Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Karson Lee. I am the survivor of child abuse and strive to bring awareness to the rampancy of child abuse. It is my life’s goal to put an end to child abuse and give those who have been abused a voice. Like myself, many people who have been abused feel like they are the ones who have done something wrong and like they will be judged harshly for it. In fact, being the victim of abuse does not define who you are as a person and can only affect your life if you allow it to. The fact that survivors are strong enough to survive the atrocities of abuse only proves their ability to thrive.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Lost In Thought: Memories of an Abused Child was inspired by my own life and the events that I have survived. Lost In Thought proves a powerful insight into the mind of an abuse survivor.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I start writing one topic then get an idea for another and switch mid-sentence to something else. I write everything on my mind then have to go back at a later time and place everything back in order so that it makes sense to everyone else.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
David Pelzer is a huge influence of mine. I read his books and realized that other people have survived abuse and that it is OK to open up and tell others about your experiences.
What are you working on now?
My wife and I are currently working on the story of our experience with fostering and adopting the child who is currently in our care. It will provide an insight into the entire process for those who are new to the idea of fostering/adopting and will help give others an idea of what to expect from the process.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stick with it. Don’t let all the nay-sayers get you down. If it is your dream to write a book, then write your book. Even if you are turned down, keep trying. Somebody, somewhere, will realize the potential and will beg for your manuscript.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you get that gut feeling that something isn’t right about a person or situation, trust it.
What are you reading now?
Currently, I am reading Bloodshot by Cherie Priest and The Atlantis World by A. G. Riddle. I love fiction that is well-written, as both of these are, because it provides an alternate reality for me to lose myself in.
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. Every Man’s Bible NLT – I have found a great deal of solace while reading this book. This edition has proven extremely easy to understand and one of my favorite’s of all time.
2. The Mammoth Book of Steampunk – Because who doesn’t love an anthology devoted to steampunk?
3. The Butterfly Garden – This is probably my favorite book and, although I have read it numerous times, I never grow tired of the prose and imagination of Dot Hutchison.
Author Websites and Profiles
Karson Lee Amazon Profile
Hi Karson,
I am half way through reading your book, and just cannot put it down. I am amazed at your strength and resilience, and really appreciate your honesty and openness.
It helps to put my own abusive childhood into context. When I decided to speak out against my own father, most of my family ganged up on me. They had that stupid attitude that you must not speak ill of the dead. My father was also a perv and an exhibitionist, and just a very mean and scary person.
I wish you all the best in your life and in your writing. Do you have a facebook page ?