Hi Parker, great to have
you here with us today, can you tell us a little about yourself?
I’m originally a mid-western girl, but I’ve lived in just about
every region of the United States. I currently live in the South with my
husband of 18 years and our boxer. We have two beautiful kids who are off
building lives of their own. I have a thing for ice cream and I love old
musicals. In my “real” life I own a business and am in my first year of grad
school. I live for those moments at my laptop – the Martins are much more fun
than my classes! (shhh, don’t tell my professors I said that).
What or who initially
inspired you to become a writer?
I’ve always loved to read and make up my
own stories. Even as a little girl I would write plays and perform them for my
family. Everything inspired me – rainbows, my grandfather’s hayloft, a stray
pinecone in the back yard. All it took was a “how’d that get there?” and I was
off and running.
It was my step-mom who was the first to
recognize my love for writing. She handed me my first romance novel and said,
“You could do that.” And she’s never given up on me. I hear her words echo in
my head whenever I sit down to write so, I’d say it is she who initially inspired
me.
What kind of research
do you do for a novel and how extensive do you get?
I do whatever is necessary to get the
details right, and sometimes that mean extensive research. I’ve done site
visits, spoken with experts in certain fields and done exhaustive Internet searches.
As the author, it’s my responsibility to get the facts right.
Do you have a special
place you like to do your writing? Such as an office, a spare room, the dining
room table, your couch?
Honestly, most of my writing is currently done
sitting cross-legged in bed with my laptop balanced on my lap. It’s not great
for my back, but it’s the quietest place in my house. I’m having one of our
rooms converted to an office so hope to be writing at an actual desk within a
week or so.
As a reader, what
types of works do you like to read and do you think they influence the
genre/genres you write in?
Romance novels are my first love. I cut my
teeth on historical romance novels, but I love them all – paranormal,
contemporary, erotic – you name it. And I read a lot. It keeps me sharp, keeps
the creativity flowing. This definitely has an influence over what I write. I
write what I love to read.
What is your favorite
method of writing...as in laptop, desktop, Ipad or the old fashioned pencil and
paper?? And do you plot out your story
or go with the flow of your muse?
I write on a laptop. I have a great
writing software (Scrivener) that I use. However, I also carry a journal with
me in case I have ideas and no way to pull out the computer.
I’m a visual person, so drawing things out
on a whiteboard or storyboarding in my journal isn’t unusual for me. I tend to
plan on paper first, but I’m not a heavy plotter. I have a general idea of how
things are going to go from an overall story perspective. I map out scenes, and
then run with it.
When you need a break
or some time off from the trials of being a writer, what can you be found
doing?
I don’t get a lot of “free” time, but I do
carve out time every day to read for pleasure. It may be midnight, but it’s
necessary for me to keep my sanity! I also love to cook – which usually
coincides with hanging out with my kids or friends. Other than that, I’d be
sleeping. I take it when I can get it! J
Is there anything
about yourself nobody knows that you would like to share with our readers??
Hmm. Something nobody knows? When I was young,
I had a huge crush on Huey Lewis. LOL! My secret is out!
For fun, I have a few
personal questions,
Your Favorite 5
1) Favorite color – Sapphire
Blue
2) Favorite dessert – Ice
cream!
3) Favorite Season -
Spring
4) Favorite sad song- My
Immortal by Evanescence – whew, chilling.
5) Favorite Romantic
movie – Pillow Talk
And a bonus, what is
your ideal romantic vacation??
My ideal romantic vacation would include a private strip of beach
with water so clear you could see the bottom. The beach house would have a
staff to take care of meals, but otherwise would allow us our privacy. Warm
days and cool evenings. No phones. No television. No computer. Just me, a
journal and pencil, a bathing suit (maybe) and a super sexy alpha male…ahem…I
mean my husband. *Sigh* Sounds like heaven.
Where can our readers
find you??
Email: parker@parkerkincade.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/parkerkincade
Facebook: www.facebook.com/parkerkincade
Website/blog:www.parkerkincade.com
www.parkerkincade.blogspot.com
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/6475101.Parker_Kincade
Is there an upcoming
or current release you would like to share with us today and where can we find
it?
Romance in Review says: “…hot and spicy romance...packed with family drama, mystery, and
suspense.
…writing is outstanding…hooked from start to finish. This book is a
perfect example of what I love in erotic romantic suspense.” (http://romanceinreview.com/2012/08/24/one-night-stand-martin-family-by-parker-kincade/)
A night of
incredible sex.
A passion neither can deny.
Joe Sterling has spent his life avoiding relationships, his
former job as a military sniper not allowing for such commitments. Now he’s
come home to Texas, to let go of the past and to prove he is more than the
killer he’s been trained to be. When Amanda’s life is threatened, Joe’s killer
instinct is tested while Amanda struggles to protect her heart. Will they
succumb to their overwhelming desire for each other, or lose it all by letting
the past dictate their future?
One
Night Stand is available at:
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-night-stand-parker-kincade/1112692871?ean=9781595789648
Parker Kincade has been writing since she was a little girl. Her love
affair with romance novels began as a teen and she dreamed of writing her own.
She is thrilled to be living her dream.
Parker lives in the South with her husband, children and beloved boxer
sidekick. She loves reading, playing golf, spending time with her family and
friends, ice cream from the ice cream truck, taking her dog to the park and
watching old musicals.
4-5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut
into 1 inch cubes
2 cans of Rotel (diced tomatoes with green
chilis - I use the mild), with juice
2 cans fire roasted diced tomatoes, with
juice
1 clove of garlic, minced
½ cup orange juice
3 scallions, chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp cumin
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low setting for 8-10 hours. YUM!!
Thank you for having me today Krista! It was fun!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that recipe sounds and juicy and wonderful as your book, One Night Stand. I loved the Book and hurry along with the next one, I am anxious to read more about the Martin Family.
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