MY INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR ALORA KATE❤️

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

Alora Kate. I’m a multi-genre author.

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

I just release my 11th book that that’s part a Trilogy. I had a dream about Ki, the first character in the book, and it just snowballed from there. It wasn’t supposed to be a Trilogy, but ended up that way with different characters in the books.

 

 

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

I started writing, New Adult Romance, about siblings in college. I like to challenge myself and I get most of my ideas from my dreams, and I just go with what I dream about usually.

What kind of research did you do for this book?

I do research on most of my books, especially if there are health conditions, or accidents, as I want to have it as real as possible.

Can you tell me about your Series?

The NYC series focuses on 3 different set of characters; however they are in all of the books. You have to read them in order and once you get started, you’ll want to know them all. They all continue on with the next book, and I’ve put the first chapter of the next book in the back of the prior one, so people get a sneak peek at what’s to come.
Here’s the one liner for each book.
Book 1: A Beautiful Heartbreak: a plain jane and a complicated lawyer
Book 2: A Beautiful Acceptance: a notorious flirt and a broody ex-fighter
Book 3: A Beautiful Forgiveness: a broken beauty and a fierce protector

 

Do you have a favorite book out of this series?

I love them all, but since you asked, I think book 3 is my favorite, even though I really love Tapper in book 2.

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

My dreams are where they start.

What kind of research did you do for this book?

I had to research gunshot wounds, and accidents and health conditions.

Was it always meant to become a series?

No, it started off as a standalone but Alexa and Lucas wanted their own book.

 

 

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

I work several jobs, so I write more at night after my son is sleeping.

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

I don’t have a name for it yet, but I do have a plan and idea of what I’m writing.

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

Very. Usually yes, there is always some reason behind it. I love unique names, so I try to pick some common ones, and some unique ones.

Where do your ideas come from?

Mostly my dreams.

Is there a genre that you’ve been wanting to experiment with?

Not yet.

What is the hardest part of writing for you?

Find the time, and sometimes the characters don’t allow me to see their story right away.

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

I like some of them, I’ve not done one for any of my books.

 

What do you consider to be your best accomplishment?

I’m a single parent, author photographer, graphic designer, and artist. I find the time to do it all and I’ve very thankful for that. I’m very happy my creative side finally came out.

What’s the best thing about being an author?

Killing people in my books, Lol. No, it’s when I hear from readers who love my books, and that it’s helped them in some way in their own life. Or making them cry, I’ve wrote a few books that’ll make you cry.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

USA today bestseller!

Have you always liked to write?

No, I started later in life.

What writing advice do you have for aspiring authors?

Don’t give up. Don’t complain, just do it.

 

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

Photography and Graphic Design

Do you read reviews of your book(s)? Do you respond to them, good or bad? How do you deal with the bad?

I ignore the bad ones, depending on how bad they were and I love reading the good ones! I like hearing how I surprise people or make them cry.

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

I wish I could type faster.

What are you working on now?

I just finished writing my 13th book, so I’m taking a few weeks off, but I do have something I want to work on next.

 

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

I write whatever comes to me, or I get excited about.

Where did your love of books come from?

Reading.

Do you have any favorite authors or favorite books?

Kristen Ashley is my favorite author.

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

That’s very hard to decide. I love them all.

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

https://www.amazon.com/Alora-Kate/e/B012552JIS/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_5?qid=1505952350&sr=1-5

Does writing energize or exhaust you?

Both.

What is your writing Kryptonite?

Coffee.

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

Yes, I try to think outside the box and have twist and turns they never see coming.

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

I have an author who’s a critique partner and she’s been with me since prior to publishing. We started around the same time and we are still going strong working with each other.

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

I actually started this book, it’s not done and I still don’t have a title for it.

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

You asked them all.

Where can your fans find you and follow??

I have a readers group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1204246322923278/
This is my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/authoralorakate/

Thank you for taking your time to do this interview ❤️