Welcome to An Indie Adventure, Kim. Tell us, what inspired you to write your book, Shrouded In Secrets?
Quiet a number of years ago I saw a program on the Travel
Channel about thirteen crystal skulls and their associated legends. There were
a lot of theories surrounding their origin, if all thirteen actually exist, and
if they are even truly ancient. Whether or not any of it was true didn’t matter
to me, I was only interested with the mystery and the potential to create a
really awesome adventure.
What were your
experiences as a child that contributed to you becoming a writer?
I grew up in the country, with no close neighbors or cable
television, so imagination was essential. I didn’t have a tricycle or video
games, but I did have a mini-bike, pony, and later, a horse, which provided
countless adventures. In high school I
wrote a short story in a creative writing class and the teacher noted that with
more character development, I had a novel. From there, my passion for writing
stories of adventure and romantic suspense grew.
Do day-to-day life
experiences influence your stories?
Yes. Working for the National Park Service has given me the
opportunity to see and do some amazing things. Also, I travel as much as we
can, which is where I often find my settings and story ideas.
What is the
first thing you do when you begin a new book?
First, I get to know my characters, and then I write,
rewrite, and rewrite the first chapter until I practically have it memorized. I
want to give readers something special right out of the gate.
If you were a TV,
film or book character, apart from one you've created, who would you be? And
why?
I would be Lady Sarah Ashley from the movie Australia. I’ve
always dreamed of exploring Australia, and hanging out with the Drover wouldn’t
be bad either. Australia is one of my all-time favorite movies and Lady Ashley
really proved herself to be a strong and resourceful woman.
Give us a brief
summary of Shrouded In Secrets:
The massacre of an unarmed South American village,
destruction of one of the greatest manmade wonders of the world, and multiple
museum thefts ignite a desperate scramble to locate a deadly group of
terrorists. An international team led by the ruggedly handsome, but emotionally
scarred CIA agent, Cash Luker, scours the globe in an attempt to keep ahead of
those striving to bring thirteen mythical relics together. As Cash’s team
closes in on those responsible for the devastation he must conquer past demons
in order to save the woman who has captured his heart and prevent destruction
of legendary proportions.
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Bio:
Kim grew up in Wyoming, which is where she developed her
sense of adventure and love of the outdoors. Since leaving Wyoming she has
enjoyed many opportunities to see the world and has lived amid some of
America’s most stunning landscapes. Kim started out writing non-fiction, but
her passion for exotic world travel, outrageous adventures, stories of survival
and happily-ever-after endings soon drew her into a world of romantic suspense.
Along with writing adventure novels Kim has also published over eighty travel
and geographic articles, and contributed to a travel anthology and cookbook.
Social Media Links:
Website: http://kimmcmahill.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimmcmahill
Kin is an excellent writer. Shrouded in Secrets is an exciting read.
ReplyDeleteHi Victoria,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read it. Glad you stopped by.
~LA
Leslie, thanks for hosting me, and thanks to everyone who has visited and commented.
ReplyDeleteI loved Shrouded in Secrets. It's a book that kept me riveted from start to finish.
ReplyDeleteI love Kim's sense of adventure, which she brings to her writing. Another experience to share.
ReplyDeleteI love Kim's sense of adventure, which she brings to her writing. Another experience to share.
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