From the Western bracket comes the creative Kelly Nelson.
If you
could be a character from any book, who would you be and why?
I
haven’t really thought about this in my adult life, but as a young teenager I
always dreamed of being Alec in The Black Stallion books.
If you
could co-write a book with any author who would you co-write it with?
I’d
love to work with Gerald Lund on a historical fiction project—what a fabulous
writer he is. The Work and the Glory and The Kingdom and the Crown are some of my all-time
favorites.
How many
hours do you spend on writing a day?
I’m
all over the board on this. When I was writing The Keeper’s Saga there were days I spent 12
hours on it and other days when I spent only a few minutes, although writing
was all I wanted to do. Lately, I’ve been spending more time marketing and selling
than writing. I am looking forward to delving into writing again and hope to
soon spend at least 3 hours a day on that aspect of being an author.
What
advice would you give an aspiring writer?
If
it is your passion, don’t give up. Carefully listen to anyone who is willing to
give you feedback, because if one reader thought it, there will probably be
others with similar concerns. Read what you want to write. There is so much to
learn from simply reading. And lastly, take some writing classes. It will be
well worth your time.
How have
your personal experiences affected your writing?
It
is the easiest to write about things you know. Nearly every aspect of my life
has worked it way into my novels in some form or another. Horses are my first passion; hence
every book I’ve written has a few horses in it.
How long
did it take you to publish your first book after you started trying?
I
wrote a three-book trilogy during 2009 and I received a publishing contract for
it in the fall of 2011. For me it took two and a half years.
Is there a
movie (gasp) that you prefer over the book version?
Dear
John. I
like the movie ending much better than the book version.
Do you
write in your PJ's?
Okay,
I’ll admit that yes, I do.
Do you use
a laptop or a desktop for writing?
Definitely
a laptop—I love the portability of a laptop since I’m always running kids
around to their activities.
What is
your favorite quotation?
“It
isn’t as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don’t worry. I say
that to myself every morning. It will work out. Put your trust in God, and move
forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us.
He will not forsake us. If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to
Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, he will hear our prayers.” ~
Gordon B. Hinckley.
What is
your favorite cereal?
Crispix,
with Honey Nut Cheerios as a close second.
If you
were a crayon what color would you be?
Hot
pink—I think that is such a happy, confident, and spontaneous color.
Do you
prefer summer or winter?
I
LOVE the summer—the warmth, the sunshine, and the long days. My favorite thing
is to saddle up at twilight and go for ride through the nut orchards as day
fades into night.
What is
one thing you hope to accomplish this year?
I
want to write another book. I’m never happier than when I’m immersed in writing
a good book. I’m dreaming of a companion book to The Keeper’s Saga featuring stories from
Garrick’s life.
The world
would be a better place if . . .?
.
. . everyone was simply kind to each other.
What is
something you've always wanted to try?
This is strange,
I know, but I’ve always wanted to try driving a Ninja bike.
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| Kelly riding her horse on the stake Pioneer Trek. |
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| Kelly and her horse |
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| Signing at Costco |
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