Interview with Author K. Lynch:
Hi K. Lynch. Thank you for doing this interview. I would like to welcome you to the Romance at Heart Interview and Author Grilling session. *bg* We are interested to find out as much about you as we possibly can, so lets get started...
- Please tell us about your latest book.
BEYOND ECSTASY is a trilogy with the three stories all having a common thread. It provokes thoughts of romance, mystique, greed and malice.
The story begins in the middle of the French revolution and continues through current times. The events emulate the most noteworthy of the seven deadly sins as well as the consequences thereof.
- Why did you decide to write a romance novel?
I actually initially began this venture for my own enjoyment. The reviews for the first part, THE MILLION DOLLAR THERAPIST, were encouraging; however, and many of the reviewers wanted to know what happened to the main characters. As a result, I added two more parts.
- How much of your personality and life experiences are in your writing?
In the second part, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HORIZON, I write based largely on personal experience. The medical occurrences are derived largely from personal knowledge with understandable changes in names and places.
- When did you first think about writing?
all my life
- Do you have a set schedule for writing or do you just go with the flow?
just go with the flow; I have no set schedule
- What is your writing routine once you start the book?
intense; once I get an idea I get in on paper; I may modify it later
- What truly motivates you in general? In your writing?
I am not really sure. Again, I write mostly for my own enjoyment.
- Where do your ideas come from?
My ideas come from an active imagination, fantasies, and personal experience.
- What kind of research did you do?
I did extensive research into almost every facet of the book. This includes details of the French revolution, banking practices in the 1800’s, Spanish trade routes, and indigenous Caribbean tribes. For parts of the book taking place in more modern times I researched out life on a rural farm, personal aircraft (including the pilot’s manual for Learjets), the most exotic golf club brands, current politics, and ancient boats as used in modern times. The medical portions included were drawn on my own knowledge of medicine acquired from the last 40 years in practice. I also drew largely from my military experience as an airborn flight surgeon in the early ‘70’s.
- Would you like to write a different genre than you do now, or subgenre?
-not really; I recently published a book on Kachinas, but it was just describing my own personal collection.
- Please tell us about yourself (hobbies, pro background, etc.)
I am a medical doctor, now specializing in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. I attended both Johns Hopkins and USC School of Medicine in the 1960’s.
My hobbies include shipbuilding, collecting nautical antiques, antique rifles and antique medical equipment. I also collect Hopi Kachina Dolls. I have read extensively on surgical techniques of the 1700’s and 1800’s. I have also read extensively on art of the indigenous American Indians, especially that of the Hopi tribe.
- Who, if anyone, has influences your writing?
I really admire Nicholas Sparks – I just want him to write a book with a happy ending and stop being so realistic.
- Among your own book, have you a favorite hero or heroine?
All my female characters are my heroines – Carol Lindsay, Dianne Merrill, Sophia Bergeron, and Mme. du Boulier. Their personalities are derived from personal prior relationships. I was so enamoured with Mme. du Boulier that I “re-incarnated” her as Mariana in the final part of my book.
- Which comes first, the story, the characters, or the setting?
In this particular case I believe one of the main characters, Carol Lindsay, came first.
- What part of the book has been the easiest to write? The hardest?
The entire book was easy to write initially. Bringing it to an acceptable ending was the hardest. I feel I rushed this.
- What are the elements of great romance for you?
To me the elements include true love, sensuality, humor and extreme intimacy. I strive to describe these situations without being graphic.
- What is the most rewarding thing about being a writer?
I love being in full control of the outcomes. Paradoxically, I think some of my characters got a little out of hand.
- If you weren’t writing, what would you be doing?
-practicing medicine; I strongly doubt I will ever make any money as a writer.
- What can we expect from you in the future?
That is a good question. At this time I really have no idea.
Thank you very much for taking the time with us and answering our questions. I really appreciate this interruption to your busy schedule. Good Luck, and we will be looking forward to the next delightful creation from your talented imagination!
Yours in good reading,
Rose!
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