Author Interview: Kersten Kelly

Kersten L. Kelly is a self-published author of narrative non fiction and semi-fiction books. She grew up in Munster, Indiana, and currently works in a sales role based out of Chicago, Illinois. She started writing at a early age and graduated from Indiana University with a dual Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Communication & Culture. She then went on to earn a Master's in Business Administration from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She has a passion for learning, teaching, and writing as well as international travel in her spare time. This book is her first piece of published work.

So, today we have Kersten Kelly author of Economics.

Let's get started with the questions!

WHEN WRITING

With or without music?

With music

Pen and paper or computer?

Computer

During the morning or through the night?

Through the night

BOOKS

Paperback or hardback?

Paperback

Physical copy or e-reader?

Physical copy

RANDOM

Coffee or tea?

Tea

Lip-gloss or lipstick?

Lip-gloss

Rain or sunshine?
Sunshine

                                    That's it for today! Be sure to tell Kersten thanks for stopping by!

                                                                    Here's her book:

If you go to Goodreads, you can read the ebook for free!

Author Interview: April Henry author of The Night She Disappeared

April Henry grew up in a small Oregon town. When she was 12, she sent Roald Dahl,  the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a short story about a frog named Herman who loved peanut butter. Dahl later helped it get published. She now writes mysteries and thrillers for teens and adults. Her 2012 books are The Night She Disappeared and Eyes of Justice (with Lis Wiehl). 

                                   *Click HERE to see my review of Girl Stolen by April Henry.*

Q: Describe Girl Stolen in 3 words.
A: Scary, reality-based


Q: If you could retitle Girl Stolen, what would you name it and why?
A: It was originally called Shadows Walking Backward.When you read it, you'll see why.


Q: What do you feel is your biggest accomplishment to date?
A: Publishing 13 books and having my daughter.


Q: What are your 3 biggest fears?
A: 1. Heights
     2. Deep ocean waters
     3. Death


Q: Do you plan on writing more novels for readers to enjoy?
A: Finish Her Off comes out in 2013


Q: What authors have inspired you?
A: Suzanne Collins, Susan Beth Pfeffer, and Ilsa Black.


                                                   Thanks so much for stopping by April!

Review and Author Interview: The Fruit of the Fallen by J.C. Burnham

Dr. James C. Burnham was born in Oklahoma and lived in small, rural towns until his family moved to Northern California at the age of nine. He was said to have a Huckleberry Finn childhood. His backyard was the Sacramento River where he fished and swam at leisure. As a teen he left the Sacramento Valley to attend a private boarding school just north of San Francisco where he was encouraged to develop his talent for writing. He later graduated from Pacific Union College with a degree in music, and after moving to Southern California, completed a master's degree in school counseling and doctorate in education with an emphasis in learning psychology. Dr. Burnham currently lives and teaches in Riverside,California. 

When an infant is thrust into the arms of Dr. Jonathan Keats by a dying nun, he finds himself accused of murder. His search to identify the child carries him to Europe and to a secret religious society who reveals a prophecy of unimaginable proportions.Serenity D'Evele has always known she was different. When she begins hearing strange voices call to her in her dreams and is attacked by an evil creature, she is forced to consider a frightening possibility. Little does she know that the very love she turns to for help could destroy all she holds dear, and their every action, every decision, could decide the fate of the world.

                          *A copy of this novel was provided by the author for review purposes*
My Review: I really enjoyed this novel and going on Serenity's journey and also Jonathan's. I loved some of the characters in the novel and the details and how everything was played out.
      First, let's talk about the characters. Serenity was a 15 year old teenage girl who was trying to figure out who and what she really was. She wasn't a kick butt heroine which is what all YA novels that are coming out  seem to have, but she wasn't whiny all the time which I liked. Sometimes I though it could have given more of her feelings but since it is told in 3rd person, I can understand why the author didn't. Jonathan was a likable character but sometimes her got really uber annoying. I felt like he was a 2 year old whining for his mother. I know why he was whining but I am not going to tell you because of a spoiler but he was whining all the time.
   Next, let's talk about the plot. The plot of the book was very... interesting and unique. Alot of YA these days is dystopian, fantasy and one or two other things but this, well, I don't know if I would classify it as paranormal or what. Serenity was amazing at being independent and not depending on everyone when she needed something, important or not.
    My overall thoughts of the book are definitely that I will be picking up the next book in the trilogy and that it was very unique. At some points it would get confusing with Jonathan and the writing style sometimes confused me on details and dialogue like who was talking. Other than that it was very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend for you to pick it up. This novel is self published through Xlibris and I will give you guys a couple of links to where to purchase it: Barnes & Noble or The Fruit of the Fallen.