Book: Kristen Robinson
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi, I’m Kristen Robinson a young new author. I’ve enjoyed writing for many years and have recently decided to make my writing available to the public.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Names’ book?
Names is a very emotionally charged poetry book for me. It’s filled with memories from past romantic and platonic relationships I’ve been in. Although it was easy to get the words out in written format it was challenging to go back to editing and arranging the poems. It was hard facing those raw emotions in my writing again and again.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I tend to consume a massive amount of books constantly, and I honestly couldn’t pinpoint any authors or books that have influenced my writing. My writing has evolved right alongside my taste in books.
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 is this beach in North Carolina called Carolina beach. I tend to go during the off-season or right when the busy season is ending. It’s very beautiful and calm. It’s one of the most relaxing places I’ve personally ever been to.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
It depends on the book on how much I do before I start writting. With Names the poetry just came to me, I did no preparation and in some ways, I think it shows. With a lot of my writing, I don’t do a lot of prep. I normally determine what I want to convey through my work and a general idea of a plot but after that, I’m just along for the ride. I have no idea how something will turn out until I’m done.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Names’ book?
Names has a few poems that I wrote long before I even thought about putting together a poetry book. Writing and putting together Names probably took me a few months.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Names’ book to buy?
Currently, readers can enjoy names on their Kindel or buy a paperback copy on Amazon.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Names’?
The cover is actually a photo that I took at Carolina beach on one of my trips. This trip was when I was going through a heart break but in the moment of taking the picture I was at peace. Thats what I hope readers feel when they finish reading Names is that they are at peace, so I knew I wanted to use that picture for the cover. The title came to me shortly after writing Empathy because I realized I wanted to create a book that named different aspects of what I had been feeling.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I tend to keep things fresh for myself by not getting weighed down by the details and jamming out to some good music. When I write I try to convey as much feeling as possible in my words which I think and hop keeps things fresh for readers.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Names was written during a hard time in my life but a necessary time. Each section is written about the way things ended with different people I loved. Honestly I had finished names about two years ago and just recently had the courage to publish it.
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