Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello everyone!
I live in the Midwest part of the United States on six acres of woodland. When I’m not writing or gardening I love to commune with nature. I adore animals and have made it my mission in life to help feed hungry children in the USA. Greatly disturbed by the statistic that one in every five children goes to bed hungry, I donate my time and support to local food and animal shelters.
I’m a multi-published author in both erotic romance and gay fiction. My erotica novel Decadent Deceptions was a finalist in the MOLLY contest sponsored by Romance Writers of America and was nominated for a Red Carpet Award in 2014. My paranormal novel Where the Rain Is Made has been nominated for a Bookie Award by Authors After Dark and my historical novel Sky Tinted Water has been nominated for a RONE Award by Ind’Tale Magazine. My books have received numerous Top Pick, Book of the Month, and Recommended Read awards from the top professional review sites.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I have two brand new releases (on opposite ends of the genre spectrum)
Sky Dance is the sequel to the award-nominated novel Sky Tinted Water. This is a sweet western romance. My second new release is Scoundrel of Dreams, Book 3 in the Dream Series. This is erotic romance that is sure to make your heart beat fast! Scoundrel of Dreams can also be found in my new anthology titled DREAMS Anthology, a compilation of three erotic stories, Cradle of Dreams, Whisper of Dreams and Scoundrel of Dreams.
Visit my Amazon Author page here to learn more about all my books. Don’t forget to read the reviews!
www.amazon.com/Keta-Diablo/e/B002BODURI/
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
All writers have unusual writing habits – lol. I plan the story out in my head for weeks and weeks. By the time I finally sit down to write, I might have a sketchy outline on paper, but that’s it. I know the beginning, the middle and the ending by the time I plant my butt in the chair. From there, it’s putting the words down. If anyone ever told you writing a book is easy, they are soooo wrong. It’s hard work, some of the hardest work I’ve ever done.
But immensely enjoyable and rewarding. Especially when I hear from a reader that they enjoyed the book or that it inspired them in some way. I love to hear from readers so please follow my blog or drop me an email any time. ketadiablo@yahoo.com
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I really like JoAnna Bourne’s Spymaster Series. And, of course, my all-time favorite books are To Kill A Mockingbird and a romance/pirate book from the 1980s (?) called Windflower.
I read in a wide variety of genres, but mostly paranormal and historical. My mother always says I was born in the wrong era. I love, love everything historical.
What are you working on now?
Oh, gosh, the list will make you tired. I’m writing book 1 in the WESTERN ROMANCE Bannister Brothers series. Three books are planned so far, but perhaps I’ll expand that. You can find out about this series by checking out the first book, Chasing the Dead. This is a paranormal western with an evil spirit (think ghost) on the loose.
I just love those alpha cowboys…don’t you?
Besides finishing up the Bannister Brother Series, I have the cover art all set for Comes An Outlaw, Comes A Drifter and an unnamed third book in this series.
The stories floating around in my head are too numerous to mention and literally make me dizzy at times. I think I’ll leave this earth before I get everything written.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
You can find me on Twitter every day. I use twitter often to share news about my books and also share interesting articles about what’s happening in the book and publishing industry. Follow me: @ketadiablo ! and I’ll follow you too.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
The same advice every writer gives: Read, read a lot BEFORE you publish that first book. Study the craft of writing by reading MORE books. That doesn’t mean you can’t break rules, but at least know the basic rules of writing fiction so you know when and where you can break them.
Write every day, even if you can only grab 30 minutes here and there. Before you know it, those 30 minutes a day really add up.
Get a second pair of eyes to read your “baby” BEFORE you release it into the world. Hire an editor if possible or at least a beta reader. No one likes to read a book with a dozen typos.
Choose professional-looking cover art. The old saying, “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” isn’t always true.
And lastly, write the book of your heart. You can second-guess the market until the cows come home but if you’re not loving what you write readers will know.
BE BOLD. BE DARING. And always be HUMBLE.
Good luck!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
See above.
What are you reading now?
My Kindle and my Nook is so loaded right now, I can’t even begin to list the books. I try to read 30 minutes every night before I turn out the lights. But…sometimes I’m tired from writing and don’t always accomplish that goal.
As I said above, I am partial to historical romance (Not Regency or Victorian) and I seldom read contemporary books. I do enjoy dystopian but not usually YA. I’m quite selective in what I read because I have so little time to indulge in that wonderful past time.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Just keep writing. We call it wash, rinse and repeat. Don’t worry about the book you just released. The best promotion out there is to write the next book…and the next. And hope readers like what you write.
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?
If I was stranded on a desert island, I’d be so scared and heartsick, I don’t think I’d read. I’d spend all my time drawing SOS! HELP! SAVE ME! in the sand. lol
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