Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! I’m Kristin Smith, and I’m a bestselling author who enjoys writing young adult contemporary and science fiction novels. When I’m not writing, you can find me dreaming about the beach, beating my boys at Just Dance, or belting out karaoke (from the comfort of my own home). I’ve written over a half dozen novels, but only three of which are currently published.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Well, my latest book is the third book in a series, so perhaps I should talk about the series itself and what inspired it. The idea for the Deception Game series actually came to me in a dream. It was really just a spark of an idea that lead to a lot of “what if” questions. “What if there was a society of genetically modified people?” “What would that society look like?” “What would be some of the dangers of that kind of society?” “What if there was a girl who wasn’t genetically altered but all of her peers were?” “What if people were matched according to their genetics?” And that’s what lead me to creating this world and the characters in it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Hmm, unusual writing habits? Well, I like to write on my bed and my husband always chastises me for it! Lol. I know I’m probably killing my back, but it’s where I do my best writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Oh, there are so many! But I have to say that the one author who inspired me to take my writing to the next level and start writing a book was Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight series. She’s a mom of three boys, and at the time, I had three boys (I have more now!) and I thought to myself, “If she can do it, why can’t I?” I’d always thought I needed to put my writing on hold until my kids were older, but Stephenie Meyer inspired me to stop waiting around for the perfect time and just do it.
What are you working on now?
A sweet but emotional YA contemporary novel. It has a talented young artist and a Dorian Gray-quoting boy, and it deals with loss, love, and overcoming tremendous obstacles.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I usually post about my books on my social media pages. I also do a lot of giveaways for readers and followers. You can find me at the links below:
Website: www.kristinsmithbooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristinSmithAuthor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinsmithwrites/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwordsStilettos
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t let yourself get burnt out! When my first book came out almost two years ago, I was on fire. I was doing as much as I could to promote, promote, promote, and by the time the second book released, I was totally burnt out. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and your books won’t get noticed in a day, either. It’s a slow and steady process.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently in between books but recently finished ONE OF US IS LYING. It was SO good!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m looking to get a couple YA contemporary novels published. And I still need to write the 4th and final book in the Deception Game series. Please don’t tell my readers that I haven’t started yet! Lol. 🙂
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?
Ooh, that’s a hard choice! I think I’d have to take some of my favorites like Hunger Games, The Selection, Twilight, and All the Bright Places.
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