Interview with Kresley Cole

Quick Start

SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words?

KC: Mostly unexciting, sometimes exhilarating, occasionally hazardous, usually humorous.

SS: What is your motto or maxim?

KC: Go big or go home.

What Readers want to know...

SS: If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?

KC: I've wanted to return to Australia since the day I last visited!

SS: Which living person do you most admire?

KC: My mom.

SS: If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?

KC: Singing.

SS: What is your greatest achievement?

KC: Getting published and sustaining a writing career. This gig is tough!

SS: What’s your greatest flaw?

KC: Perfectionism--it is not a writer's friend!

SS: What’s your best quality?

KC: Perseverance.

SS: What trait is most noticeable about you?

KC: I really like to laugh.

SS: Who is your favorite fictional villain?

KC: Stoker's Count Dracula

SS: What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?

KC: Going boating, and staying off land for days. Actually, I'm still writing then!

SS: What’s your fantasy profession?

KC: Investigator of Paranormal Phenomena

SS: What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?

KC: Honesty, sense of humor, loyalty.

SS: What are your 5 favorite songs?

KC: Changes daily...

Questions About Books and Writing

SS: Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?

KC: Have a gut check at the beginning of this endeavor--if you're certain this is what you want to do, then don't dabble, just jump in with both feet.

SS: What comment do you hear most often from your readers?

KC: Why can't you write faster? (which I love)

General Questions

SS: What is your birthdate?

KC: 12/29

SS: What were your previous occupations?

KC: College English Instructor, coach, boat driver, realtor, and a dozen more!

SS: What was/is your favorite job?

KC: Being a writer, but there are some close seconds.

SS: Where did you go to high school and/or college?

KC: Went to Alabama for my B.A. and Florida for my M.A.

SS: What is your favorite movie?

KC: I will watch Aliens, The Piano, and The Orphanage any time they come on.

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