Interview With Author P.K. Clouse
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have always been a voracious reader, but never expected to be a writer. A Cowboy, A Ranch, and Love is my first novel. It is a modern-day Christian, western romance – wholesome, fun, and romantic. I hit the publish button on a Thursday, and received my Medicare card on Saturday. Stopping to count my blessings was the inspiration for this novel. My hope is that as people read this book, it brings a smile to their face and prompts them to thank God for the special people and blessings in their life.
I live on an Angus beef cattle farm in Southwest Missouri. My faith, family, and friends — along with the farm and my collie dog, Harley — are what I thank God for every day. A line from this book, “a work in progress, brought to you by God’s Amazing Grace and Incredible Patience…” is how I view my life.
I encourage anyone considering doing something new, different, challenging after 60 – go for it.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
A Cowboy, A Ranch, and Love is my first novel. Stopping to count my blessings was the inspiration for this novel. My hope is that as people read this book, it brings a smile to their face and prompts them to thank God for the special people and blessings in their life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Lots of early mornings – handwritten notes all over the place – always have paper and pen ready as “ideas” drop in
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I don’t know that they “influenced” me, but I have always been a voracious reader – some of the authors I have read are Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts, James Patterson – I read a wide variety of fiction.
What are you working on now?
The sequel to A Cowboy, A Ranch, and Love
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve done local interviews with papers and TV and emails and texts, along with reaching out to various groups and influencers
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I went the self-publishing route, and hired someone to help with cover, formatting, and loading to KDP. A marketing plan is key when you self-publish and will require as much or more effort than the writing.
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