Kicking it With K.T. Bishop

Delores: Hi K.T. I'm glad you could stop by.
K.T. It's good to be here.
Delores:Would you share a little bit about your motivation to become a writer?
K.T.: I developed a passion for writing at an early age. It’s something that has never left me. I have always enjoyed some form of writing.
Delores: Have you always written novels? If not, what are some jobs you have tried before?
K.T.: No. I began my career as a sportswriter at a Deep South newspaper in the early 1990’s. I still have that profession as my day job.
Delores: We know that you write, but who do you enjoy reading?
K.T.: Best-selling novelist Carly Phillips. I lovd her four-book Hot Zone series, which explores the Public Relations side of professional sports in New York. That was one of my inspirations for the Cotton series. I’m also a big fan of Pamela Britton, an award-winning NASCAR author. I enjoyed her six book series. I would like to add that these two authors took the time to give me pointers. The fact that they would do this has meant a great deal to me.
Delores: What made you decide to do romance? Why an interacial storyline
K.T.: I’ve seen sports romance books in bookstores across the nation, and on the internet. I’ve rarely seen any about football. I just felt it was time to explore that avenue and give the gridiron its due.
K.T.: Why interacial? There are many multi-cultural and bi-racial stories already in the market via e-books or in print. Red Rose and Wendi Felter have given me a chance to be part of it.
Delores: What does your book offer that others don't?
K.T.: I’ve seen countless interracial romance angles between white men and black women. Rarely have I seen any about the black men/ white women. Some people have said that doesn’t sell, but I disagree. That side needs to be explored.
Delores: Didn't this cause a lot of doors to be closed in your face?
I intend on blowing the doors down on this subject, damn it (LOL).
Delores: Do you have any advice to the new authors?
K.T.: Don’t get discouraged about getting your manuscript rejected. Rejection is part of the business. I was down in the dumps about Picking Cotton getting rejected around the Christmas holidays. The editor showed me what I did wrong. Two authors sat me down and encouraged me to regroup. I did and corrected those mistakes. If this is what you want to do, keep plugging along.
Delores: Do you have a tentative date for release yet?
K.T.: I've been told it will be out within the next three months.
Delores: Well that's good news. Be sure to drop by and give us the definite date.
K.T.: I'll be sure to do that.
Delores: Thanks for stopping by.
K.T.: You're welcome.
Delores: Be sure to stop by www.redrosepublishing.com You'll find K.T.'s "How to Cure A Cajun Cold" and my own "When Mariah Smiles" on sale now.