Literary Spotlight: Kyra Davis

Kyra Davis

Kyra Davis is the author of the Sophie Katz mysteries, including the latest book, “So Much for My Happy Ending” published by Harlequin/Red Dress Ink.

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing an ongoing character?

A: There are two big challenges to writing a series. One is finding a way to make each book original while maintaining the same cast of characters and the same basic formula. The second challenge is more complicated, this next book’s success will be dependent on my ability to give them a break from the fluff while at the same time giving my main characters a lot more depth.

Q: How do you feel about labeling your books as “chick lit?”

A: It didn’t used to bother me but now I recognize those kinds of labels are a trap. My book “So Much for my Happy Ending” was considered chick lit, so it never reached the broader readership who I believe would have appreciated it.

Q: Which comes first, getting published or finding an agent?

A You MUST find an agent first. Go to the writer’s conferences that are attended by good agents; after all, it is easier to grab an agent’s attention with a conversation than with a one page query letter.

Q: What has been the most effective form of marketing in order to promote your books?

A: Regional television. I’ve been interviewed on nine regional shows all over the country and one national show. The response I got was amazing.

Carlotta Holton is the author of Salem Pact and Touching The Dead, and is a member of the National Federation of Press Women and an affiliate member of the Horror Writers Association.

Carlotta Holton has just received her second award for Touching the Dead from the National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest. Click here to purchase the book.