Katherine D Jones Contemporary Romance Writer

Katherine D. Jones

Katherine D. Jones, Contemporary Romance with a Twist

When did you start to write romance novels?

I started in 1997 as a way to keep my sanity. I was on hospital bed rest for 22 weeks.
My wonderful doctor, James Hight, kept me off my feet so that I could have the best
chance of a successful pregnancy. And it worked! I delivered a healthy baby boy on
September 11, 1997.

During that time I read, read, and read. Finally, it occurred to me that if I wrote

I could throw myself into my own project. I finished the first draft of the novel

during that time then put it away until 2000.

Why do you write romance?

I love romance novels because no matter what your hero and heroine go through it
will work out perfectly. Unlike real life when things happen that make no sense and
often times there is no happy ending, my novels are full of drama, but also most
importantly hope. My characters always have a lot of faith once they realize what they
want.

What else do you do aside from writing?

I’m a

mom, wife and a Mary Kay Consultant

My first love is to write, though, and no other job will take the place of that in my life.

Do you have a set writing schedule?

Do you work on more than one project at a time?

I always have story ideas rumbling around in my head. I usually have two or three
projects going at any given time.

What are you working on now?

Right now I am working on a six-book series about Knight Hunter. That’s all I’ll say for
now, but he is the most intriguing male character I’ve written about to date.

Where do you get your inspiration?

I can find a kernel of an idea in just about everything that I see and do. People offer
inspiration without really knowing it. National and local news are both good resources
too. I love to weave international events into my stories. One day I might even sit down
to write a political thriller.

Who are your favorite authors?

Today, I still read everyone mentioned above, but I’ve thrown in several more as I’ve

learned and grown in the business.

Some of my author friends include Francine E. Matthews, Maureen Smith, Nathasha

Brooks-Harris, Michelle Monkou, Sylvia Mendoza, and Cindi Louis.

Mentors or women who have really just blessed my life with their generosity are

Rochelle

Alers, Shirley Hailstock, Carmen Green, Felicia Mason, Nina Foxx, and Reon

Laudat.

What are your goals in the writing industry?

I would like to become a household name. I’d like to reach millions around the world
with my words. Ultimately, I would love to see my books adapted to film.

What advice would you give to aspiring writers?

I would say stop beginning projects that have no ending. It is important to finish what
you start. Editors depend on your ability to commit to a finished work in a timely
manner. So, for all those half-finished manuscripts and ideas that you have floating
around—make them happy. Finish them and begin to polish them in order to send
them off to either an agent or editor. You can’t make the sale if you don’t submit!