Writing Issues with Kathleen Maree
One of the most common questions I’m asked, by friends, colleagues and my readers is how do you even write a book? How do you get the idea’s for the stories? And how do you actually sit down and just start writing? And whilst every author is different in their answer, for me, the writing part itself – is the easiest part.
I have so many ‘stories’ in my mind that come to me constantly. I put it down to being a pretty creative person and from my youth when all I wanted to be was an actor whose job was to tell stories in make-believe worlds. So, I don’t find it hard at all to put my creations into words and onto paper, but what I do struggle with – is finding the time…
I’m a mother, a hockey wife (or wag as we say in Aussie-land), a full-time E.A, a sports mum, and probably a part-time taxi service too! 😊 So finding the time to actually sit down and get my mind into my story, is definitely what I struggle with. Add to that, all of the other things that come with being an indie author, like staying up to date with comms, and social media, editing, covers, arc’s, promotion and touring – it can get rather complicated.
So the way I’ve tried to deal with it, is to not treat writing as a job but remember why I started releasing my stories in the first place. And that’s because I truly love it!
I love putting my make-believe worlds down on paper. So, I don’t pressure myself in getting so many words done a day or week, and if the mood strikes I try to stop what I’m doing and write – because at the core, I enjoy it. I’ve found that since I’ve taken that pressure off myself to ‘perform’ it’s made my ability to put time into it, that much easier. But I’m not perfect and it definitely has its ups and downs, but that’s all part of the process.
We are all human just trying to do our best.
About Kathleen Maree
Kathleen grew up in the south-western suburbs of Sydney, where family holidays by the beach and tormenting her two younger brothers, was how she spent her early years. But at the young age of 11, when she submitted a short story to a talented writing competition through the NSW schools program, not only did she win it, but she quickly found a love for it as well.
Throughout her schooling, writing was a hobby, along with sketching and various sports. But fast forward to her adult years when she moved to Europe to follow her husbands field hockey dream, and her love for writing surged to the surface.
Her debut story, Cut, was penned over two years where her hobby seemed to lead to the completion of Pennys’ world. The rest of the series came the following year.
Kathleen enjoys writing stories full of self-discovery, emotional journeys and of course, love.
Something else she loves is hearing from her readers, so feel free to follow her blog or drop her an email.
For signed copies of her novels, more information about upcoming stories, or to follow her blog, please visit her website www.kathleenmaree.weebly.com
Dream often. Believe always.
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About the Book
Title: Broken Wing by Kathleen Mare’e (Arthur Academy, #1)
Publication date: April 26th 2021
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult
Synopsis:
Hendrix:
It’s funny the things you notice as a child.
Like the way people uneasily glance away from me whenever I catch their eye. Or the way a stranger seems to smile happily at other children, but when I say hello, their smile looks more uneasy than warm…
But as I approach the steel gates to the elite Arthur Academy, I can’t help but take a long-awaited breath towards my freedom. Finally, I have the chance to build the life I want. A future. Something that gives me more to live for than the daily beatings my childhood only ever knew. The girl I used to be doesn’t exist here. But even as the confidence grows about a life I now have control over, I can’t help but feel there could be something else waiting for me here. Something I’ve never faced before.
And it isn’t something I could prepare for.
And preparation is what got me out. It got me here.
I can’t afford to lose this opportunity, because if I lose this hand, it’s more than just a loss.
It’s like not being able to breathe. Not being able to fly.
Paxton:
I grip the leather ball in my hand, feeling the weight of the year pressing down on me. If it was just football, I could deal, but with my last name – it’s everything else that suffocates me. The Arthur Elite is what they call us, and we each have our roles to play. But my fathers given me the next two years to do what the hell I want without his interference, before he’ll own me and I’ll become nothing but his pawn.
After that, when college is done, I dread the life I’ll have to lead. The role I’ll be forced to play.
It should be simple. Just stroll through the steel gates and be the crown they all see; but I can’t help but feel there is something lurking beneath the surface. There is something different about this year that I sense inside my dark soul.
And it isn’t something I am prepared for; even when staying ahead is the one thing that ensures my next breath.
Because when I lose a hand, it’s more than just a loss.
It’s like losing a limb. A bird breaking its’ wing.
And without that – I can’t fly toward freedom.
And my freedom right now, is all I have to hold onto.
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