Bryl
I’m welcoming KevaD today!
Hey there, KevaD!
Hi, Bryl.
How courageous of you to allow me some time on your blog.
In celebration of my first appearance… EVER… here, I’ll be giving away a $10.00 gift certificate to a randomly selected commenter.
Now, Readers, after you’re done here, be sure to visit the next blog on the Noble Tour by clicking the tour logo in the sidebar. All commenters get entered into the drawing for a Kindle too!
But most of all, thank you for spending some time with us today, and Bryl and I both hope we leave you with a smile.
And if you happen to buy a copy of “A Dance with Bogie and Bacall” or “Desire Damned,” you’ll certainly leave me with a smile. https://www.nobleromance.com/Authors/116/KevaD
Me: Let’s get started, shall we? What genres do you enjoy reading most?
KevaD: I don’t limit my reading to any one or two genres. I look for skillfully crafted characters and mesmerizing plots. There are just too many great authors for me to minimize my reading boundaries.
Me: Why do you write and when did you start?
KevaD: I used to sit in the yard and tell my tales, but nobody ever stopped to listen, so I decided to write them down in the hope of sharing my stories. The two cops that suggested I quit shouting at passing cars played a part in that decision.
Truth: My first story was in crayon. My mother wrote an episode for a soap opera in the hope of finding work, and I sat on the floor drawing my story while she typed. Neither of our submissions was accepted. I still don’t know why. I used different colored crayons.
Me: Much of your writing is rather erotic, though not all. I’m curious, what your family feels about your writing? Are they supportive?
KevaD: My immediate family has been supportive since day one. They may not always understand what or why I write, but they love me and support my efforts. My mother, now deceased, was never prouder than when my first book was published. I had done what she had given up on decades before. She never read my book as it’s a gay romantic comedy and her religious beliefs couldn’t condone reading it, but she made sure to tell anyone and everyone all about the book. I miss her.
Me: That’s simply the most wonderful way to remember one’s mother. Touching, sir.
Me: What’s the most interesting comment you’ve received from a reader?
KevaD: That her husband stopped the truck they were driving in out of concern for her uncontrollable laughter when she was reading “Out of the Closet.” How can you not appreciate that comment?
Me: Writing can be a lonely venture. Sometimes, sacrifices are required in our lives. Are the sacrifices worth it? What are your continuing career goals?
KevaD: For me the sacrifices aren’t really sacrifices. I love what I do. I’m a storyteller. The only thing I won’t set aside for my craft is my family. I’m fortunate to have a wife who understands that when I’m lost in a story, the fact the house is burning down just makes for another fantastic scene I need to get down before I climb out the window.
My goals? I’m that wandering spinner of tales who will always be searching for one more ear to tell my stories to.
Me: What did you eat for breakfast this morning?
KevaD: A glass of chocolate milk (2% with Hershey’s syrup) and two pieces of buttered white toast. Not healthy, but it sure was good.
Me: What’s your favorite position?
KevaD: In my chair at the keyboard, a blanket over my legs, and one of the cats on my lap. Unfortunately, Supreme Commander of Kentucky wasn’t available, and Angelina Jolie doesn’t appear to be headed for divorce any time soon.
KevaD: Once more, thank you all for dropping by, and I hope we chat again soon.
Me: Thanks for being here today. You are always a pleasure to talk to!
Find more about KevaD, here:
https://www.nobleromance.com/Authors/116
If you enjoyed this article, please share it!
Hi once again Bryl and KevaD.
The hop has been amazing meeting all of you Authors and your books. Thanks for another entertaining post .
I love the title A Dance With Bogie and Bacall. Have it on my TRL and Christmas list. One can only hope the family grants me my wishes.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com
You should check this one out, Carol. It’s a great story
Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you, Carol!
I’m tickled you’re enjoying the tour. Or maybe it’s the loose spring in this chair.
Either way, I’m grateful you stopped by.
Hi, I enjoyed reading A Dance with Bogie and Bacall, it was great. I’m looking forward to reading more of your books! cheryllynne(at)rocketmail.com
It’s a great story, isn’t it! I haven’t read or edited one of his I haven’t liked yet.
Bless you, Cheryl Lynne!
My big toes are doing a happy dance.
SIncerely, thank you for your kind comments.
Bryl,
You make my work better. That’s a fact.
Great post. It is nice to see authors get the support that they deserve. Good to know your family is proud. They should be. Gabrielle. meingee@yahoo.com
Hi Gabrielle,
How nice of you to say that. Thank you so very much.
Great interview! The books sound great and the covers are awesome! Did you get to add any input to the cover?
Hi Amy,
Actually, our own Bryl teamed up with Fiona Jayde to create the cover for A Dance with Bogie and Bacall.
I challenged Fiona with some specifics I was hoping she could include for Desire Damned, and she met every one of them.
I think Fiona and Bryl did oustanding work for these.
Thank you for asking.
I love that your mom was proud of you & told everyone about your first book, even though she herself never read it. Did your mom save your multi-colored crayon story?
drainbamaged.gyzmo at gmail.com
Uh… yeah, she did actually. I think she did it just to embarass me years later when I brought home my first serious girlfriend. It worked.
Thanks for stopping, Kathryn.
I have recently discovered KevD’s works. Sheesh, have I been missing out or what?? I can’t wait to read Desire Damned and the other works.
Thanks,
Tracey D
booklover0226 at gmail dot com
WooHoo!!!!! Tracey!!
Thank you very, very much.
Yep. Thumping my chest and acting all ridiculously immature male right now.
Hi! Wonderful interview! Your books sound awesome! Theres a few more there that i need to grab.
Thanks for sharing!
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com
Hello, Shadow.
I always appreciate you stopping by. I do. Really.
Hiy KevaD. I am really interested in reading A Dance With Bogie and Bacall. I will have to check that one out.
Jason,
Thank you so very much for saying that. Seriously. I appreciate it very much.
I have to add some of your books to my TBR wishlist. Loved the covers.
Patricia
Hi, Patricia.
Thanks so much for your kind comment.
Well…
The random comment selector chose Tracey D as the winner of the Noble Romance gift card.
I’ll get that in the email shortly.
Thank you all for your comments.
I hope I’m not too late?
Actually I’ve not tried KavaD’s books but I like Bryl’s work, especially Pull.