Author In The Hot Seat: Kate Hawthorne #Interview

Another week, another author in the hot seat. This week we have Kate Hawthorne answering some questions, you'll be able to see some of her work, and maybe learn something new about her. So, get comfy :D

Fast Fire Questions

What state were you born in? California

If you could pick three things you could be doing for an occupation (minus what you’re currently doing) what would you pick? 

Event planning, teaching, interior design

Let’s say you’re on a twelve hour flight. You can either bring three books or two audiobooks. Which would you choose and which would you bring? 

 GAAAH. I like to read way more than I like audio books, but unless they are super long I could blast through three books really quickly, so I want to say audio…but probably still three actual books.

You have collaborated on a book before. What’s the easiest part of it and the hardest (Use a sentence for each) 

The easiest part is agreeing on story lines. The hardest part is getting unstuck if we get stuck because EM is my normal go-to for when I get stuck.

What is your favorite season? Fall

Do you prefer a comedy or a romance? Romance

If you could shift into any animal which would you pick? 

Probably a puppy because everyone loves a puppy and they get tons of attention and good food.  

Do you feel there’s a serious lack of cultural diversity in LGBTQA+ books (yes or no only you can’t explain) Yes

What is the best movie you’ve seen so far this year?  

I have a three year old so I don’t even get to see movies anymore. I don’t even remember the last movie I’ve seen that wasn’t Moana.

If you could pick 2 people living or dead to live with you in a house with no electricity or technology who would you choose? 

Well, Tesla obviously so he can magic me some electricity and Andy Biersack so he could sing to me and look lovely in the dim illumination that Tesla has created for us.

Are you attending any conferences this year or next? If yes which ones?

I am actually attending a writer’s conference this May, but I don’t have any plans for any signings or reader based conferences this year. I’m most likely doing a cross-country move this summer so I didn’t want to commit to anything, but all bets are off for 2020.

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝

𝑏𝑦 𝐾𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝐻𝑎𝑤𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐸.𝑀. 𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔

Available in KU - http://mybook.to/fgb

Ryan Kingston is having a terrible year. His twin brother and his best friend just got engaged, leaving him feeling adrift and out of place. Prepared to ring in the New Year drunk and without a date at the annual Mallory Vineyard party, Ryan is blindsided by desire when he shares an unexpected kiss with the last person he expected…another man.

Future Gay Boyfriend is a super low angst love story that involves awkward first times and late night ice cream adventures.

A Taste of Sin 

Http://mybook.to/1edgewood

Coming soon! 

The Cost of Desire 

A steamy Daddy kink story that picks up where An Illicit Affair left off. Follow me on Bookbub to maje sure you don't miss out on this release!

About Kate

Born and raised in Southern California, Kate Hawthorne woke up one day and realized she had stories worth sharing. Now existing on a steady diet of wine and coffee, Kate writes stories about complicated men in love that are sometimes dirty, but always sweet. She enjoys crafting hard-fought and well deserved happy endings with just the right amount of angst and kink. 

From estate sale shopping to shoe worship, there's something in at least one of her books that'll tickle your fancy. Visit her website at www.katehawthornebooks.com

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Guest Post: All About Me And What's To Come~ Kate Hawthorne #Giveaway

I love this feature All About Me And What's To Come. I'm finding out so much about authors in our community. Today we get into the brain of Kate Hawthorne ans see what's been and what is. So, get comfy and enjoy.

Hey everyone! My name is Kate Hawthorne and I’m super excited to be here today, and before I forget, a huge thanks to Meredith for allowing me to come through :D

I wanted to pop by today to tell you all a bit about my current series, Giving Consent. It’s a steamy and kinky four book series, available on Amazon (all four books are free in KU). You can check it out here -> http://mybook.to/GCseries

Worth the Chance is the fourth book in the series and it’s all about Verity Jones, who is a sassy nonbinary switch. We first meet Verity in Worth the Risk (#1), and that’s when Aaron Hoffman meets them, too. Writing Worth the Chance was a lot of fun (and hard af) because I got to trace Verity and Aaron’s story back through the first three books. It was great to show their relationship from THEIR perspective and give readers a chance to fall in love with them the way they fell in love with each other.

The Giving Consent books all have some degree of BDSM in them. I *love* a good kink book, and it’s been especially pleasurable for me to add BDSM into my books. I’m glad it’s been so well received by everyone because I know it’s not for everyone. When I was (much) younger, I worked as a pro-Domme at a popular dungeon in Los Angeles. I picked up a ton of real world experience and had my eyes opened to things I’d only read about. There is so much about kink, and the D/s dynamic especially that appeals to me, and I really try to infuse some of the nuanced things that I’ve experienced into the stories I write.

Wrapping up this series has been bittersweet, but I’m very excited to be moving onto something NEW. Up until now, all my books have taken place in Los Angeles (where I live), but we’re moving on!

Edgewood is a small town with big secrets, and it’s time they’re exposed.

The first book in the Secrets in Edgewood series is actually going to be FREE. It’s part of a Valentine’s Day giveaway I’m participating in, and the first full length release will follow shortly after. I wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on them, so be sure to join my Facebook group – http://facebook.com/groups/hawthornesharem - or sign up for my newsletter – http://subscribepage.com/khweb

Giveaway

In closing, I’d love to give away a free signed paperback (US entries only) from my backlist to someone. Just comment below and I’ll let Meredith pick a winner.Contest ends February 8th.

Links

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