Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
“Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction and Recovery” is my first published novel. I am currently working on it’s follow up “Voicemails From My Sister” which goes into depth about my sister, who suffers from Schizoaffective disorder as the result of having been fed drugs and alcohol in utero.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction and Recovery” chronicles of my tumultuous upbringing, my dive into addiction and my decision to recover. I was inspired to share my story to help people raised in dysfunctional families, addicts at the bottom of their barrel, and those struggling with triggered thinking.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write in the notes section of my iPad while lying down in bed. I usually write a whole story at once. For “Down the Rabbit Hole” it truly felt like God wrote through me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
“Drinking: A Love Story” by Caroline Knapp
Everything by David Sedaris
“More, Now, Again” by Elizabeth Wurtzel
“A Piece of Cake” by Cupcake Brown
What are you working on now?
“Voicemails From My Sister,” which explores my sister Sibby’s developmental disorders, resulting from her being fed cocaine and alcohol while in the womb.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
KDP and Amazon’s sponsored advertising
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Listen to and follow the advice of Dave Chesson and Kindlepreneur
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Follow your instincts & don’t believe everything you hear or read
What are you reading now?
“Yonder: A Southern Haunting: Book 1” by LeeAnne Hansen
What’s next for you as a writer?
continue to promote “Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction and Recovery” and continue writing “Voicemails From My Sister”
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?
“A Piece of Cake,” and the Ramona Quimby series
Author Websites and Profiles
Kate Russell Website
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