Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Carol McKibben was a magazine publisher for more than 20 years. She began a new career in freelance writing and editing in 2007. As well as editing other authors’ works to realize their dreams, she has completed Luke’s Tale, Snow Blood Seasons 1 and 2 and published a memoir, Riding Through It. Carol is currently working on Snow Blood Season 3.
Carol currently writes from the heart and through a dog’s eyes. Often telling her stories to Laberdoodles, Basset Hounds and any stray that happened by, it wasn’t long before people stopped to have a listen as well. Now Carol writes for people and speaks to large audiences, dogs included.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Snow Blood: A Vampire Mystery Thriller (Season 2). It is the sequel to the story of the first vampire as told through the eyes of his kindred dog. My publisher loved the idea of a series about the very first vampire told through the eyes of a dog. We both actually came up with the idea for writing the first book in the series because we mutually love vampire stories, but nothing had ever been written about the original, the first vampire. And, believe it or not, it is about unconditional love.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I think them through, then write character descriptions, then an outline and go from there. Nothing unusual. Fairly straight-forward.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
John Irving, Stephen King and Harper Lee. All of Irving and King’s books and To Kill a Mockingbird. I also love anything by Dean Koontz.
What are you working on now?
Snow Blood: A Vampire Mystery Thriller (Season 3) of course!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Creating a relationship with readers through social media. I have fans on my MailChimp account. I accumulate them by offering a free book for them to sign up. I try to keep readers informed about what’s going on with me. It creates a bond that helps.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Get a great editor who also is excellent at content development. You don’t want a proofreader; you want someone who can relate to your writing and support and inspire you to become better.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can if you think you can.
What are you reading now?
In This Together by Ann Romney. It’s about how she has been able to knock back her MS through therapy, including riding dressage. I ride dressage competitively with my horse, so this book has a lot of meaning for me.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Well, my publisher wants at least four (4) books in the Snow Blood Series. So that’s taking up all my time right now. Plus, I work with other authors to develop their novels/books.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
To Kill a Mockingbird; The World According to Garp; Salem’s Lot and my Snow Blood series.
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