Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a graduate of Ball State University and I live in Indiana. I began writing when I was six years old. I have a son and a grandson. I recently published my third book, Screaming In Autopilot, a collection of poetry and prose that chronicle a life time of dysfunction and healing. I also have children’s books published under a pen name. I am addicted to caffeine, and cats, so would someday love to parlay these addictions into the opening of my very own cat cafe.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Screaming In Autopilot was just released and I have always wanted to publish a book of my poems. I don’t think poetry should be cloudy or complicated, but should leave the reader moved. I am proud of this work. It was inspired by my life and journey into healing.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I do have to be inspired, though. Sometimes it all comes at once, the ideas; and other times there is nothing. Writers block is a troll under the bridge of my life lol.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Robert Frost, but when I was a teenager I read a lot of horror and I became obsessed with Stephen King! I also love historical fiction, like Harry Turtledove’s Guns Of The South is a great book, and my absolute favorite author is James Lee Burke.
What are you working on now?
More poetry and a new project that I don’t want to divulge too many details about right now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Dude, you tell me!! I’m sick of Ramen noodles! lol
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up, don’t be afraid to be yourself. Stand out. Don’t be like everyone else. You better have a marketing budget.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be alert. The world needs more lerts. Jk No seriously, listen to your inner voice. If you think it’s too good to be true, it probably is.
What are you reading now?
Where The Crawdads Sing
What’s next for you as a writer?
Marketing this book!! Working on my next project…
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?
3 huge spiral bound notebooks so I could write and Gone With The Wind. It would take me forever to read that again lol.
Author Websites and Profiles
Kris Ball Amazon Profile