Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Denise Knight. I am a homeschool mom of four and preacher’s wife. I have graduated three of my kids and have 1 teenager still at home. I have two grand kids, and two honorar I hy grand kids. I am an educator, author, and spiritual counselor. I am currently trying to get an event planning and decorating business up and running. I have written 2 books and am working on 2 more.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
THE HALLOWEEN ABDUCTIONS: YOU JUST THOUGHT YOUR CHILDREN WERE SAFE. It was inspired by several factors:
1. the careless approach, many today, take toward parenting
2. the uncivilized behavior of todays children
3. the aftermath of hurt, anger, and confusion many youth deal with because of poor parenting and church hypocrisy
4. the apathetic and/or uninformed approach churches take to children and youth ministries
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know…I think I, myself, am unusual. I have been told I am psycho-mom, so I guess I am just weird, period.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Frank Peretti, Ted Dekker, Jane Austen, Washington Irving, CS Lewis-I know that is a strange combination, but they are my favorites (especially Frank Peretti)
What are you working on now?
The sequel to HALLOWEEN ABDUCTIONS. I am actually thinking of making it into a 5 to 6 part series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter, I guess. This is all new to me. I am broke so I have no money (at this time) for professional marketing. Twitter seems to have been the most helpful.
Then there was support by a few family members in the beginning. There have been a few that have been a great support system and even purchased the book. Then there are some who care nothing for supporting or promoting my work. You can bet, though, when I start making money, they will want to be my closest family member and friend. Just saying….
Do you have any advice for new authors?
1. Find a way to network.
2. Don’t expect the people who should be your biggest cheerleader to show up during the difficult stages.
3. Prepare for showers of criticism, especially from those who are suppose to love you. Its amazing how so many people think they have all the answers in ventures they have never attempted.
4. STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I have not really had any advice. I have had a truck load of criticism and snide remarks, but no advice. I have, though, had some great encouragement. My best friend (Carolyn), my mother-in-law, my mama, and my youngest daughter (Tori) have praised my work, have listened to me during the writing process, and have let me know they believe in me. That is my cheer leading team.
What are you reading now?
a bunch of text books for my current online class assignments in managerial finance for public administration.
All I know is the ones who have picked apart my book and me for my choices in characters and plot need to be forced to read these text books. They might appreciate my work then.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to get this book noticed. I would love to have it become a lifetime movie lol. And I am currently working on developing it into a series. I am also working on a children’s series from an idea I had about 10 years ago.
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?
1. Bible (not being cliche’; I’m serious)
2. THIS PRESENT DARKNESS by Frank Peretti
3. PIERCING THE DARKNESS by Frank Peretti
4. THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE by CS Lewis
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