Interview With Kitty Jones

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Why did you start writing?
When I was younger I had trouble reading, I'm talking even up until I was 8 or 9. Eventually I got sick of the books I was able to read. I wanted something more, something like Lord of the Rings; so I decided I was going to write a book that I would enjoy for the reading level I was at; but if I was writing before that I can't say for sure- it's been a long time.

How old were you when you started writing?
Again, not really sure- maybe 8 or 9? Probably about there.

How did you feel when you got your first thing published? What was it? My first work was called With Three We Shall Be. It was a short poly romance that I put a lot of time into. I submitted it the day I turned 18, and was lucky enough to have a publisher contact me about it. While it needed quite some work the editor who reached out to me saw some potential in it, she made some suggestions and I made some changed. It was accepted a month later.
I was thrilled! In shock but thrilled! I couldn't believe it. I spent five years improving my craft for that day, and it was finally there.

How did you come up with your pen name?
Depends which one you mean. I've had two., The first was Kelly D.Smith- why that one? Well, it's simple.
Kelly=super common name
Smith=super common name
I grabbed the name out of thin air in a matter of seconds. But the thing was, I wasn't happy with it. I spent a year thinking I should just get over it and that I shouldn't change it. Just recently I decided to change it. I am now Kitty Jones; and honestly I love it! I'm so much happier, and when it comes down to it, that's what matters. There is no point in sticking with a pen name you hate.

What's your favorite thing you've written?
I would have to say it's a tie between two works. Both I'm trying to find a publisher for right now.
The first is about the Devils daughter and her choices in life now that she is a grown woman. Since her mother was from our world she urns to come up here; and since her father is always in need of help she tries to convince him to let her help. As a father the Devil doesn't want to see his daughter get hurt, but he lets her go; on the condition that she has a demon with her to keep an eye on this.
The second is typical urban fantasy type of book with a twist; I won't give said twist away, but I will say it's inspired by a very popular TV show ;-)

What's your favorite character you've written about?
Over the past 12-15 years I've had such wonderful characters, but I would say my favorites are the ones I write a series about. I don't write the series about them because they are my favorite; but more so they become my favorite because I get to know them more and more. I get to see them grow.

I understand you do ghost writing as well. What do you like and dislike about that?
Ghost writing is another wonderful thing that has happened to me! For anyone who doesn't know, in its simplest ghost writing is a form of freelance writing. I've been doing lots of informational posts about it on my blog, Here; or you can always leave me a comment if you have questions and I will get back to you ASAP!
But anyway, there are lots of great things about it, firstly it's a writing career that you can make a (somewhat) livable wage off, and I know for a lot of authors (even award winners) that is hard. Second, ghost writing has been a great way for me to get feedback as well as explore new genres and see what is popular.
The major downside to it of course is that you give up all rights to it that and sometimes you get really mean clients.

Do any of your characters resemble people you know in real life?
I have a lot of characters that I personally relate to. I've had a couple that resemble my parents; but that's about it.

How do you feel about having something in print?
When it first happened it made me feel like I was a "real" author. Now, well I honestly forget. It's really rewarding to know that I've written something long enough that could be put in to print, but I'm always looking for the next goal. To be in major bookstores, to be a best seller, to be able to help other authors- there is always something. Right now my main focus is to just get better at writing. As much as it means to me that I've been so lucky in my career and do have my book in print (I actually keep a copy on my bedside table; something I smile at whenever I see) I just want to make sure it isn't the last one!

Thanks Kitty for letting me interview you. I really appreciate it. Thanks to my readers for reading. I am always open to do interviews so just let me know. :)