel? *lol* .... and MAY have had some chocolate? Hehehe... great interview, beautiful!! Congrats on the new book as well. Looks like a great read. Can't wait to get to it!

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  3. Thanks Jenn! I can always count on your support! And you know how proud I am of you for all you've done in your writing career too! HUGS

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  4. Brindle - Okay, okay...sheesh! Of course I had chocolate, LOL Thanks for stopping by! I've enjoyed a lot of your books, so if you do read this one, I hope you like it! All the best to you too :)

    Oh yeah - you've never heard of us Ass Cheek Angels?? There are a dozen of us and we're all beautiful and talented *G* check out our blog some time ;)

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  5. Thanks for having me here J.D. I wish you all the success in the world!

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  6. Thank you for stopping by Jennifer and Brindle. I'm so glad you enjoyed the interview. Brindle, there's a long story behind the Ass Cheek Angels. We have a blog and we're quite fierce....heehee.

    Kellie, thank you for being such a wonderful guest and thank you for the wishes as well. Again, I'm so excited about your new release and I look forward to hearing about your next projects too. Please come by anytime, sweetie.


    HUGS,
    JD :)

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  7. Sorry I'm late, Kellie! Great interview and a fantastic read! Loved Claire and Justin's off again, on again relationship. Hot sex scenes...as usual, and a great love story. Keep on smiling, girl and long live the Ass Cheek Angels!

    Lori (Mama Angel) ;)

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  8. Good interview! New follower here and I look forward to visiting again.

    Sylvia
    http://www.writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/

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  9. Better late than never Lori!

    Thanks for stopping by Sylvia!

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