Book: The Royal Bond
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hello! I am so honored to be here to introduce myself a little. My name is Keylee Hargis, author of The Bond Series. I am from Bowling Green, Kentucky, and I love reading and writing! When I’m not doing either, I love photography and videography. I’m still in college and I plan to major in English with a creative writing focus. I love writing stories that give my readers a new world to escape into.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘ The Royal Bond ’ book?
My key challenges in writing The Royal Bond would have to be the restructuring from the original version. I wrote The Royal Bond on Wattpad as a freshman in high school and never thought this would become a career for me. When I went to publish The Royal Bond, I had to restructure and pretty much re-write the book to make is more… me, since I am older now!
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
. An author that has influenced me the most is Sarah J. Maas. Her books are so amazing and was one of the first authors that really made me enjoy reading. She produced a book that gave me an escape from reality and made me feel as if I was there witnessing the whole story play out, which I loved.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My favorite spot to visit in my country would be going to the beach in Florida. What makes it special to me is giving me a new setting to escape in and kick back on the beach with my book reading, or my laptop writing. It’s so peaceful and I am able to do so much in the new atmosphere!
Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
Before I start writing a book, so much goes into it that many people wouldn’t expect. My brain storming process is long and well thought out. I like to take a lot of time creating a plot before I create my characters and then I fit them into the plot accordingly. I love to take time with my characters to create something that makes them rememberable to my readers!
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘ The Royal Bond ’ book?
It took me about a year to write The Royal Bond. Then before publishing, it took me about five months or so to get it ready. I put my heart and all my time into the process of The Royal Bond, which I am so proud of.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
You can buy The Royal Bond (paperback or e-book) on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and many other stores!
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books?
The book cover was a long process to me because I really wanted something to wow my readers. I had a photoshoot with my friend, Elizabeth, who did such an amazing job modeling Scarlett Madison (from the book). I talked with the photographer about my ideas and we came to an agreement to do a powerful move of her crowning herself. It’s a small detail, but if you look closely you can see the person crowning her is actually her because of the same sleeves/dress etc. (this is super important to the plot). Then Maja, my cover editor, heard all the ideas I had and mashed them all together to create an amazing cover! As for the title, I created it from the mate bond in the book and since Scarlett becomes a royal, The Royal Bond stuck.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I try to keep things fresh by creating new characters and scenarios that won’t bore my readers and make them feel as if you’re reading the same thing over and over again. I also love doing huge climax events that no one would expect and other things like that!
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
There are a few secrets in the book, but a big one is the small details in which the books of The Bond Series intertwines. So look for the small details that may seem irrelevant when mentioned, because it will pop up in another book and give you a good laugh 😉
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