Ka’Shaun
Michelle
Author
Bio
Ka’Shaun
Michelle is a twenty-two year old, new face to the literary field with a strong
passion and strive for telling compelling stories. She’s been writing for six
years. She started writing poetry then developed into a passion of story
writing.
Ka’Shaun
resides in Chicago where she is currently in school for radio broadcasting and African
American Studies. When she is not studying, she’s working on the sequel to her
debut novel.
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Author
Interview
1.
Can you please tell us a little about yourself?
I’m
Ka’Shaun Michelle. I’m a twenty-two year old self published author. I released
my first
book in July 2016. I love writing and music. I am also a full time college
student at Western
Illinois University getting my bachelor's degree in Radio Broadcasting with a
minor in African American Studies. I am in my last year of school while working
on the sequel to my debut novel which is titled Poisonous: Kiya’s Redemption.
2.
List the main genre & sub genres this book is classified as.
Drama,
Urban Fiction, LGBT Fiction and LGBT Drama.
3.
What is your book about?
My
debut novel is about a girl named Kiya who has dark past and thought it was
best to run away from her problems instead of dealing with them, but the
problems don’t stay buried for long.
4.
What message, lesson, or moral are you trying to deliver to readers in this
book?
The
messages from my book are that First, don’t run away from your past or your
problems because they can always find you and second, you can overcome anything
and still be happy.
5.
Is this book a reflection of a personal experience?
Some
of my characters are based off people from my life, experiences and my feelings
but it is mostly fiction.
6.
Where can this book be purchased?
The
book is on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Createspace and it is coming soon to Sam’s
Club.
7.
What inspired you to become a writer?
Writing
is something I always did as an escape. I have always been somewhat of a
creative person so I used my creative writing skills to help me deal with
whatever I was dealing with. I honestly didn’t think I could be a writer until
I met Ms. Tabitha Sharpe and Dominique
L. Watson. Without them, I wouldn’t have even considered becoming a writer.
8.
What genre(s) do you write and why?
I
write mostly Urban Fiction because it is the easiest genre for me to pull from
based off where I live and the things I see almost every day.
9.
I'm sure you're a reader as well, who are some of your favorite authors and
what's on your ‘To Be Read’ List?
Simone
Elkeles and Stephanie Perry-Moore are two of my favorite authors I could read
their books as many times as I want and never get tired of them. My ‘To Be Read’
List are filled with Stephanie Perry-Moore’s other series Perry Skky Jr.
10.
Are you a full-time or part-time writer and how long has it been since you
published your first book?
I
am a part time writer right now because I’m in school full time, so I have to
divide my time. It has only been a few months since my first book was released.
11.
Who is your targeted audience and what message are you trying to relay in your
writing?
Definitely
Young adults because I am a young adult myself and I feel like when I write I
can put myself into the story and I can connect with my readers more.
12.
With thousands of books being released each day and new authors steady
emerging, how are you going to stand out? Why should readers give your book(s)
a try versus others in the same genre?
I
stand out because I write LGBT Urban Fiction which is something that is not
seen a lot in mainstream and I am a self-published author. I did everything on
my own: the writing, editing, and cover design was all done by me. People
should give me a try because I am doing things on my own at 22 and I’m doing a
different genre.
13.
What's next for you in your literary career?
I
am working on book two for my Poisonous Series; Poisonous: Looking For Revenge. That is going to be released in
March of 2017. I am also trying to work in a book signing as well as a
re-release of my debut novel Kiya’s
Redemption in January of 2017.
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Fav
15
Favorite
Authors Simone Elkeles, Dominque L. Watson, Tabitha Sharpe and Stephanie Perry-Moore
Coffee
or Tea Both
Favorite
Movie/TV Show Bring It, The Rap Game or anything Disney animated
Favorite
Season Summer
Favorite
Book The Perfect Chemisty Series
Favorite
Food Fried Chicken
Favorite
Song Drip From My Walk - Famous Dex
Favorite
Actor/Actress Taraji P. Henson
Favorite
Quote Without struggle, there is no
progress.
Favorite
Sport/Hobby Singing and Writing
Day/Night
Night
Favorite
Holiday Christmas
Favorite
Restaurant Chipotle
Favorite
Vacation Spot I would love to go to Vegas
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Ka’Shaun’s
Books
Poisonous:
Kiya's Redemption
Author
Ka’Shaun Michelle
Genre
Fiction, AA Urban Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Drama
Publisher
PurpleStar Publishing
Publication
Date July 4, 2016
Print
Length 94 pages
Amazon
Kindle Price $4.99 | Amazon Paperback Price $5.99 | Barnes & Nobel Paperback
Price $5.99
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The Book
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Blurb
Meet
eighteen year old Kiya Carter. A young, shy young lady with a dark past. From
the outside looking in you see a thriving ambitious girl, raised in a stable
two parent home, but at age 16 the stability is shaken. Instead of dealing with
the issues head on Kiya finds a way to rebel. The sweet hazel eyed beauty meets
her first dose of danger in the form of Alicia Clay also known as Ace.. For a
year straight the two were Bonnie and Bonnie. Then one night, everything crashes
and burns. Kiya walks away from that poisonous lifestyle and she vows never to
return to it again.
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Coming Soon
Poisonous:
Looking For Revenge
Author
Ka’Shaun Michelle
Genre
Fiction, AA Urban Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Drama
Publisher
PurpleStar Publishing
Blurb
Ashlee
and Bree are back! The two scorned lovers on a quest for vengeance. Breelle
“Bree” Jones the Chicago wild child, who is deeply scarred by her checkered
past and heartbreak has cleaned herself up and is coming back stronger than
ever. Bree is back in school and ready to take Kiya down by any means. She has
one objective in mind and it doesn’t matter who or what is in her way; She will
reach her goal. It doesn’t matter who she has to take down.
Ashlee
Davis the smooth talking New Yorker with a bad temper who has to have
everything her way. Ashlee wants revenge on Lex for stealing Kiya from
her. The two ex-lovers have put their
past behind them to get what they want. Bree has asked Ashlee for help, but the
question is: Can Bree be trusted? Can
they do it or will something else emerge between the two? Will they get their revenge or something
more? Just remember when dealing with someone like Bree things aren’t always
what they seem.
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Snippet
Poisonous: Looking For Revenge
“Are you sure this is going to work Bree?” I
asked.
“Ashlee trust me. They won’t suspect a
thing.” Bree said.
Sitting across from Bree in this IHOP booth
I can say one thing: I honestly don’t trust this girl. I mean over the course
of these past two months she has shown a different side, but still with Bree
you can never be too sure. Even though she has been clean for some time she is
still the same sultry, vindictive woman she was last year. The only difference
now is there aren't any drugs involved, or at least I hope that's true. As I
take in her appearance not much has changed, but you can tell she’s clean. She
still has that smooth caramel skin and the weight gain is noticeable; her
thighs are much thicker; her curves are much more defined. I have to say she
looks good. Those bright brown eyes have that same glimmer in them as they did
when I first met her, but enough of that; back to more important matters. I
know you're probably wondering: Why on Earth would you agree to meet with Bree?
The girl that you invested two years in and she turns out to be a slut bucket?
Well, a lot has happened over the summer and I ended up needing Bree’s help;
well we need each other’s help. We both want something and we need each other
to get it. So we decided to put the past behind us and work together.
“Bree I hope your right and if you double
cross me… You will regret it. Understand?”
“Ashlee chill out. This plan is fool proof
and what reason would I have to cross you? We were together for two years I
know how you operate.”
I just nod and take a sip of water from my
cup. I’m going to trust her for now. I mean after all we both are looking for
revenge and we will do anything to get it…
I hope this plan works….
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Thank you Ka’Shaun for stopping by and
chatting with us today. I look forward to reading your book and have added it
to my ‘To Be Read’ Goodreads shelf. I wish you much success it your career.
If you all haven’t picked up her book yet,
go on and do so. Make sure you leave a review and share with everyone. Until
next time …have an amazing day! - Vaneka
