Love is in The Air Giveaway Hop & Interview/Giveaway with Karen Kelley

The Love is in The Air Giveaway Hop is hosted by Under the Covers Book Blog.

Interview

Kayla: Hey Karen, welcome to Simply Kayla’s Book Reviews! Thank you for taking your time to come and chat about your book Temperature’s Rising.

Kayla: What are your earliest memories of writing?

Karen: I’m not sure how old I was when I started daydreaming stories. I could “zone out” and everything around me would be magically transformed. One day I might be a princess, the next a poor orphan girl. The imagination has no boundaries.

Kayla: What inspired you to write Temperature’s Rising?

Karen: Have you ever met someone and immediately gotten the wrong impression about them. I have and it can be really embarrassing. That’s what happens to Jessica and Conor in Temperature’s Rising. She’s having a really, really bad day. A flat tire which she doesn’t hesitate to change, a client she’s never met who doesn’t show to look at a piece of property that just happens to be in an unsavory part of town…and then Conor pulls up in his unmarked police car. I love playing, what else can possibly go wrong? Jessica thinks he’s the client, John, wanting to buy a piece of property and he thinks she’s looking for a john to…well, you get the picture.

Kayla: For you, what is the most challenging part of writing?

Karen: Getting started. I’m fine once I have my laptop open. It only takes me a few minutes to get back into my work in progress. It’s making myself sit down to do it.

Kayla: Have you always known you wanted to be a writer?

Karen: No. I was married with two children when I discovered romance books. I always loved to read, but I quickly became addicted to romances. After a few years I knew I wanted to try my hand at writing one. It wasn’t as easy as the wonderful writers made it seem.

Kayla: In one sentence could you describe why people should read your book Temperature’s Rising?

Karen: It’s a funny sexy romance that will make you smile.

Kayla: Do you write in a structured environment, or can you write anywhere?

Karen: It has to be fairly structured, no interruptions. The phone is turned off and I have earbuds and music to block outside noise.

Kayla:What is the last book you read?

Karen: Honor and Lies by Elizabeth Lee.

Kayla: What do you do in your free time when you aren’t writing?

Karen: I love to make jewelry. I’m putting together a year of monthly contests where I’ll be giving away a piece of jewelry that I’ve created. Each piece will have a special charm that is connected to my new series.

Kayla: What are some of your favorite authors?

Karen: Sharon Sala, Lori Foster, Gena Showalter, Elizabeth Lee…Ohmigosh, I don’t think I’ve ever met a book I didn’t like!

Kayla:Are you a morning person or a night person?

Karen: Both. I’m usually up by 5 or 6am and stay up until 9 or 10. Actually, I guess that makes me a morning person. I’m pretty sure 10pm wouldn’t be considered late night.

Kayla: What advice would you give to new or aspiring writers?

Karen:One of my editors once said, “Karen, just have fun with the story”. Try not to over think everything. Relax and let the characters tell the story.

Kayla: Thank you so much for taking your time to discuss your book with us! I look forward to reading more of your books.

Karen: Thanks so much for having me, Kayla. I’ve had a great time!

To learn more about Karen and her books Click Here

Now for the Giveaway

The pictures above are the prizes :D

Okay so I will be giving away prize #1 to one special winner. Karen has been generous to giveaway 2 extra things and they're awesome!
#1: A copy of Temperature's Rising by Karen Kelley
#2: An autographed copy of How to Seduce a Texan by Karen Kelley, an add a bead bracelet with Swarovski crystal charms and a red jeweled box.


There will be two winners!!I person will win prize #1, and one lucky commenter will win prize #2.

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