National bestselling author Karen D. Bradley is stopping by today to discuss her latest release.
Tell me about your latest book.
Knight of South Holland is a part of the Knights of the Castle series. Calvin Atwood has been the go-to guy for members of Kings of the Castle. Partnering with Daron Kincaid on top-secret projects was great for achieving a career high, but one new endeavor could put him in danger again. The first assignment as a Knight of the Castle was to create a military shield for the Kingdom of Durabia. No problem, since Calvin had been secretly working on something similar. Huge problem when countries who are at odds with the American government will stop at nothing to get their hands on it—and him.
Suddenly everything becomes complicated—including his parents’ desire to suddenly pair him up with a former military man who doesn’t seem to be above board. Now every issue threatens to destroy his role as one of Knights of the Castle and has Daron and his eight brother Kings questioning if Calvin is up to the task.
Why did you decide to write it?
The challenge of coming up with a defense system to have my character to develop the for Durabia and keep the readers excited was appealing. I was working on a story of a woman who had thrown herself into her work and isolated her life, which leads to trouble. Being a part of Knights of the Castle series allowed me to write the story of a man who was a workaholic and the effect it had on his home life. Hopefully, I was successful in blending these elements creating a great story.
Who is your favorite character in the book and why?
Cameron Stone. She was the one who kept posing questions to make the main female, Mia, take a deeper look at her actions.
What was the hardest part about writing the story?
Writing a story about a city that doesn’t exist in a part of the world I’ve never visited. A lot of research on the middle east and watching various videos helped me to get a feel for the people in the area. I also observed several people writing about the city descriptions and names of places needed to be consistent.
If you were to write a book about your life, what would be the title and why?
The title would be Surviving Lupus. I rarely talk much about the mental, physical, and spiritual challenges that have developed during my battle with lupus. Several people over the years have asked me how I work full-time, write, and deal with my chronic illness. Since lupus has colored every area of my life and people are curious about it, that would be the story I told. Writing is what keeps me sane.
What is something readers would be surprised to know about you?
I almost had a double major in business and dance. When I graduated from college, I turned down a dance internship in New York.
Tell me about a book that changed your life and why.
Flow by Kennedy Ryan. That may seem like an odd choice. However, it’s the book that got me back into reading regularly. Beverly Jenkins’ advice to writers during the Cavalcade of Authors was to read as much as possible. At the time, I wasn’t reading as much. Reading Flow not only started me reading on a regular basis, it also made me want to be a better writer.
What’s next for you?
To be honest, I’m not sure. My writing mojo took a hit with my latest battle with lupus. I’m hoping writing another story about my favorite character will bring it back. In the meantime, I plan to edit the first draft of the three stories that I had been working on.
Do you have anything you would like to add?
Thank you for the opportunity to present Knight of South Holland to your audience. Readers can check out how Calvin and Mia’s journey began in the short story, The Confection Assignment.
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