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Author Interview: Kristy Boyce
About Author Kristy Boyce
Kristy Boyce played her first role-playing game in high school and has been friends with that group ever since. In fact, she even married the DM.
Nowadays, she teaches psychology as a senior lecturer at The Ohio State University. When she’s not spending time with her husband and son, she’s usually writing, reading, or watching happy reality TV.
Kristy is the author of Dungeons and Drama, Hot British Boyfriend, and Hot Dutch Daydream. She lives in Pickerington, Ohio.
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What do you think makes a story spectacular?
I think a story is spectacular if it is engrossing—the type of story you want to keep reading forever! That experience is very subjective, but I like that because it means that many books could be considered ‘spectacular’ if read by the right person.
Which book was the most challenging for you to write?
Honestly, probably Dungeons & Drama. I knew it had potential, but I really struggled with it at first. I changed character motivations halfway through drafting and the entire thing was such a mess that I was tempted to just drop it and move on. I’m so glad I didn’t!
Who or what inspired you to write romance novels?
I don’t think I have one inspiration, I’ve just always loved romance. I was drawn to romantic storylines throughout my life (even when I was young) so I think it’s just my personality, haha! But I also married my high school sweetheart so that’s definitely been an inspiration as well.
If you could be mentored by a famous author, who would it be?
Oh wow, I don’t know! Can I choose Jane Austen? I think it would be amazing to meet her and I can’t think of someone better suited to mentor me in writing romance novels!
What is the most challenging aspect of creating characters of the opposite gender?
Probably trying to figure out how that person might think and react to things. When writing you have to try to get out of your own head and imagine what another (imaginary) person might do, and that’s harder when the person doesn’t have the same gender as you.
When writing you have to try to get out of your own head and imagine what another (imaginary) person might do, and that’s harder when the person doesn’t have the same gender as you.
What three words would you choose to describe yourself?
Kind, organized, hard-working
What essentials do you require in your writing environment to enhance your concentration?
I’m not sure anything is completely “essential,” but I love having a candle lit while writing. I usually listen to music while writing so that’s helpful. And a mug of tea, of course!
Lastly [this might be the most important question], what is your favorite reading snack?
There are these chocolate biscuits I got in England that are so good—I love to read and snack on one of those!
Check Out Kristy Boyce’s Amazing Novels:
Hot British Boyfriend
Ellie Nichols travels to England for a study abroad program after an embarrassing public rejection. There she meets Will, a charming English boy, and Dev, a classmate of hers, who seems to know a lot about Will.
She soon concocts a plan with Dev—she’ll help him win over his crush if he helps her win over hers. As her charade unfolds, Ellie discovers unexpected truths about herself, love, and the importance of being true to who she is.
Hot Dutch Daydream
Sage Cunningham plans to spend her summer interning in her mentor’s lab in Amsterdam. She just has to take care of the researcher’s 3-year-old son. But Sage hadn’t realized she’d be alone in Dr. Reese’s house.
Her artist son unexpectedly arrives—and he’s determined for Sage to keep him focused on his work. In exchange, he’ll aid her in taking care of his brother. But things don’t go according to plan….
Dungeons and Drama
Riley aspires to become a director on Broadway. Hoping to take a step toward her dreams, she works to bring back her high school’s spring musical. However, after a car-borrowing mishap she’s forced to work at her dad’s game shop after school.
She convinces Nathan—an employee—to cover her shifts. In exchange, she’ll flirt with him to make his crush jealous. But Riley didn’t realize that meant joining Nathan’s Dungeons & Dragons game…or that role playing would be so enjoyable.
