Monday, February 13, 2017

Q&A with DK Davis, author of Secret: In Wolf Lake


Now available from Books We Love Ltd. is the young adult fantasy Secret: In Wolf Lake, book one in the Secret Series, by author D K Davis.



The author has taken a few minutes out of her busy schedule for a Q&A about her newest novel.



When did you become interested in storytelling?

I was probably in the 5th grade, but got serious about learning the craft in 2004.

What was your first book/story published?

Secret: In Wolf Lake is my first book published under this pseudonym.

What inspired you to write Secret: In Wolf Lake?

My grandchildren. I wanted to write stories for them and share the adventure.

What character in Secret: In Wolf Lake is the most/least like you, and in what ways?

Samantha (a.k.a. Sam) is most like me in that she is a tom-boy and enjoys fishing because that’s what she did with her father. My father taught me the love of fishing, and me being the oldest of four daughters, got to fish with him the most. Like Sam, I also didn’t like attention from others, pretty much keeping to myself after a certain age – definitely not into trends or fashion statements – no girly-girl stuff.

What is your favorite part in Secret: In Wolf Lake?

There are a lot of parts that were my favorite (smiles), but the most touching was the ending…when everything in Sam’s life falls together. Hopefully this doesn’t come across as a spoiler…the twists and turns of the “roller-coaster ride” story reminds me of the highs and lows in life – it was tough for me to choose one part. 😀

What was the hardest part to write?

I don’t want to give away a spoiler, so hopefully I word this okay. Sam is very attached to her dog, Koko, and he jumps in front of her and knocks an attacker to the ground. What happens makes me cry every time I read it. It took me a bit of time to actually write that entire scene.

What would your ideal career be, if you couldn't be an author?

If I couldn’t be an author, I’d be an editor.

Do you read reviews of your books? If so, do you pay any attention to them, or let them influence your writing?

I do read reviews, but I’ve realized from books in another genre (under another pseudonym) that everyone has an opinion, and not everyone is going to like my style, voice, and story…and that’s okay. I do take into consideration what they have to say, and if it resonates as something I need to address, I do.

What well-known writers do you admire most?

I have a number of favorite authors: Sharon Willett, Nancy M. Bell, J.L.Bryan, Maggie Stiefvater, Jodi Picoult, Karen Robards, Tess Gaerritsen, Harlan Coben to name a few: )

Do you have any other books/stories in the works?

Yes – I’ve got two more Secret Series books in the works. Secret: At HL Woods and Secret: Of Amber Eyes Under S. Peters-Davis (my mainstream suspense-thriller, paranormal romance pseudonym) I’ve submitted Unorthodox, a Kendra Spark Novel, and have started writing Malevolent, a Kendra Spark Novel, Book 2.

Thank you so much for having me at your place today – it was fun and I enjoyed responding to your questions. I appreciate everyone stopping in and wish you all an abundant, healthy 2017. 😀



About the Author:

DK Davis writes YA sci-fi, supernatural, and fantasy with a good dollop of all the relationships woven in between. When she’s not writing, editing, or reading, she’s hiking, RV’ing, fishing, spending time with grandchildren or her favorite muse (her husband) in Southwest Michigan.

Learn more about DK Davis on her website.

You can follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Books We Love Ltd..

1 comment:

  1. Hi Billy - thanks so much for the having me at your place...I enjoyed the interview questions. You have an amazing blog, so glad to be here.

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