Author Q&A: What are books by Carly Kade about?
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What are books by Carly Kade about?
I love writing love stories about horse shows, Western pleasure and a handsome cowboy or two! Beverly Cleary once said, “If you don’t see the book you want on the shelves, write it.” I think I’ve read everything in existence about horses, cowboys and romance. However, I couldn’t find a horse book series written about the Western pleasure discipline. I wanted to read a love story themed around the type of horse shows I enjoy competing in.
Will you tell us a little about In The Reins in under 30 words?
Sure! In the Reins is an equestrian romance novel based in modern cowgirl culture for readers who love horses, an enticing leading man, and a captivating love story.
Who are your readers?
My ideal reader enjoys equestrian stories with a good message. They probably have read The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans, The Longest Ride by Nicolas Sparks, Flying Changes or Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and maybe even the Twilight series.
Why do you write books?
For the feelings! I owe my favorite authors a great deal. They make me feel. They fill the place, the feminine place, that cowgirl place, that longs to be entertained, that longs for something to look forward to, that something I can’t wait to get home to so I can find out what happens next.
My favorite authors speak to a place that engages me and fills me up no matter where I am in life, happy, sad, mad, overwhelmed, they write to the place that heals me when I am cuddled up and lost in a good book.
Before I am a writer, I am a reader. I know what it feels like to fall for the leading man whose image I’ve imagined as I turned the pages of a really good book. Generating that kind of feeling was the goal for me – what I wanted to create for the readers of my story. So far it seems I am hitting the mark, readers are telling me in their book reviews that they can't put the book down and some are even reading it in a single day!
My favorite authors speak to a place that engages me and fills me up no matter where I am in life, happy, sad, mad, overwhelmed, they write to the place that heals me when I am cuddled up and lost in a good book.
Before I am a writer, I am a reader. I know what it feels like to fall for the leading man whose image I’ve imagined as I turned the pages of a really good book. Generating that kind of feeling was the goal for me – what I wanted to create for the readers of my story. So far it seems I am hitting the mark, readers are telling me in their book reviews that they can't put the book down and some are even reading it in a single day!
What inspires your writing?
I write for all the readers just like me … horse crazy, book crazy, cowboy crazy.
I write to the place that, no matter how happy (or unhappy) you are, still gets excited about a good love story and the image of a tall, dark and handsome cowboy. You know … those images of the spur jingling leading man that a good story can create in your mind. I hope my readers find that kind of happy place while reading the In the Reins series. I want my readers to feel transported when they read my books.
I write to the place that, no matter how happy (or unhappy) you are, still gets excited about a good love story and the image of a tall, dark and handsome cowboy. You know … those images of the spur jingling leading man that a good story can create in your mind. I hope my readers find that kind of happy place while reading the In the Reins series. I want my readers to feel transported when they read my books.
In the Reins was your debut novel. What’s next for you?
McKennon and Devon’s story definitely continues in Cowboy Away and Show Pen Promise. The In the Reins horse book series will include at least four novels. I will be sharing series sneak peeks, updates and new release info on my blog and in my Readers' Group for readers who can’t wait to find out what happens next for McKennon and Devon. I am excited about the journey this series is taking me on!
