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K.L. Cottrell

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K. L. Cottrell is a writer of romance. She loves turning daydreams, real-life experiences, and unexpected moments of inspiration into something she can use to bring both healing and entertainment to herself and others. She loves reading, has an addiction to music (and to her husband), is a child at heart, and could eat Tex-Mex every day of her life.

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K.L. Cottrell Hi, Marie! This is kind of a hard question to answer! I know it sounds vague, but different kinds of music inspire me in different ways.

Sometimes it's…more
Hi, Marie! This is kind of a hard question to answer! I know it sounds vague, but different kinds of music inspire me in different ways.

Sometimes it's an entire song that gets me and sometimes it's just a line or two. Other times, just the music gives me a certain feeling that I think should be written about. One example is the instrumental aspect of "What If This Storm Ends?" by Snow Patrol. That music never fails to give me chills because I think it's expressive in so many ways; the lyrics are special to me, too, and altogether I always felt like the song matched my trilogy really well.

A few other songs feel that way with other romances I've published, like "Mercury" by Sleeping At Last and "Piece Of Your Heart" by Mayday Parade.

It's not like this all the time, but if a song is about opening up or loving someone, it usually moves me to write. There are so many stories to be told (and so many I witness every day with people I know) that revolve around those themes, and sometimes songs just don't feel big enough to tell them. (less)
K.L. Cottrell For me, the most awesome thing about being a writer is having no limits on my imagination. I'm a creative person and always have been, from loving boo…moreFor me, the most awesome thing about being a writer is having no limits on my imagination. I'm a creative person and always have been, from loving books to dancing and teaching dance to having a deep appreciation for music. I love building people and situations and, in some cases, worlds. It's therapeutic for me, even when the people and problems I write about have little or nothing to do with me; it's like my own weird way of solving problems. I also just love being able to entertain myself in such a boundless way - sometimes even I don't know what's going to happen next! Just so much fun.(less)
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Falling Backwards by K.L. Cottrell
"K. L. Cottrell did it again! Maggie and Luke’s story is one of her best to date. A second chance, enemies to lovers romance, Falling Backwards is incredibly well written and a beautiful story. Maggie and Luke are absolutely everything! HIGHLY RECOMME" Read more of this review »
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"I LOVED reading Maggie and Luke’s story. It’s lovers to enemies to lovers, fake dating, slow burn, protective mmc, self-love, the BEST friendships, a touch of miscommunication (or non-communication), no third act break up, and all the gummy worms.

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"Such a delightfully sweet and heartwrenching story. I enjoyed following Maggie and Luke on their journies of self-discovery. Maturing, learning, and falling in love are so painful, funny, and lovely for them. You can really feel their deep understand" Read more of this review »
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My heart was stolen, stomped into pieces, and stitched back together—repeatedly—by this duology. I don’t normally care for YA, but these characters, what they stand for, their pasts, everything they go through together, and how the story ends…it all ...more
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“Not every path in life is straightforward and clear, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't press onward.”
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“Sometimes you don't realize you need something in your life until it shows up.”
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