I have enjoyed getting to know Kathryn through this blog post. Her book looks amazing. She's a practiced writer and enjoys her craft.
Kathryn was born in Redwood City, California, but moved to Utah when she
was little. She’s lived in Utah most of her life. She has a very supportive
husband and three daughters that are grown. She loves spending time with her
grandchildren.
She wrote her first story when she was pregnant with her first daughter. At
the time, she thought it was a great story. As she’s grown in her writing
profession, she now knows that story was just a beginning. She says she still
has it to remind her of how much her writing skill has grown.
Tie Died is a YA Mystery.
When 18-year-old Brianne James discovers a murdered young girl at Montgomery
Park – a 15-year-old who has been left for dead in the icy snow – there is only
one thing she can do: search for the killer.
Brianne has a nose for sleuthing. She can connect with people; even scary
people like Jordan Elspie. She has the smarts to solve even the most
underhanded crime, and she can solve it with or without the help of the police or her
parents.
When it comes to Conner Ryan, however, his
unrelenting assistance is quite another story. When you’re in love with one of
the hottest guys in school – who in the heck cares?
It took Kathryn about six months to write this book. She’s able to finish
a project faster than she used to.
The main character, Brianne
isn't a professional sleuth, but she might surprise you. Her parents are both
detectives, so she has been a part of detective work for a while now. Still,
Brianne has her own way of solving a crime, and doesn't take any lip from those
who think she's not qualified.
Of the two main characters are Brianne James
and her boyfriend, Conner Ryan, Kathryn says her favorite is Brianne because she’s
sort of quirky, and has a pretty good head on her shoulders.
Here are the links to her blogs and the
purchase of her book.
Links to purchase the book. https://www.amazon.com/Died-Brianne-James-Mysteries-Book-ebook/dp/B074P1HCCN/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505828548&sr=8-2&keywords=tie+died
Kathryn
loves going to schools to give presentations on book writing. She currently does
two different classes. The first class takes everyone through the main elements
of writing; i.e., characters, setting, plot, and, after an hour, they have an
outline for their book. The second takes multiple weeks, where the kids get to
create their own picture book.
Enjoy
Kathryn’s mystery. It’s just right for a cold winter day, a soft couch, and a
cup of steaming hot chocolate.