Courting Kate
Tori Kron
(Panthers Players, #1)
Published by: Acorn Publishing
Publication date: June 23rd 2019
Genres: Adult, Romance, Sports
Slapped with court ordered community service for brawling—again, Miller Cassidy, the Indianapolis Panther’s star player, is forced into laboring under stodgy non-profit supervisor, Kate Gallagher. Her saving grace—she happens to be best friends with Stella, the woman he’s been chasing for years.
Despite the masses falling for his charm, Kate doesn’t care for Miller’s notorious reputation or his flippant behavior. But wanting to impress her strict boss, she agrees to a trade that could give them both a shot at success.
Propelled into an unlikely alliance, Miller finds himself taking a defensive stance when he sees beyond Kate’s hard exterior. And Kate is equally thrown off guard when she discovers there’s more to Miller than games.
But is love worth sacrificing friendship? And can Miller let go of the feelings for Stella he’s held onto for years?
In love and basketball, it’s five fouls and you’re out, and every play counts.
Interview with Tori Kron
As a writer, what
would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
Due to my school sharing this
mascot, I would have to choose the husky. I not only feel connected to the
symbol, but huskies are kind, loyal, and fierce.
How many hours a day
do you put into your writing?
I have a one year old son, so my
writing time is limited. However, I try to fit in an hour a day of quality work
time.
Do you read your book
reviews? If yes, do they affect what you write in the future?
Courting Kate is my debut novel, so
I only have a limited amount of reviews at this time, but I definitely read
them all! I really appreciate readers taking the time to leave commentary, so I
take it all to heart. I use their reviews to gauge what I’m doing well, but
then I also take note of what I can improve upon in the future.
Do you leave hidden
messages in your books that only a few people will find?
I wouldn’t say there are hidden
messages, but there are certain pieces within Courting Kate that will stick out
to those who know me. Specifically, the girls going out for tacos and
margaritas. My girl gang has a ritual gathering at a local Mexican restaurant,
so it’s definitely a nod to them and the wonderful times we’ve shared.
Can you tell us a
little bit about the characters in Courting Kate?
There’s a wide variety of characters
in Courting Kate. Miller is fun-loving and can’t take anything overly serious,
whereas Kate doesn’t know how to cut loose. Stella is demanding while Deacon is
understanding. And the Rookie is mentioned, but he’s meant to be somewhat
faceless at this point, in opposition to Rin who is locally famous.
Can you tell us a
little bit about your next books or what you have planned for the future?
I’m so excited for what is to come
in my writing world! The epilogue in Courting Kate serves as a teaser for the
next book in the Panther’s player series which will focus on Deacon and Reagan.
After that, we’ll see a focus on some of the other key players in the series.
Do you allow yourself
a certain number of hours to write or do you write as long as the words come?
I allot a certain amount of time to
write each day, however not every day is equally productive. Some days I’m
struck with inspiration and can pound out a thousand words in a flash. Other
days, I’m only able to add five words to my total count. However, I’m always
taking notes on ideas. I even added Google Docs to my phone so I’d never miss
an opportunity to jot down a moment of inspiration!
Do you have a certain
number of words or pages you write per day?
In theory, I have a goal of a
thousand words a day. However, I rarely meet that goal. I’m too much of a
perfectionist to make that much forward progess in one sitting. I constantly go
back and refine what I’ve already written instead of moving on with the story.
It’s my worst habit and one that I’m trying to change.
What inspires you to
write?
I’m inspired to write because I love
to read. I love getting lost in a good story, and I want to be able to create
that same escape for my readers. In addition, I write to show my son that
anything is possible with effort and hard work.
Would you rather
Read fiction or
non-fiction?
Fiction. Preferably romance.
Read series or
stand-alone?
Series all the way!
Read Science fiction
or horror?
Horror
Read Stephen King or Dean
Koontz
Koontz
Read the book or
watch the movie?
Book then movie (Although it makes
me sad when a movie veers from the course of the book)
Read an ebook or
paperback?
ebook
Be trapped alone for
one month in a library with no computer or a room with a computer and Wi-Fi
only?
I’d pick the computer with Wi-Fi
because that would still allow me access to download books.
Do a cross-country
book store tour or blog tour online?
Cross-country tour! I love to
travel!
Author Bio:
Tori Kron has spent ten years educating middle school students in the art of English writing. She is a proud graduate of Purdue University, where she discovered a love for nearby Chicago and the adventures that awaited within. When Tori isn’t in front of the classroom, you can find her working with fellow authors in the Midwest Writers Guild or traveling the world with friends. In between excursions, she happily resides in Evansville, Indiana with her husband and son.
3 comments:
Sounds like a book I'll enjoy!
Thanks for being on the tour! :)
Sounds like a great book to read!
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