Q. Do you ‘get lost’ in your writing?
KM. Oh, goodness, yes. Usually, as luck would have it, right before school hours are over.
Q. Are you working on something now? If so tell us about it.
KM. I’m working on another WWII novel that I’m not quite ready to talk about yet but can’t wait until it’s time to spill!
Q. How long after were you published?
KM. I started writing my first novel in 2007, sold it in 2009, and was over the moon to see it published by a large NY house then appear on actual store shelves in 2011!
Q. Do you think we will see, in our lifetime, the total demise of paper books?
KM. Not if I have any say in that! For me (even more so because I work on a computer all day), I undoubtedly prefer a printed book when reading fun. And I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in that. At least I hope?
Q. and the all-important: What does the process of going from “no book” to “finished book” look like for you?
KM. Once I have the general gist of a premise and main characters established in my mind, and enough research completed to know what’s possible, I essentially picture the story rolling out like a movie in my head. At that point, I create a basic plotting board using mini Post-its, and off I go!
Q. How has your life experiences influenced your writing?
KM. Since I literally grew up in the film industry, cinematic forms of storytelling continue to have the strongest influence on my writing. And of course, bits and pieces of myself and people I’ve met throughout my life inevitably sprinkle my stories—both the heroes and the villains!
Q. What’s your down time look like?
KM. Spending time with family and friends and catching up on life (which, after a tight deadline, largely includes laundry, bills, and much-needed sleep)!
Q. Have you or do you want to write in another genre?
KM. If I were to choose another genre, it would have to be psych thrillers, since that’s another type of story I thoroughly enjoy reading.
Note to Self: (a life lesson you’ve learned.)
KM. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
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