Please help me welcome Author Chris Redding to my blog today!
Let's get straight to her very interesting interview!
What is your name? Do you use a pen name
(if so, why?)?
Chris Redding is my pen name. My husband
asked me to use one because he’s private person and if I ever achieved fame, he
didn’t want anyone to know who he was.
Tell me a bit about yourself:
I’m married with two boys. We own three
rabbits and one dog. I have taught CPR for almost 19 years. I recently took up
running again.
What type of genre do you write?
Romantic Suspense though I have plans on
branching out into romantic comedy.
What genre to you personally read?
Just about anything mystery/thriller
related along with some romance.
Tell me about your latest?
Incendiary is about a firefighter and an
EMT who must track down a serial arsonist.
What sparked your passion for books and the
art of a good story?
I’ve always been this way so I have no
idea. There were always books in the house and the local library was just
around the block.
Is there a particular book that changed or
affected your life in a big way?
No, I’m not really that deep.
Is there a message in your book that you
want readers to grasp?
No, my books are purely for entertainment.
What challenges have you faced in your
writing career?
Time. I’m not always good at managing my
time. Energy has been another factor. Until I began running again, I wouldn’t
get much done because I was always tired.
What has been your best moment as a writer?
It was recently when someone reviewed
Incendiary and revealed they had read all my other books.
Who is your author idol?
Robert Walker because I think he is a smart
and savvy independent author.
Do you see yourself in any of your
characters?
I put bits of myself in each character.
There is usually one who has my sense of humor.
Do you feel like your dream has come true
or is there much more to do?
I feel there is much more to do.
What does your workspace look like?
I have a laptop so I work all over the
house. Right now I’m in my favourite room which is painted a very soothing
shade of green, sitting on a couch that just begs you to nap.
Have you ever had a day when you just
wanted to quit?
Many.
What do you do when you’re not writing?
I work part time and I began running again.
What are the most important attributes to
remaining sane as a writer?
Actually running and my kids. Both help me
put it all in perspective.
Did you have a moment when you realized you
were meant to be a writer?
I was ten and read a short story in front
of the class. Suddenly I wasn’t that socially awkward kid with glasses. I had
touched some of them.
What advice would you give to aspiring
authors?
Persistence. In learning your craft and in
learning the business.
After this book, what is next?
I am revising a romantic suspense right now
and writing a romantic comedy. I’m hoping to get the romantic comedy up on
Kindle next yeary.
Your website? www.chrisreddingauthor.com
Your blog?
http://chrisredddingauthor.blogspot.com
Where can your book be found?
On Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/8davpke
Please join me in thanking Mrs. Redding for joining us today. Visit her website or her blog. Leave her a note. Buy a book.