MY INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR KATHY DINISI 🌟

What’s your name and what genre would you consider your books to be?

Hello, Im Kathy Dinisi and I write in Horror /Thriller genre. But occasionally I write science Fiction.

Tell me about your book. How did you come up with that (story, angle, idea)?

I write about things im interested in but I add a crazy twist. I also get some of my stories from places I’ve seen.

How did you get interested in writing this particular genre (historical novels, mysteries, sci-fi, children’s books, etc.)?

I love scary things. From Books to movies to haunted places.

What kind of research did you do for this book?

It depends on the book, for Road I’ve hike their several times.
For the Hell Bound series it was a trip I always wanted to take but haven’t had the chance too.

Can you tell me about your Series?

The Hell Bound series is based on a young couple who finally find 3 days to vacation. Just them two, no kids, no work, nothing but relaxation and love. But an apocalypse hits and destroys their plans. They must fight their way back home to their two boys who they left with Sam’s parents.

Do you have a favorite book out of this series?

THe Hell Bound series was so much fun to write. I think book 3 was my favorite out of all of them.

Where did you get the inspiration/idea for your series?

The Hell Bound series was written about what I would do in such a situation.

What kind of research did you do for this book?

I had to look up so many maps and streets just to create the right dialog for it.

Was it always meant to become a series?

Yes, and I am currently going to write another series based on the main characters.

What’s a typical working day like for you? When and where do you write? Do you set a daily writing goal?

Sadly no,I don’t have a set time and writing goal. As a mother of 2 boys and a wife I don’t have a lot of time to write. But I do try to make time, whether it’s a paragraph one day or several pages the next. I try to get something done. I write in my office.

Do you have a new book in the making and if so, what’s the name of your upcoming book?

Yes, I have two I’m working on, The Caverns will be out hopefully sometime at the end of this year to the beginning of next and I have the fourth book in the Hell Bound series.

How important are character names to you in your books? Is there a special meaning to any of the names?

NO, if the name fits it fits.

Where do your ideas come from?

Places I have traveled.

What is the hardest part of writing for you?

Uggg, I would have to say grammar!!! YOu really don’t realize how crappy your grammar is until your editor gives back your book with lots and lots of red marks on it.

What do you think of book trailers? Do you have a trailer or do you intend to create one for your own book?

They can be catchy at times.

What do you consider to be your best accomplishment?

Making Amazon Best Seller, I practically cried.

What’s the best thing about being an author?

It’s so much fun to do! Plus I love hearing from fans and how much they loved my book.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I hope to find a publisher.

Have you always liked to write?

I never thought about it before.

What writing advice do you have for aspiring authors?

Don’t pay attention to bad reviews. Bad reviews can be good reviews. Learn from them.

If you didn’t like writing books, or weren’t any good at it, what would you like to do for a living?

I am currently studying Health management. So I would like to work in a hospital.

Do you read reviews of your book(s)? Do you respond to them, good or bad?

How do you deal with the bad? Umm, I don’t really read them. Not anymore, readers will like you or they will hate you.You cant win them all.

What is your least favourite part of the writing / publishing process?

The silly mistakes you make that can cost you a good review.

What are you working on now?

The Caverns and Hell Bound.

Can you give us a few tasty morsels from your work-in-progress?

Hmmmm…. Not really. I may change a lot.

Why did you choose to write in your genre? If you write in more than one, how do you balance them?

I love Aliens stories, the mystery of them.
And as of Horror stories, they are fun and creepy.

Where did your love of books come from?

It takes me away from the everyday struggles and takes me away to another place.

Do you have any favorite authors or favorite books?

Stephen king
Joe Hill

Of all the characters you have created, which is your favourite and why?

I love Sam from the Hell Bound series. She is so strong and has lost so much.

Where can readers go to discover more about you and your books?

Amazon and Facebook

Does writing energize or exhaust you?

It does both, writing is the fun part. Releasing your book is the hard part.

What is your writing Kryptonite?

Caffeine

 

Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?

Original, If I give the readers what they want, I’ll  be like everyone else.

What other authors are you friends with, and how do they help you become a better writer?

I am friends with so many awesome authors out there. Some of them have become such good friends.

If you were writing a book about your life, what would the title be?

HMMMM… unpredictable

What question have you always wanted to be asked in an interview? How would you answer that question?

Hmmm.. that’s a good question.

Where can your fans find you and follow??

Amazon and Facebook

Thank you for taking your time to do this interview ❤️

Thank you!!!