Rogue's Angels Present: You Taste Like Whiskey and Sunshine by Kimberly Love

Please welcome Kimberly Love author of You Taste Like Whiskey and Sunshine

Kimberly Love will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

You Taste Like Whiskey and Sunshine

by Kimberly Love

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GENRE:   Non-Fiction/Memoir

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INTERVIEW:

1.    What or who inspired you to start writing?

            I’ve always written from the time I was young so I don’t think anything in particular inspired me to write. It’s just always been there. I get inspired by many things in life to continue writing, a great day that I had or waking up to see my daughter. It’s the small things that inspire me.

2.    What elements are necessary components for this genre?

I think the only component to a memoir is a good life story. Something that can move others or help them through their own personal struggles.

3.    How did you come up with your idea for your novel?

I decided to write the book because I felt it was a story that needed to be told. I’ve experienced things in my life that were scarring and I hoped that my story would help others who have gone through the same things.

4.    What expertise did you bring to your writing?

I’ve been a ghostwriter for the past 15 years, telling stories for others. I just felt it was time to start telling my own stories.

5.    What would you want your readers to know about you that might not be in your bio?

I’m pretty much an open book now. It took me a long time to trust myself to be able to tell the story that I did. So, I guess I would want people to know that it’s never too late to go after what you want.

6.    As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?

I’m working with an agent right now on my second novel that is almost finished. It’s a thriller/dark romance based on a serial killer that wreaked havoc in Thailand in the 90’s.

7.    If you could be one of the characters from this book, who would it be and why?

The book is about me, so I guess I’m already a character in the book. :) the book is abuse familial/spousal abuse and how I survived it. The book is written with humor and it doesn’t just focus around abuse. It’s a survivor’s tale.

8.    Can you give us a sneak peak into this book?

You Taste Like Whiskey and Sunshine is a reminder that good things can come out of the ashes of terrible experiences. Despite betrayals, lies and heartbreak it’s possible for someone to crawl out and find redemption in a new life. You Taste Like Whiskey and Sunshine is written with unrestrained honesty and it forces you to ask yourself what it means to be happy and to discover your own worth.

9.    When did you first decide to submit your work? Please tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step?

I was at the Windsor International Writer’s Conference last year and an agent read an excerpt from the book and she thought it was so dark. She encouraged me to submit it.

10. Do you outline your books or just start writing?

I use the 3 Act structure that screenwriters use, that’s how I get my outline situated. From there I find it really easy to flesh out the story. I never used to use outlines and I would find myself getting lost in the story all the time.

11. How do you maintain your creativity?

I read A LOT! I read all kind of different books from different genres. I also study art and movies and when you are in that world, it’s really hard to lose your creativity. I saw find a passion in something and you will always be creative.

BLURB:

There's an evil queen, a demented father, some amateur boxing and a trailer park story. Even a silver fox makes an appearance. Why wouldn't that entice you?

If you are looking for something different from the rest of the books out there, something that might make you question your sanity then you will love this book.

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EXCERPT:

Mom? Are you reading this? Maybe you should have a drink first. Can we get a rum and coke over here? She’s gonna need it...

A lot of people have asked me throughout this process, why I would want to write this book. There are a few reasons why I decided to completely expose myself for the world to see, but certainly one particular moment comes to mind. During a heated argument with my ex-husband, post-divorce, he blurted out that he thought I was incapable of loving another human being. It’s one of those things you hear that is so shocking to you that the argument just ceases. I was speechless, I didn’t know what to say. Normally I would have chalked it up to the fact that he was in fact a disgruntled ex because it wouldn’t be the first time we got down and dirty in an argument, but this time I didn’t. I never forgot that comment, mainly because I wondered for years if it was true. There was just something about the way he said it that made me wonder if I was really that irrevocably screwed up. So, I decided to delve into my past, for my sake as well as my daughters, to find out why I walked out on a relationship that everyone thought was perfect.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Kimberly spends her days writing about serial killers and playing on her blog while trying not to get sucked in by her Facebook notifications or get into the whiskey decanter (just kidding...kinda). Check out her blog www.kimmilove.com

Book Description:

WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK AWESOME?

There's an evil queen, a demented father, some amateur boxing and a trailer park story. Even a silver fox makes an appearance. Why wouldn't that entice you?

If you are looking for something different from the rest of the books out there, something that might make you question your sanity then you will love this book.

Seriously! The comedic and sassy perspective will make you see things differently, and you may even find yourself laughing out loud. It's a good story and one that I truly believe needs to be told. Period.

It’s dark, raw and takes you to a door that keeps all my innermost secrets. I hope that the book makes you laugh, makes you cry, and inspires you to be the best version of yourself.

Website/Blog: www.kimmilove.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimmiloveauthor

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kimmilovetheauthor

Twitter: www.twitter.com/kimmiloveauthor

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE:

Kimberly Love will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/28e4345f2500