Author Interview
What made you want to start writing?
I’ve always loved stories and have been a big reader of Christian fiction since I was in my early teens. About four years ago, I decided to start a novel of my own.
What was the inspiration behind the Moretti trilogy?
Well, I’d originally planned for Promises Unbroken (the first book in the trilogy) to be set in modern day and to be a standalone. Then I thought it’d be quite cool to write a historical suspense novel set in the 1920s. From there, I just kept coming up with more characters whose stories needed to be told.
What advice would you give to newby writers?
Probably the same advice they hear everywhere :) Write a lot and read a lot. Also, use your writing to glorify God.
What do you hope readers get out of your books?
Most of all, I hope they’re pointed to Jesus. And I also hope they’re entertained and kept on the edge of their seats. :)
Who’s your favorite character in the series?
My favorite character would have to be Alberto Moretti. He was such a fun character to write thanks to his character arc and his sarcastic voice. For some reason, I always enjoy writing the sarcastic characters.
What gives you motivation to write?
I love discovering the plot (I don’t have everything planned out before I start writing) and the characters. It’s an adventure to me. It also helps me to have a goal in mind. For example, if I’ve told my readers I’ll have a book published by a certain time. But that doesn’t mean I feel like writing/editing all the time or that I don’t do my fair share of procrastinating :) Ultimately, my motivation comes from God. He’s the One Who keeps me going when I’m discouraged, etc.
What made you choose self publishing?
My biggest reason for choosing self-publishing was the control I’d have over my books. I know that makes me sound like a control freak. :) But I was concerned if I tried to go the traditional route, I’d get in a situation where an editor or publisher would ask me to water down my morals or to not write about the morals I felt needed to be discussed. I didn’t want that for my books, so I decided self-publishing was the better option for me. And I also enjoy designing my covers.
If there was one thing you would want to tell readers about your books, what would it be?
That’s a hard question! I suppose I’d want readers to know that my books are clean, contain lots of Christian content, and a ton of suspense. Those are the main things I look for when I’m searching for a book.
Any quotes to share from the books?
Allow me to present the opening few lines from each of the books :)
Promises Unbroken: The blare of horns, the hum of conversation, and the occasional squeal of brakes combined in a cacophony that was the city. Mae Ashton’s life for the past three months.
Yet the noise was no danger to her. That position belonged to the man behind her. The man who’d been waiting for her outside Rossi Shipping. Who’d followed her for the last two weeks.
Mercy Undeserved: Lillian Rossi swept across the dance floor, skirt swishing at her knees.
Sweat trailed down her temples, and the humid, smoky air pressed close. She pasted on a smile and spun in a circle, twirling away from the man who’d asked her to dance.
Only in laughter, dance, and drink could she forget.
Truth Unshaken: Carla Belardi ran her thumb along the novel’s spine. If she kept her movements slow and steady, the numbness would hold her fast. The images would stay buried.
The two caskets at the front of the church. The line of black-clad mourners who’d filed past her.
She drew her hand from the book and clenched her black skirt. Nothing would bring Mamma and Papà back. Just as nothing had stopped that motorcar from hitting their Packard and pushing it into the river.
When your creative well is dry, where is one place you find inspiration?
Normally from taking a break :) There’s only so much I can write or edit in a day before my brain turns to mush. Then it’s time to call it quits until the next day.
Series Info
Book order: Promises Unbroken, Mercy Undeserved, Truth Unshaken
Genre: Christian historical suspense
Author: Kristina Hall
Purchase Links
Giveaway Info
The giveaway runs from 12:00 am on December 13th to 12:00 am on December 19th, and I’m giving away the entire Moretti Trilogy (Promises Unbroken, Mercy Undeserved, and Truth Unshaken) in the file type of the winner’s choice (PDF, mobi, or epub). The winner will be announced on December 19th (Sunday) in my blog tour wrap-up post, and I’ll contact this individual by email to find out what file type to send. The entire set of books will be sent by email.
Conclusion
So there you have it folks! I hope you all enjoyed this author interview with Kristina Hall as much as I did and that it has made you want to go check out her books! I think they look really amazing and am looking forward to reading them here soon! Until next time, my friend.
Blessings,
Shay
Thanks so much for interviewing me! You asked great questions!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was a lot of fun!! 💙
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