Interview With Author K.Q. Edwards
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have only written one book so far, but I am currently working on another book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is named What Binds Us and can be found on Kobo, Apple Books, and Barnes and Nobles. I wanted to write a Gilmore Girl- esque book. I wanted to write a book about mother and daughter relationships, and about navigating the challenges of growing up and moving on in life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love writing in the middle of the night. Sometimes I just wake up with a story idea and grab my laptop to write it down.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love authors like Emily Henry, Jojo Moyes, Jennifer Weiner, Elin Hilderbrand, Kristin Hannah and more. Judy Bloom is also one of my favorite authors from when I was young.
What are you working on now?
I already started on my second novel! I am writing a family drama about three siblings who come home to visit their mother and family secrets unravel during their time there.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Using book promotion sites, using social media, getting involved in BookTok, and talking about book to family and friends.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Have a consistent schedule! I love writing, but some days you have to just write even if you are going slow or only have 200 words in you. Keep up the momentum even when you are in the weeds of your book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Make sure you always celebrate your achievements, no matter how big or small. Your accomplishments matter and it is always good to acknowledge the time it took and the effort you put into them.
What are you reading now?
I am reading The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen at the moment.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep creating books and maybe start a newsletter!
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?
Hmm. This is a hard one! Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. In Five Years by Rebecca Serle. Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan. Every Summer After by Carley Fortune.