Ask the Author: Kate Allen
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Kate Allen
I draw most of my inspiration from concepts in my real life. I like to take a broad idea and use completely fictional characters and situations to explore the issue in a deeper way.
Kate Allen
I recently developed a sudden fear of flying a couple of years ago and it got me thinking about the role fear can play in our lives. I explored that theme in detail through Liv's struggles to overcome personal tragedies in her life and navigate a friendship with Collin.
Kate Allen
The best part for me is the actual writing! But I also absolutely love connecting with readers and other authors in the online community. Book people are the best people!
Kate Allen
I'm working on another contemporary novel that follows two characters living in Austin, TX. And that's about all the detail I can disclose at this time! But I'm very excited to finish it and get it published!
Kate Allen
Don't stop writing! It takes time to produce anything good and novels are no different. When I think back on some of my first stories (that were never published, thankfully!), I feel embarrassed, but without those efforts, I wouldn't have gone on to create novels I'm excited to put into the world!
Kate Allen
Usually, when I have writer's block, it's my mind or body telling me that I need to take a break! Sometimes I take a step back for a day or two or even a week and when I come back to the manuscript, I feel refreshed and excited to get back to writing.
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