Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Hi! My name is Kate Hawthorne and I write kinky and contemporary gay romance. Even though I’m born and raised in Southern California, I’ve been living in Louisville, KY for the last four years. I’ve been publishing for six years, and I don’t have any plans to slow down. I’m a bit of an introvert until you get me going, and I can’t wait to meet you (or see you again) in July!
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
The first book is always hardest for me because it comes with the most pressure. You have to introduce all your people and set the tone for the rest of the series. If your first book isn’t good, it’s going to be hard to keep people reading!
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I think all my characters have really distinct personalities and wants in their (fictional) lives, so it’s easy for me to keep things fresh. It’s not like I’m telling the same stories over and over because the characters are all so different.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
Don’t cut corners! Make sure you’re always giving your books 100% and surround yourself with a professional team that can help make the work easier for you. I couldn’t do what I do without my friends, my editor, my cover designer, and my PA.
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
I try to write at least 2 hours a day. Ideally 2-4. I *can* go longer, but in shorter bursts.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
This is like trying to choose a favorite child!! It’s such a hard question and I have so many favorites for so many different reasons. I really love Cameron Motel from the Room for Love series. He’s the youngest (by far) of 5 brothers and he’s so bratty and spoiled, and he’s the first book in a six book series, so it was a lot of fun for me to explore the way he matured through his relationship and how that changed the way he interacted with his brothers. He’s always going to be the youngest child, but there is some maturation there that was really fun for me to play with. And I enjoyed being able to grow him up a bit without changing the core of who he is as a character.
What is your definition of success?
This is such a hard question. Success is honestly so personal, but I CAN say that I consider myself to be very successful.
Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?
I’m an open book! I’m always happy to talk and answer questions, so feel free to say hi any time!
What are your social links?
✔️ FB group – http://facebook.com/groups/hawthornesharem
✔️ FB – http://facebook.com/authorkatehawthorne
✔️ Insta – http://instagram.com/kate.hawthorne
✔️ Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17636987.Kate_Hawthorne
✔️ Bookbub – https://www.bookbub.com/profile/kate-hawthorne
✔️ Newsletter – http://www.katehawthornebooks.com/extra
What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)
✔️ Amazon – http://author.to/katehawthorne
✔️ Website – http://www.katehawthornebooks.com/
Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?
They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com
$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*
$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*
$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party. *Expected to sell out opening day*
$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.
$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.