Kia Carrington-Russell Author Interviews- Bound by Books

Author Interview Jez Cajiao Writing Lit RPG, Self-Identity and Patreon

Join Jez Cajiao and me as we discuss writing Lit RPG, self-identity and Patreon.

 

We also discuss popular series ‘Rise of Mankind’; overcoming self-doubt and learning to believe in self; writing 200k words plus in books; learning how to use a long-sword; top tips in marketing; the importance of creating community; overcoming imposter syndrome; and most memorable reader interaction moment.

I had so much for interviewing Jez and laughed so much. It was fascinating to hear about his journey especially on self-discovery and reidentifying himself in career changes. And we also find out about the time he was hit by a crane? This an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Jex Cajiao’s books here:

Age of Stone, Rise of Mankind Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Lgx0ib

Brightblade, UnderVerse Book 1: https://amzn.to/3N7FZDI

Arise, Alpha: https://amzn.to/3a7gcNT

Arise, Dark Crusader: https://amzn.to/3Lh42P6

 

Please also take the time to check out Jez awesome raffle raising awareness of his son, Xanders diagnostic, Neurofibromatosis. And honestly the item of prize is pretty AWESOME!

I've grabbed my ticket and would encourage any friends to show their support for this great cause.

Video and introduction to who Jez is and explaining their journey:

https://www.facebook.com/JezCajiaoAuthor/videos/5413336655377381

Grab your tickets or donate here:

https://go.rallyup.com/nfandourxander/Campaign/Details?fbclid=IwAR3ffpRACaD--HHZ_6bqr2DwRJEbvCfkm0jirDdb2XSny9sya0uZAD4Ftxo

 

If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH

 

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Author Interview Penny Dee Inspiration behind popular MC series ‘Kings of Mahem’.

Join Penny Dee and me as we discuss inspiration behind popular MC series ‘Kings of Mahem’.

 

We also cover advice on writing MC romance; the start of Penny’s writing career and going full-time; dabbling in different genres; skeleton draft strategy; writing process; social media; helpful resources; importance of a writing community; top three marketing must do’s; being kind to yourself; overcoming imposter syndrome; and biggest challenge and accomplishment.

I had so much interviewing Penny. As a friend it was an honour to be able to host her first interview and she did a phenomenal job! It was so lovely to hear about her writing journey and advice she has for fellow authors.  This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Penny Dee’s books here:

Kings of Mahem, The Kings of Mahem Book 1: https://amzn.to/37Gqrrx

Jack, The Kings of Mayhem MC Tennessee series, Book 1: https://amzn.to/3swWrVY

Come Undone, A Hockey Romance: https://amzn.to/39Mxwaw

Axel, Men of Mirror Lake Mountain Book 1: https://amzn.to/39Mxn6Y

 

 

If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH

 

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Author Interview Joe Hart Celebrating new release ‘Or Else’ and tips on writing Thriller and Horror

Join Joe Hart and me as we celebrate new release ‘Or Else’ and tips on writing Thriller and Horror.

We also discuss ten years in the publishing industry and how it’s changed; understanding characters and plotting; being a full-time author and learning discipline that works with personal schedule; favourite book to have written and why; having a supportive spouse; contracts, agents and publishers including ‘Thomas and Mercer’; having goals and being supported by a community; celebrating Wall Street Journal listing; most memorable reader interaction moment; three must do’s for release; audiobooks; and greatest challenge and accomplishment.

I had so much for interviewing Joe and very much look forward to reading his new release, ‘Or Else’. We also discover the time when Joe accidently punched himself in the face?! This an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Joe Hart’s books here:

Or Else: https://amzn.to/3MSJiP2

The Last Girl, The Dominion Trilogy Book 1: https://amzn.to/3w49TSu  

The River Is Dark, A Liam Dempsey Book 1: https://amzn.to/3yvxL4n

Lineage: https://amzn.to/3yeMqQZ

If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH

 

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Author Interview R. J. Blain Patreon and dealing with pressure as an Author

Join R. J. Blain and me as we discuss Patreon and dealing with pressure as an Author.

We also cover inspiration behind USA Today best selling series, ‘Playing with Fire’; working with aphantasia disorder; the start of R. J. writing career and being challenged by her husband; hand writing books; managing multiple pen names and genres; audiobooks; taking years to create different worlds; and advice on cover’s and understanding tone and market.

I had such a blast talking with R. J. Blain and was utterly inspired by her journey and overcoming obstacles to pursue her writing career. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out R. J. Blain’s, Susan Copperfield’s, Bernadette Franklin books here:

Playing with Fire, A Magical Romantic Comedy: https://amzn.to/3s0mRiQ

Blood Bound, A Lowrance Vampires Novel: https://amzn.to/3LyyFAz

Steel Heart, A Jesse Alexander Novel: https://amzn.to/3MCHDNh

Storm Called, A Royal States Novel: https://amzn.to/3OKOru7

Bat out of Hell: https://amzn.to/3EWE3uW

 

If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH

 

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Author Interview Genevieve Jack A Decade of writing Paranormal Romance

Join Genevieve Jack and me as we discuss a decade of writing Paranormal Romance and tips on writing long book series.

We also cover the key to writing is consistency; changing genres and pen names; inspiration behind ‘The Treasure of Paragon’ series; writing in different series; favorite supernatural creatures; the most surprising thing in the publishing industry; greatest accomplishment and challenge; dealing with reader expectation; cover concepts; audiobooks and translations; and top three marketing tips.

I had so much fun interviewing Genevieve and it was very insightful listening to her journey and how the publishing industry has changed over the past decade. We also find out Genevieve’s clumsiest moment… This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Genevieve Jack’s books here:

The Dragon of New Orleans, The Treasure of Paragon Book 1: https://amzn.to/3DKFgow

The Ghost and the Graveyard, Knight Games Book 1: https://amzn.to/3NTw5Xj

The Tanglewood Witches, The Three Sisters Book 1: https://amzn.to/3NV3wJl

Vice: A Knight World Novel, Fireborn Wolve Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Ji7Crp

 

If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH

 

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Author Interview Kel Carpenter Writing tips on Anti-Heroes

Join Kel Carpenter and me as we discuss writing tips on Anti-Heroes.

We also cover gradual increase to full time author; writing at fifteen; having financial stability and not quitting your day job too soon; inspiration behind the ‘The Dark Maji’ series; co-writing advice and working through disagreements and compromises; advice on crafting spectacular covers; most memorable reader interaction moment; and what’s better- Audio or Translations?

I had such a blast talking with Kel and felt so inspired by her writing journey and transition into full-time USA Today best-selling author. We get down and dirty about girl hustling and did someone say Henry Cavill? This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Kel Carpenter’s books here:

Fortune Favors the Cruel, Dark Maji Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Ds7pQZ

Dark Horse, A Demon’s Guide to the Afterlife Book 1: https://amzn.to/3NCxiSG

Heir of Shadows, Daizlei Academy Book 1: https://amzn.to/3NAQTms

Touched by Fire, Demons of New Chicago Book 1: https://amzn.to/3JXa0EW

Reject Me, Immortal Vices and Virtues Book 1: https://amzn.to/3NAyiXO

 

If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH

 

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Author Interview Jennifer Cody Different Expectations between MM and FM Writing

Join Jennifer Cody and me as we discuss the different expectations between MM and FM writing.

We also cover Jennifer’s three starts to her writing career; advise on themes, tropes and triggers; advice on writing LGBTQ+ Fantasy; having a book go BOOM and dealing with the imposter syndrome to follow and learning to scale up; discovering personal strengths and weaknesses within your business; delegating tasks to others; writing process; and discussing overnight hit and inspiration for ‘The Trouble with Trying to Date a Murderer.’

Oh my goodness, I could not stop laughing during this episode! It was really inspiring to hear Cody’s writing journey and the difference from when she first tried to start her writing career to now. And we also find out about the embarrassing time she was playing footsies under the table with her friends Dad?! This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Jennifer Cody’s books here:

The Trouble with Trying to Date a Murderer: https://amzn.to/3qoDkg5

Bishop to Knight One, Diviner’s Game Book 1: https://amzn.to/3JxKUfH

Sledge and Claw, Hammer and Fist Book 1: https://amzn.to/3wmM7CZ

Pass, Shattered Pawns Book 1: https://amzn.to/3N9QXcr

 

If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH

 

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Author Interview Maddison Michaels Writing Victorian vs Regency Historical Romance

Join Maddison Michaels and me as we discuss Writing Victorian vs Regency Historical Romance.

We also cover Maddison’s amazing success in acquiring an agent, traditional publisher and RWA Award within two years; talking about ‘Secrets, Scandals and Spies’ series; having twenty agents interested and how to narrow down to the perfect agent; advice on contracts with agents and publishers; becoming a full-time author and new routine; being a police office for sixteen years and how it shaped parts in writing mystery and suspense; advice on writing historical romance and accuracy in research; Australian vs USA English; and most memorable reader interaction moment.

Wow! What a fun interview! It was so inspiring discussing Maddison’s writing journey thus far and all the exciting places and era’s it’s taken her. And we also find out about Maddison’s secret hobby as a lock picker? This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

Check out Maddison Michael’s books here:

The Bachelor Bargain, Book 1 in Secrets, Scandals, and Spies Books: https://amzn.to/3u08Dia

The Bachelor Betrayal, Book 2 in Secrets, Scandals, and Spies Books: https://amzn.to/3MX3LTq

The Devilish Duke, Saints & Scoundrels Book 1: https://amzn.to/3wbrDx0

The Elusive Earl, Saints & Scoundrels Book 2: https://amzn.to/3CLeYSm

 

If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH

 

You can also connect with me on:

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Author Interview A. L. Knorr ‘Readers Favorite’ Gold Medallist and Multiple Book Series Entry Points

Join A. L. Knorr and me as we discuss winning ‘Readers Favorite’ Gold Medal and having multiple book series entry points.

We also cover A. L. Knorr’s remarkable story as to how she started writing and publishing; travel; accepting help and support from others; applying for competitions and awards; dealing with imposter syndrome and how to overcome equating self-worth with the amount of book sales made daily; talking about ‘The Elemental Origins’ and favourite character; hiring cultural experts and thorough research; covers and deciding when and how to revamp them; most memorable reader interaction moment; audiobooks; and writing a love letter to the sea.

I loved hearing the romantic story of how A. L. began writing and publishing. She’s full of great advice and has championed so much already within the first five years of her writing career. We also discover one of her clumsiest and embarrassing moments… which I must say… is kind of funny. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out A. L. Knorr’s books here:

Born of Water, The Elemental Origins Series Book 1: https://amzn.to/3tuEPtB

Elemental Origins, The Complete Series Bundle: https://amzn.to/3vDF2NZ

Salt & Stone, The Siren’s Curse Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Ch8ivl

Bones of the Witch, Earth Magic Rises Book 1: https://amzn.to/3sIo9Qg

Firecracker, Arcturus Academy Book 1  https://amzn.to/3pDNmJw

 

If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH

You can also connect with me on:

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Author Interview Jennifer Estep Writing Epic Fantasy and Kick-Butt Heroines

Join Jennifer Estep and me as we discuss writing epic fantasy and kick-butt heroines.

We also cover expectation and contracts with agents and publishers; years of rejection letters before selling on the seventh manuscript; learning how to take negative criticism; difference between journalism and creative writing; discussing, ‘Kill the Queen’ and inspiration behind the series; writing to trends and advice in epic fantasy; greatest obstacle and accomplishment; most memorable reader interaction moment; inspirational authors; maintaining an ongoing series with over nineteen books; and advice on making writing a long term career.

What a phenomenal interview! Jennifer is full of so much knowledge and passion for the epic tales she’s been weaving for years. And not to forget to mention has a master plan on world domination? This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out Jennifer Estep’s books here:

Kill the Queen, A Crown of Shards Novel Book 1: https://amzn.to/3IsDyK0

Capture the Crown, A Gargoyle Queen Novel Book 1: https://amzn.to/3vj3Zhz

Spider’s Bite, Elemental Assassin Book 1: https://amzn.to/3HkYml7

Cold Burn of Magic, Black Blade Book 1: https://amzn.to/3Hk7hU9

Touch of Frost, Mythos Academy Book 1: https://amzn.to/3pma1Kq

If you would like to check Kia’s books, head over to her website at: www.kiacarrington-russell.com or grab directly from amazon. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Token Huntress, Vampire Romance Dystopian series: https://amzn.to/3abSH06

The Shadow Minds Journal, Angel & Demons thriller series: https://amzn.to/2wwyrZy

My Escort, Contemporary Romance series: https://amzn.to/3el11iH

 

You can also connect with me on:

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