Today, I have the honor of hosting Kristin Pullioff, author of “The Escape of Princess Madeline." She has answered some interview questions. Please be sure to enjoy the interview and please check out Kristin's young adult novel!
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| Kristin Pullioff |
1. Why
do you write?
Writing is my creative outlet. Some people sing, some cook, some draw (you
don’t want to see me do any of those), and I write.
2. What
do you do to prepare before you actually begin writing? Music, tea, coffee,
etc.?
I have to be in my “zone” for writing. That means coffee and quiet. I usually take few deep breaths and try to
clear my mind and then focus on the computer.
Since my writing time is limited, when I do get it, I try to make the
most of it.
3.
Do you have a writing routine/schedule?
I
try to write every day. My
primary job is being a stay at home mom to my kids, and that takes 100% of my
focus during the day. In the evenings
after the kid’s bedtime, I am lucky if I am able to write for a couple of
hours. My primary writing time is on the
weekend, when I can leave for a few hours and write while my husband watches
the kids.
4. What’s
your favorite part of the creative process?
I love writing the first
draft. I really enjoy getting the
thoughts, the ideas on paper, and give them a life beyond my mind. It’s fun watching something I have imagined
in my mind develop into characters, plot twists, conflicts and resolution.
5.
What is your book that you are promoting
about? “The Escape of Princess Madeline” is a
fairytale for the whole family. Faced
with an impending marriage, a knight champion, and a future that she did not
choose, Princess Madeline finds herself in the middle of an impossible
decision. Using
her charm, strength and stubbornness, she defies the King, her father, at every
turn, determined to keep her freedom on her terms. Follow Princess Madeline in this adventure
full of twists and turns as she finds freedom and love.
“The Escape of Princess
Madeline,” will charm you with its timeless tale, strong characters, positive
tone and quick pace.
6. Why
do you write for the Young Adult audience?
This is such a fun
age to write for. Young Adults are on
the brink of stepping into their own, forming their own lives and choices. It’s an age of discovering who you are,
finding your strengths and struggling to find your path. I find YA books can tackle serious issues
while maintaining a sense of whimsy, fun, and innocence.
7. Who
is your favorite character from your novel?
I loved creating Princess Madeline. To me, she combined so many struggles that
women face growing up and became a protagonist that was easily relatable to as
a positive example. It was important to balance the hard and
soft qualities of her – her rashness with intelligence, her stubbornness with
strength, and her defiance with vulnerability.
8. Any
advice for aspiring authors who would like to be published? My
only advice is to always stay true to yourself and never give up. The only person who can live your dreams is
you, so don’t give up.
9. Is
there anything that you are working on currently that we can be expecting? I am currently working on the
sequel, “The Battle for Princess Madeline.”
Now that Princess Madeline has found her future, how far will she go to
protect it- a true battle between good and evil.
10. If
you stranded on an island and you can only bring 3 books and one CD, what would
you bring and why? Wow… how about a kindle and Pandora!
Quick Fire Questions:
1.
McDonalds or Burger King? McDonalds... What is better than a meal
that is happy
2.
Coffee or Tea? COFFEE!!!
3.
Book or Kindle? I like
both… kindle for travel & new ones, books for favorites.
4.
Romance or Thriller? A thrilling romance?
5.
Favorite book? The Giving Tree
6.
Favorite movie? Tough one… Goonies, The Princess Bride, The
NeverEnding Story
7.
Favorite author? Dr. Seuss
J
8.
iPhone or Android? iPhone
9.
Favorite color? Any shade of blue
10.
Salty or Sweet? Salty
Where can we find you?
Website: www.kirstinpulioff.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kirstinpulioffauthor
Twitter: www.twitter.com/kirstinpulioff
Where can we buy your beautiful book?
Barnes &
Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-escape-of-princess-madeline-kirstin-pulioff/1113746532?ean=2940015907421
Publisher, Caliburn
Books: http://www.caliburnbook.com/the-escape-of-princess-madeline1.html
Please be sure to check out "The Escape of Princess Madeline!"
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