Interview with Kira Saito
Published 2018-07-08.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
Well, since I was a little girl I wanted to be an author. Of course, reality and society told me to pick a more attainable dream. When the indie revolution took over, I knew I couldn`t give up on my dream.
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
Smashwords is amazing. It allows indie authors to reach writers and markets that they couldn`t have had on their own. Thanks to Smashwords, I have had great success on IBooks and other platforms. I love Smashwords!
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Entertaining and informing my readers. I love to transport them to worlds they couldn`t have reached on their own!
What do your fans mean to you?
Readers who are patient enough to read my book and pick up the next one. I love my fans! Without them, there would be no dream.
What are you working on next?
I am planning a series called the Spirits of St. Augustine. It is an adult series filled with magic, romance and time travel and history!
Who are your favorite authors?
Anne Rice, Isabel Allende, there are too many to name!
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The dream of creating a new world that will help readers travel to a unique time and place.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
Yes, it was awful. It was about a murder that took place on a rainy New York night.
How do you approach cover design?
I have a great cover designer. I flip through covers that I feel match the mood of my book and then ask my designer to create a better version of the cover.
What do you read for pleasure?
I love Southern Gothic fiction. The mood and atmosphere sweep me away.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
I love my iPad. It is sleek and I can download different reading apps.
Describe your desk
It is a big wooden desk. Very messy with stacks of research papers, pens and books.
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