Interview with Kim Smith, Author of New Romance Novel, A Will to Love

Kim Smith is the hostess for the popular radio show, Introducing WRITERS! Radio show on Blog Talk Radio. She is the author of the zany Shannon Wallace mystery series available now from Red Rose Publishing and the new romance novel, A Will to Love. You can visit Kim´s website at www.mkimsmith.com.

Thank you for this interview, Kim. Can you tell us briefly what your latest book, A Will to Love, is all about?

It´s about a man who after losing his wife to cancer, tries to build up the bed and breakfast he built for her. He thinks he will never love again, but as we all know, love has a mind of its own.

Can you tell us who or what was the inspiration behind your book?

There was a terrible train wreck that took the life of a woman whose hubby bought a B and B for her back in the late 1990s. It was the basis for the story. An article about it is here: http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/stories/2005/06/13/daily13.html.

Is this your first published book and if so, can you tell us your experiences in finding a publisher for it?

No, this one is really my second book, but it is my first romance. I already had a publisher so that was not even in the worry category this time around thankfully.

How has Red Rose Publishing been to work with?

The authors, editors, artists, and owner Wendi Felter, are just fabulous and I enjoy being a part of that organization a lot.

Do you have an agent?

No. Not yet, but maybe one day!

Can you tell us how long it took you to write your book and also how long it took from the time Red Rose Publishing sent the contract and the time it was released?

It took about three months to write A Will to Love, but it was very quick, like a few weeks, between submission and contract.

Do you have any words of inspiration for other writers who would like to be wearing your shoes?

Keep going. Getting published is one third creation, one third inspiration, and one third determination.

I understand that you are touring with Pump Up Your Book Promotion in July via a virtual book tour. Can you tell us all why you chose a virtual book tour to promote your book online?

I have been very successful with getting interest for my work through the VBT idea. I have never found anyone as wonderful to work with as the PUYB group either, and when you have a winning combo like that, why mess with it?

What´s next for you?

More romance, more mystery, more romance, more mystery. Shake, stir, pour, enjoy!

Thank you for this interview, Kim. Can you tell us how we can find out more about you and your new book?

http://www.mkimsmith.com

and http://www.redrosepublishing.com

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