I’m an avid writer by night and an Early Childhood Special Education
(ECSE) teacher by day. Through my work as a teacher, I am able to closely
examine human behavior and tell made up stories on a regular basis. Both of
these skills come in handy when I sit down to write my novels!
When I’m not at work or writing, I enjoy spending time with my
husband, our five furry rescues (four cats and one dog), my friends, and of
course my family!
What I Like...
Reading: I read just about anything, but my
favorite genre is young adult fantasy. I’m a huge fan of Amanda Hocking,
Cornelia Funke, Suzanne Collins, Brandon Mull, and Harlan Coben.
Movies: The Hunger Games, Lord of the Rings,
and Elf.
Musicians: I listen to anything from hip hop
to reggae!
In the world of
Necoh, everyone fears Grishma, a hideous murderous beast responsible for
ruining or ending the lives of anyone who dare cross her.
As a young boy, Ryder lived with his family, deep in the caves underneath the Kadin Forest, unaware of the horrors of the world. His simple world was turned upside down one horrible night when Grishma attacked his family, killing his father and kidnapping his mother and younger sister.
From that night on, Ryder devoted his life to killing Grishma. He tracked the monster from Necoh, to our world, and back again. Unfortunately, during his quest, he accidentally transported Brooklyn, a high school junior into his tumultuous world, where she is mistakenly identified as Princess Sophie, the missing princess of Sumner.
Days after Princess Sophie’s return, Grishma plots and manipulates the King into drugging and marrying off his only daughter to Prince Algid of Dratun. Desperate to save Brooklyn, who now believes she is the long lost princess, his mother, and his little sister, Ryder embarks on the deadliest part of his quest.
Will he save Brooklyn? Will she ever regain her memory? What will become of his mother and sister?
As a young boy, Ryder lived with his family, deep in the caves underneath the Kadin Forest, unaware of the horrors of the world. His simple world was turned upside down one horrible night when Grishma attacked his family, killing his father and kidnapping his mother and younger sister.
From that night on, Ryder devoted his life to killing Grishma. He tracked the monster from Necoh, to our world, and back again. Unfortunately, during his quest, he accidentally transported Brooklyn, a high school junior into his tumultuous world, where she is mistakenly identified as Princess Sophie, the missing princess of Sumner.
Days after Princess Sophie’s return, Grishma plots and manipulates the King into drugging and marrying off his only daughter to Prince Algid of Dratun. Desperate to save Brooklyn, who now believes she is the long lost princess, his mother, and his little sister, Ryder embarks on the deadliest part of his quest.
Will he save Brooklyn? Will she ever regain her memory? What will become of his mother and sister?
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1. If you could work with any other author,
who would it be and why?
I would love to work with Amanda Hocking! She is an amazing author
whose ability to write amazing books in a short amount of time is unbelievably
impressive. Also, her storylines are fantastic! I think if the two of us worked
together we could write an awesome book!
2. What would be a typical working day for
you? When and where do you write?
A typical working day for me starts at 7AM, when I wake up and get
ready to go to my day job, which is an Early Childhood Special Education
teacher. During the school day, I work with preschoolers with and without
special needs. After work, I come home and relax by watching something on Bravo
or an episode of one of my favorite shows (i.e., The Real Housewives, Bones,
The Closer, Rizzoli and Isles, Grimm, Once Upon A Time, NCIS, etc.) and having
something delicious to drink.
After relaxing, I typically get out my computer, sit on the couch and
read what I last wrote, usually a chapter or sometimes two. Once I’m back into
my writing world, I get typing! I try to get in at least 1,000 words every time
I write. While writing, I usually have a rerun of one of my favorite shows on
in the background. If I get stuck on a scene, I take a break, read or watch a
movie that falls into the genre that I am writing. I love the feeling I get
after I’ve written an awesome scene or chapter, it puts a huge smile on my face
and I feel accomplished!
3. What is the hardest part of the writing
for you?
The hardest part of writing for me is taking the time to write! I am
usually really tired when I come home from teaching and some nights I just need
to recuperate! The weekends are usually the best time for me to write. My
husband loves to play golf, so he usually plays for a few hours on a Saturday
or Sunday afternoon, while I stay home and write.
4. When and why did you first start
writing?
I first started writing as a little girl. I always loved to write and
tell stories. Throughout elementary, middle, and high school, I wrote fictional
stories in notebooks and for school assignments. During college, I didn’t have
enough time to write for fun, so I mainly wrote papers. One of my professors
wrote, “Your future is so bright you’re going to need sunglasses!” on one of my
papers, which was a phenomenal compliment! After college, I taught in Grand
Cayman, Cayman Islands. The combination of being a new teacher and living in
paradise also meant there wasn’t a lot of time to write.
It wasn’t until May of 2012 that I seriously started to write. I came
up with the idea for Grishma and went
for it! I did a lot of research and chose my audience carefully. From that
point on, it was a go! I finished Grishma
six months later and now I’m working on the sequel! Yea!
5. How did you come up with the idea for
your book?
I’ve always had a vivid imagination and thanks to that, I came up with
the idea for Grishma and several
other stories just by sitting down, closing my eyes, and thinking, “What would
make a fantastic story?”
6. Are you a big reader? If so, what are
you reading now?
Absolutely! I love to read! My favorite genre is young adult fantasy;
however, I will try just about anything! I’m currently reading Wake by Amanda Hocking.
7. Do you have any advice for other aspiring
writers?
My best advice is to find a critique group and write as much as
possible! Both help improve your motivation and writing skills.
Links:
Website: www.kellyanneblount.com
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/KellyAnneBlount
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyAnneBlount (@KellyAnneBlount)
Goodreads Best Fantasy Covers List
(currently in first place): http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3307.Best_Fantasy_Book_Covers#16421118
Amazon Grishma Page: http://www.amazon.com/Grishma-Necoh-Saga-ebook/dp/B00BSG4XG2
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Blount/e/B00BSKKA5Q
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