Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
KL Kreig: Mother, Nana, Entrepreneur, Love Lover
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
First, definitely. It sets everything else in the series up so you don’t want to write yourself into a corner in the first book!
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Introducing new characters throughout the series helps the reader stay invested. Building the backstories slowly of other critical characters is important to create interest in them and where their individual stories may lead to next. Honestly, the hardest part of writing romance is, oddly, the sex scenes. Keeping those fresh and exciting is challenging.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
As with anything else in life, build your tribe. Surround yourself with people who you can TRUST, who want you to succeed and find and befriend (not insincerely) seasoned authors who know the ins and outs of the business. Understand that building a loyal readership takes time and tremendous effort on your part. Your work needs to be quality, not quantity. Finally, writing is the easy part. After your story is done, the real hard part begins (packaging it correctly and marketing it appropriately). You are the CEO and, at least initially, the sole employee of your own business, and as such, you need to understand all aspects of business: marketing, finance, social media management, analytics, taxes, etc, etc. Writing and publishing a book is not for the faint of heart! 🙂
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
Completely varies by my schedule. Many days, none. Others, 2-3 hours. I have a full time job and another online side business that I also manage.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
Wow. This is like asking if I have a favorite child. I’m going to take the cop out and say no. Every character I write is special and unique in their own way, even the side characters who never get their own stories!
What is your definition of success?
My personal definition is the accomplishment of finishing what I think is a story that will stay with the reader long after they finish the last page. Every book can’t be that to all readers, but every book is that to at least one reader.
What are your social links?
Website: http://klkreig.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/KL-Kreig/808927362462053
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/klkreig
Instagram: http://instagram.com/klkreig/
Kreig’s Babes (Private Fan page): https://www.facebook.com/groups/646655825434751/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/k-l-kreig
TikTok: @klkreig_author
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 Author Page: amazon.com/author/klkreig
Black Swan Affair audible: https://amzn.to/46IqZXa
Forsaking Gray audible: https://amzn.to/495UCDf
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.