What's Happening Now?
K.L. Hall
Author
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TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
K.L. Hall: National bestselling Author K.L. Hall is best known for her, In the Arms of a Savage trilogy. She is also the author of over two dozen other novels. As a serial storyteller, Hall pens enthralling love stories intertwined with the grittiness of urban fiction. Her writing style is a fusion of eminently relatable female characters, and the flawed, yet desirable male leads who love them. At a young age, she found her passion in a pen and knew her writing would continue to be a vital part of her life from that point forward. After becoming infatuated with the intricate genre of urban fiction, Hall made her childhood dream a reality and self-published her first short story in 2013. Since then, the Virginia native has been featured in blogs, podcasts, radio interviews, and press articles. She was acknowledged as a top urban fiction author in 2016 and 2018 by the Urban Books, Authors and Writers of America, and was a 2019 "I am African, and I Can" award recipient.
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY IF YOU WERE STARTING IN YOUR INDUSTRY NOW?
K.L. Hall: Soak up as much knowledge! Take it from someone who has been in my shoes. Do not rely on Google. You will be in a situation where you don't know what to look up or where to start.
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WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE #1 KEY TO SUCCESS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
K.L. Hall: Consistency is key!
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WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY IN YOUR WEEK LOOK LIKE?
K.L. Hall: BUSY! I cannot live without my to-do list! I still work a full-time job, so I am continuously mapping out what I need to do for my business, what are my new goals for the day or the week, top priorities, etc. I'm the CEO, and my assistant all wrapped into one.
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WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS?
K.L. Hall: I have written children's books, a paranormal romance, and I have branched out to create workbooks, blog posts, and an online course for aspiring authors to help them write their first book. I am more than just an author—I am a business.
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IS THERE AN ACHIEVEMENT OR CONTRIBUTION THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF?
K.L. Hall: I did not become a number one bestselling author until my 15th novel. Yes, 15th! I was so proud that I never gave up. I'm a firm believer that when it's your time, no one can take that from you. You have to stay focused and keep pushing.
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WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH IN YOUR BUSINESS?
K.L. Hall: I remind myself why I got started in the first place. I started publishing because I love to write, and I love to tell stories. When I get too wrapped up in the woes of business, I try to take a step back and remember the basics.
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IS THERE ANY ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO A PERSON WHO IS STARTING IN YOUR CHOSEN CAREER?
K.L. Hall: Never do it for the money. Do it because you have a passion for it. That is what is going to propel you forward and create longevity for you in the writing industry.