Interview With Kristie Jones, author of "The Corpse Goddess"

Meg Highbury's party girl lifestyle is about to come to an end, in more ways than one. One morning she awakens to find a walking corpse in her apartment. If that isn't enough of a shock she and her neighbor Armando later discover that Meg is a Valkyrie, which means she has to serve death duty. Part horror, part comedy part romance "The Corpse Goddess" has something everyone.

So, what does author Kristi Jones have to say about her paranormal creation?

Q: Meg desperately wants to live. Does this experience cause her to appreciate her life on a deeper level.

A: Yes, absolutely. I also think it leads her to a greater appreciation of life on a larger scale. She's forced to think outside of herself, to consider the value of a life and to balance that against her own desire to live.

Q: Are you particularly drawn to paranormal lit as an author?

A: I am, which surprises me a bit. I had a very unconventional upbringing and I think because of that, I have a hard core of skepticism inside me. On the other hand, we aren't born into this world with a guidebook and that fascinates me - the idea that anything is truly possible.

Q: Do you have a primary source of inspiration?

A: My children inspire me daily. They are so fearless, so intelligent and kind. They meet this changing world with courage and energy. They work hard and it's impossible not to follow their example.

Q: Do you prefer to write character driven or plot driven stories?

A: I like to use both. I think as a writer you need to strive for a balance between the two to create a story with depth and fun. Even the darkest story needs to be fun for the reader!

Q: Paranormal chick lit seems to be a growing trend in literature. Do you think this subgenre could have lasting popularity?

A: I don't know if any trends have lasting popularity, but I do think a good story always has the potential to be popular. I think the blending of genres is something that is here to stay for a while, which I love. It opens the door to some truly unique stories, characters and settings.

Q: What are your future writing plans?

A: I have so many projects in the air right now! I'm trying to finish a ghost story I started before The Corpse Goddess was published. And of course, I need to dive into The Corpse Goddess II, which I'm really looking forward to. I also wrote a young adult time travel story that my son is insisting I publish, so I'm polishing it up for submission. I'll write for the rest of my life. It's my bliss!