{"id":26225,"date":"2020-12-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=26225"},"modified":"2020-11-18T20:13:44","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T02:13:44","slug":"authorspotlight-kelsey-rae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=26225","title":{"rendered":"#AuthorSpotlight – Kelsey Rae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself and which Twinsie do you know.<\/strong><\/p>\nHi! My name is Kelsie Rae. I write contemporary romance and dark mafia romance. I have three monster kiddos, three fur babies, and a husband who still puts up with me after eleven years of marriage. \ud83d\ude42 Dee Kendrick is the Twinsie I know, and she’s awesome.\n

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When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nFirst book! Gah! I’m literally planning my 2021 series right now and it isn’t exactly what I’d call a walk in the park. Once that one is finished, it feels like it gets a lot easier.\n

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What comes first? The plot or characters?<\/strong><\/p>\nOoo… good question! Usually a song sparks an idea for a story. Whether it’s a gritty voice or the sexy lyrics, that’s where I start. But I think it depends on the song as to if it sparks a scene or a specific character. Usually, I’m just along for the ride.\n

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What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)? <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nRachel Van Dyken. (I’ve actually met her, and she’s amazing, despite my awkwardness. lol)\n

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If you could ask that author three questions about their writing, writing process, or books, what would they be?<\/span><\/strong>\nHow many words does she write in a day? How does she manage to connect with her readers so effortlessly? <\/p>\n

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What is harder? The blurb writing, naming the book, or naming the series?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nBLURBS ARE THE DEVIL. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve rewritten a blurb for the same book. Usually, I feel like I’m just chucking ideas at a wall, and am praying one of them will stick. \n

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What is your favorite memory so far as an author?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nSignings are amazing because I get to meet so many awesome readers, especially the ones who’ve reached out to me beforehand through email or social media. Each and every time I hear one of them compliment my stories is my favorite thing in the world. \ud83d\ude42\n

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What are your social links?<\/strong><\/p>\n“Amazon \u2192 https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W5sKM0\nBookBub \u2192 http:\/\/bit.ly\/2uXKxsU\n Facebook \u2192 http:\/\/bit.ly\/2GkLj7K\nReader group \u2192 https:\/\/bit.ly\/2L0Gwcw\nGoodreads \u2192 http:\/\/bit.ly\/2G4wC9O\nTwitter \u2192 http:\/\/bit.ly\/2GiCLyq\nNewsletter MailerLite\u2192 https:\/\/bit.ly\/2YCfqQZ”\n

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What are your buy links? <\/strong><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/amzn.to\/2W5sKM0\n

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