Website: www.kellywritings.com
Welcome to Nuttin’ But Books. Tell us a little about you and
your writing background?
I’m a retired Air Force Colonel with a combat tour in Vietnam.
After retirement I became a real estate developer and owned a boutique finance
company. I started writing about twenty five years ago and
Tell us about your book?
I’ve always wanted to write a civil war novel. This one,
although a love story, emphasizes the disparity in resources both sides have
and the major role spying had in the outcome
What is a regular writing day like for you?
4PM to 11PM
How long on average does it take you to write a book?
Six months
What is the usual response when you tell a new acquaintance
that you’re an author?
Can I buy one and will you autograph it
What do you do on those days you don’t feel like writing? Do
you force it or take a break?
Work around my ranch, play golf or duplicate bridge
What would you do if people around you didn’t take your
writing seriously or see it as a hobby?
It would have no effect on me.
Some authors seem to have a love-hate relationship to
writing. Can you relate?
No
Do you think success as an author must be linked to money?
No
What has writing taught you?
Patience
How can readers
discover more about you and your work?
Kellywritings.com
Thank you very much
for taking the time out of your busy schedule to take part in this interview.
What’s next for you?
I’m finishing a
Vietnam War Novel where the main character is shot down near Hanoi and manages to escape his pursuers. Once he’s home,
he has to contend with accusations of collaboration with the enemy and the
unfaithfulness of his wife.
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