Awesome Romance Author Jacki Kelly
My awesome romance author this week is Jacki Kelly! Jacki writes emotionally-driven romances where her heroes and heroines struggle to find true love. In her interview, Jackie shares some of her background experiences and writing influences.
Thank you for being here Jacki…
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
I’ve been writing since my fourth grade teacher made me keep a journal for a grade. Now I do it to keep track of all the fascinating and heartbreaking moments that life throws our way. Poetry, personal essays, short stories and novels have all occupied space in her heart and my hard drive.
Is there an event in your life that affected you as a writer?
I have an Aunt who was a professor at Southern University in Baton Rouge. When I was very young she read one of my poems and said I had a gift. I remember her being very impressed. For me, as much as I enjoyed writing that was a confirmation for me to continue doing what made brought me so much happiness.
Where do you get your ideas?
The idea for my latest series of story, The Sweet Road Series came to me when I read a story about three successful sisters and I began to wonder what if they weren’t as successful when it came to their love lives.
I get my ideas for my books from the most average places. I might see a news story or a newspaper headline or overhear a bit of conversation in a restaurant or when I’m in public, then I begin to wonder what if. Sometimes ideas come to me in my dreams. Of course they’re not fully formed, but they might get me to wondering about other possibilities. What if instead of this happening this way it happens that way, instead.
Do you ever experience writer’s block?
I’ve never had writer’s block. When I stumble in my stories it’s usually because I haven’t done a very good job of thinking through the plot, the premise and the concept. I might have the story at a high level, but not a good grasp of the finer details. When this happens I have to go back and examine the principles of the story and flush them out more.
What other genres of novel would you love to write?
Right now I write romance and women’s fiction. But I have a couple of fantasy novels and a suspense novel in my ideas notebook that I’d like to pen one day. As a writer I like to think there are no limits on what I can write about. I recognize that all my readers may not like all my books, and but some will venture into these new territories with me and I might even pick up some new followers.
Have you written a book you love that you have not been able to get published?
Yes, I have a novel shoved in my desk drawer that is close to my heart. I wrote it early in my writing career, before I had a good grasp on story structure and right now it’s not fit for people to see. That story along with some others will require quite a bit of rewriting, and cutting and pasting. I hope to pull it out one day, clean it up until it sparkles and then share it with my readers.
Are there certain characters you would like to go back to, or is there a theme or idea you’d love to work with?
There are many characters in my books that I would love to go back and write more about. In my book Packed and Ready To Go I would like to see what is happening with Tracy, Walter and Marco ten years later. Are they happy with the way their lives turned out?
In my latest series The Sweet Road Home Series, I’d like to revisit the Conroy sisters to see if they are happy with the choices they’ve made and what new trouble has been visited on them. No matter what happen in any of these stories, the ending will remain satisfying for the reader. That’s my promise.
Is there anything that you would like to say to your readers and fans?
I really enjoy hearing from my readers and fans. I have a free book that I like to give to my readers and fans. If you’re interested go to jackikelly.com and telling me where to send it.
THE SWEET ROAD Series
Emotion Driven Stories by Jacki Kelly
The Conroy sisters are three tough girls, but when it comes to love, listening to their hearts may not be a good idea.
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I loved reading the interview. I am wanting to read these books now. I have 2 sisters so when we are together there is 3 of us. And we are always into something.
Knevits, I have two sisters, also. Now you’ve got me wondering if deep down that is why I wrote this book. Maybe it is. I hope you’ll give my books a try. Thank you.
Hi! Love finding new authors to read!! Picked up the book you have on your website and can’t wait to read your work!!
Hey Angela, this was one of my first books so it took a little longer. Almost a year.
Staci, thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the book.
Hello Ms Jacki, lovely interview. Loved the cover with the dog. How long it took you to finish this series?
Angela, this was my first book, so it’s took a little longer to write. Almost a year.
Thanks for coming today and sharing with us. I went and signed up for the book. Your books look Great.
Thank you, Linda Moffitt. I hope you enjoy it.
Hi Jacki, Thank you so much for being my guest this week. Can you tell my readers where your love stories take place?
Hello. Yes the stories take place in a small fictional town in Delaware.