Today we welcome Kathleen Smith to my blog. Nice to have you stop by, Kathleen. Tell us about the book:
Why do you write the kind of books you do?
I’ve found writing about my experiences whether it be about
growing up in Brooklyn, getting married, losing my mom to cancer or even having
miscarriages is something people can relate to in one way or another. I’ve also
found putting my feelings into words helps me to get through what I need to get
through. It doesn’t matter if it’s the loss of a baby or the loss of a parent.
I’ve also noticed that when people find out I’m from Brooklyn they want to know
what it was like growing up there. Or they want to know what it’s like moving
from the city to the country. And then there are people who know what it’s like
because they’ve done it themselves and it gives us common ground to talk about.
What is your current work in progress?
At the moment I am working on getting my books put on audio.
This isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do, but I find it to be well worth
it. I have one book on audio, my book where I share my experience with
miscarriages. I am looking forward to getting my Brooklyn/Upstate book on audio
as well. How long it will take, I don’t know? Other then that I continue to do
my blog and podcast on a weekly basis.
What three things about you would surprise readers?
Well lets see….. I can’t write fiction for anything. I can be a very blunt person, but I don’t
think people can tell by looking at me. My Brooklyn accent still comes out
everyone once in a while and the looks I get from people when they hear it are
like “what was that”!
What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?
What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?
I love spending time with my family especially my husband. I
love traveling and exploring new things
with my husband. I love going for walks.
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
Sometimes I think I’m my most difficult writing obstacle. If
I can’t get my thoughts going correctly in my mind that drives me crazy. If I
can’t get them to come out the way I want them to that gets to me. Sometimes
overall it’s just what do I write about NOW!
Share your bio:
In the early 70s and 80s, Brooklyn, NY seemed like the
perfect place to live for a little girl who could never imagine living
‘upstate’ in the country. Family vacations, helping out her parents, and
learning to live through change gave way to the biggest change yet--livin’
upstate and starting a family of her own. This is a snapshot of one girls life as
she changes into a woman and a mother and eventually experiences the lose of
her own mother.
Social media and buying links
Brooklyn Raised Livin’ Upstate FaceBook page (my book has 2
different titles same book though)
HeyYou
Linkedin
Pinterest
Twitter
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Podcast Kathleen’s Korner
1 comment:
Kathleen, Thank you for sharing about your life through your writing. Reading life's experiences of others are nice reads with encouragement if facing something similar.
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