Tracey H. Kitts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 21st, 2013
Tracey H. Kitts won BEST PHOTO in the UP Authors Erotic/Romance Contest!
Interview with Tracey H. Kitts:
UP: How did the idea for the photo come up? Who took the picture?
TK: I took the photo myself. I was just sitting in my writing chair (in front of the computer), picked up the camera and bam. No major planning. I chose the background image because it is the same one I used on the cover of Red. I thought it was appropriate and fun.
UP: In what ways do you influence others with your writing?
TK: I hope that I inspire them and relieve some of the stress from their lives. I’d like to offer people an escape when they need it.
UP: You’ve mentioned having a “warped perspective.” Give us an example of what you mean.
TK: I actually think the Joker is funny. If you’re trying to sum up my sense of humor, that’s it. My nickname for many years was/is Joker.
UP: Why did you decide to mix paranormal, sci-fi, and romance together?
TK: Because it’s awesome. Ha. Ha. Seriously, that’s what I love. I write what is in my heart and what I truly enjoy.
UP: The cover of Bitten is very intriguing. How much of the design was your idea?
TK: I designed the entire cover myself. I used photos from hotdamnstock.com and bigstock.com.
UP: Why are vampires sexy?
TK: Hmmm. I’m not sure I can sum this up easily, but tall, dark, and immortal sounds pretty good to me. I think growing older (possibly wiser) without the suffering of actually aging sounds nice. And of course there is the possibility of eternal love. Those are wonderful fantasies.
UP: When you were young, did you write stories and show your friends?
TK: Constantly. I remember writing my first stories in elementary school. The oldest story, which I no longer have, was about a unicorn that I found with my cousin Jamie.
UP: Why do your characters seem so real? What is your trick?
TK: I think of them as real people. I think what I would say if I were in their place and that’s how I write my dialogue. I want to make reactions realistic to the circumstances they are in.
UP: Which is the best Harry Potter movie?
TK: The very first one, when the magic was still new, before they had a chance to butcher the rest.
UP: How has Facebook changed the way you market books?
TK: I’ve never had a big budget to advertise. So, I suppose Facebook has changed things for me in that my friends help me spread the word when I post news about my books. I like to think that if my books weren’t entertaining, no one would “share” the news. Every time I get a “share” I smile.
UP: Your birthday is on April 26th. Who else that you know has a birthday on April 26th?
TK: My husband and I have the same birthday. He is one year older than me. When we first met, he asked when my birthday was; I thought he was teasing me when he said his was the same date.
UP: We heard through the grapevine that you are working on an erotic horror novel. Is that true? If so, can you tell us a little about it?
TK: I’m keeping the title and the actual content of this one pretty hushed. I can say that it is different than anything I have ever written before. It is much darker, more frightening, and still deeply sexual. Oh, and there will be vampires.
UP: Do you have some advice for new writers?
TK: If you love what you are doing (writing), don’t let anyone or anything take it away from you. Your sanity may depend on it.
“Tracey H. Kitts has more surprises than a six-pack of erotic writers combined!” ~ UP Authors
For more on Tracey H. Kitts, visit: http://www.traceyhkitts.com/
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Thanks for doing this contest. It was so much fun. 🙂