Writing is a job, a career, and something that I take very seriously. Of course, I love it. When I sit down to write, I have to be inspired to do so. I have to be in a, writing frame of mind; every writer does. Sit down when you’re not inspired and all you get is frustration, confusion and a blank sheet of paper.
People have asked how I do it. My answer is this: I write when I can. If this means waking up at 5 A.M. so I can get some alone time, then that is what I do. I also write at night when the family is asleep. Am I exhausted? Sometimes, but it is well worth it.
This morning, I woke up at five, downed a cup of Joe, and barricaded myself in my office. I check emails, answer questions, which I get from time to time, do a little marketing and then I start on what I love to do---write!
As of now, I am writing my fourth novel, The Cross Roads. Meant for young adults, this epic tale will grab your heartstrings. Choosing between good and evil, Ali Banks discovers the men she is torn between is not whom she thinks they are. The Discernment will follow, ending with The Decision.
My goal is to write a chapter a day. If I can do that, The Cross Roads will be ready by January. Wish me luck!
About Me
- Karen Vance Hammond
- Karen Vance Hammond is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. She graduated from the University of the Ozarks in Arkansas with a double major in psychology and sociology. With a storm brewing outside, Karen knew she was socked in for the day. She opened her laptop and started writing. Six weeks later, her first novel, Shoe Marks was born. Addicted to the craft, she couldn’t put down her pen. The Monastery Murders along with the sequel, Identity followed which will be released through SynergEbooks. Currently, she is writing her fourth and fifth novels, The Cross Roads trilogy, and Surfside Erosion. Not only does Karen enjoy writing, she was a soprano for the Shreveport Opera for some time. She has had the pleasure of performing for Bill Clinton and Sam Walton. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Freckles. Karen her husband and daughter live in Houston, Texas. You may reach her at klvh65@hotmail.com, Face Book or her website.
Karen
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