I’m taking a spring break from revision and featuring a debut YA author today.
As some of you know, I’m a 2009 Debutante, and throughout 2009 this community has supported the debut authors as their books became available. We’re still blogging about these new authors and their novels because some were pushed into 2010 for release.
Today we have Kim Derting, the YA author of, The Body Finder.
Here’s what Kim’s debut novel is about and does it sound gripping.
Q: Of all your favorite books, which one do you wish you had written?
A: You mean, besides Harry Potter? Haha. No, really, I love the HP books.
Her storytelling and plot structure abilities are amazing.
But besides those, I’d say either Accordion Crimes by Annie Proulx, or
The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak. Those are two books that made me just
want to quit, because I could never even approach the level of talent
and skill needed to write like that.
Q: What fictional character do you wish you could be?
A: Anne of Green Gables. No question. *happy sigh*
Q: After chocolate what do you eat to make the writer-block pain go away?
A: Four ounces of wild Alaskan salmon lightly seared in lemon-pressed
olive oil, then sprinkled with sea salt and organic parsley and served
on a bed…
Seriously. Starbursts and Doritos. Pound-bags of each.
Q: Actually, I loved the salmon idea. Next time I hope you’ll tell us something about how you revise or some nitty gritty details about your revision of The Body Finder. See you again, I hope and thanks for stopping by.
Be sure to visit the Author Web site and look for her book at Amazon.
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C. Lee McKenzie says
You're right, Suzette. I've been so buried with the book and the next book that I haven't done more than keep the blog up and running. The link is on my list to do. Thanks.
Suzette Saxton says
I am counting down the minutes until this one is released! And Lee, I would love to read your book as well. You should include a link to it on Amazon!
Lisa Green says
Sounds like a great book! And I so agree on HP.
Stina Lindenblatt says
Cute interview! The book looks great.
'Cause I love your blog, I've given you the Sunshine Award. Just visit my blog for more info.
Have a great weekend!
Bish Denham says
Oh my, that sounds like an intense story! Thanks for the interview.
MG Higgins says
Thanks for the interview, guys. Kimberly's book sounds deliciously creepy. I've added it to my list.
nanmarino says
Hurray! Another Anne fan! We should start a club. Great interview, Lee. Congrats Kim! Looking forward to reading your book.
Jemi Fraser says
Sounds like an awesome book – I'm putting it on my wishlist!
Anne of GG is my absolute fave as well 🙂
Anna says
Thanks for the interview! I must say, that's exactly how I felt after reading The Book Thief. That book just blew me away.