Kim Cormack

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m the Author of the darkly twisted epic paranormal romance series, “The Children of Ankh.” The main series has three books out, “Sweet Sleep, Enlightenment and Let There Be Dragons.” Book four in the main series will be released at the beginning of next year. The side series has one book released, “Wild Thing.” I’m writing the second book in the side series. “Wicked Thing,” will be released summer 2016. I also have a couple of children’s books out. I used to work as an Early Childhood educator in preschool, daycare, and as an aid. I’ve lived most of my life on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. I currently live in the gorgeous little town of Port Alberni. I’m a single mom with two awesome kids.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Let There Be Dragons,” is my latest book. In my series they all have abilities. This book is centered on the main female character living with the aftermath of becoming an emotionless Dragon. (Not a green scaley one. A dragon in this series is someone who can operate without emotion) She becomes a Dragon so she can survive the immortal Testing. This Testing is basically a lovely stroll through hell where they are killed thousands of times in increasingly creative ways and they have to learn to stand back up every time, they fall. In this book, Kayn is learning to live with what she has become. (I have M.S)

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have some strange things right beside my computer. A giant hunk of rose quartz (That’s what Clan Ankh’s healing tombs are made of in my series.) A zombie pen holder. Some sea shells. (In my series if you are in the in-between and you pick up a shell you are hit by a rogue tsunami.) I’ve been wearing the same sterling silver Ankh earrings and necklace for years. I also have a plaque sitting here with a quote, “Do one thing every day that scares you.” I really try to live by that quote. There’s also some pictures of my kids.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’d say my earliest influences were C.S Lewis with his magical imagery and Judy Blume, with her hilarious moments. Stephen King. He just blows my mind. Robert Munsch for the most entertaining kids books. I’m a genre hopper. 😉

What are you working on now?
I’m writing the second book in the side series. This side series starts with, “Wild Thing.” It has the same characters but it’s Lexy of Ankh’s back story. The second book, “Wicked Thing,” runs parallel to the main series. The plan is to take it six months or so past, “Let There Be Dragons.” We’ll see, I haven’t finished writing it yet 😉

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter is my best method. Instagram and Pinterest tie for second place.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing it doesn’t happen overnight. It can take five or ten years to develop your readership.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Take your filter off and write what you really want to write.

What are you reading now?
I was just starting to read a book by Luke Romyn, but I’ve become lost in Wicked Thing. I’ll get back to it.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I have six books almost completed. I keep saying I’m going to find the time to finish them but the fans of this main series really want the next book out and these are not short books. I have the cover done for, “Bring Out Your Dead.” As soon as I’m finished the release of, “Wicked Thing.” I plan to finish, “Bring Out Your Dead.” It’s a shorter book about a thirteen-year-old girl. The plan was to aim it at middle grade, but I was having a difficult time staying in that box. After that, I have to get my butt in gear if I plan to get book four in the main series out for January 2017.

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?
I’d bring surviving on a deserted island for Dummies. A book on Tropical health remedies and a dictionary. If I’m going to be a smart ass. It’s best to be one all by myself.

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