About author, Tonya Kappes:
“Full of wit, humor and colorful characters, Tonya Kappes delivers a fun, fast-paced story that will leave you hooked!” Bestselling Author, Jane Porter
“A GHOSTLY UNDERTAKING is hauntingly good read with authentic Southern charm.” -Heather Webber Author Heather Webber
“Tonya Kappes strings together the perfect blend of family, friends, and fun.” Author Misa Ramirez
USA Today Bestselling Author, Tonya Kappes writes humorous cozy mystery and women’s fiction that involves quirky characters in quirky situations. Not only have her novels made the USA Today bestsellers list, but they are an Amazon Top 100 author, Amazon Movers and Shakers, and International bestsellers.
Splitsville.com, the first novel in the Olivia Davis Mystery Series, is a double finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the Mystery and Humorous Categories.
Carpe Bead ‘em is 2012 winner in Amazon’s eFestival of Words in the Women’s Fiction Category.
A Charming Crime, the first novel in the Magical Cures, is the 2013 eFestival of Words in the Fantasy Category Winner.
A New Tradition the Indie Romance Convention 2013 novella of the year.
When not being the princess, queen, and jester of her family of three teenage boys, an adoring husband, and three fury kids, she travels to various writing groups as guest speaker on “How to Market and Promote Your Novels Effectively,” where she is known as a marketing guru.
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INTERVIEW
What attracted you to writing in the first place? The idea that I could tell a story.
What genre are you most comfortable writing? I consistently write in two genres: romance and mystery. I love them both. Once I finish a romance, I have to have a break and I get a chance to do that by starting a new mystery.
How has your upbringing influenced your writing? Every novel of mine is set in a small town, I grew up in a small town. Every novel I write has to do with a strong family unit, my family is thick as thieves. I guess you could say that I want everyone to experience the love of a small town and the love of family that I did.
Where do you get your inspiration and ideas from? Everywhere! It might be an overheard conversation, a situation, or just an idea that pops into my head.
Do you have any writing rituals or listen to “mood music” when you write? Where is your favorite place to write? I do have some type of white noise going on in the background. Most of the time it is music. I love to write in my office or on my back porch starting at 6:00 am.
What’s your favorite place in the entire world? My parent’s house.
Fame or fortune, which would you prefer? Fortune!
What was your favorite part of this book to write? Which part was the hardest? I love writing the coming of age of the protagonist. I love developing that storyline. The hardest part was when my protag realized what was truly important in her life and what she believed was never the case.
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? Actress.
If you couldn’t be an author, what would your ideal career be? I do have an outside career. I’m a Child Intervention Therapist. I guess you could call it my part time job where I work two half days a week. I love working with children and their families to become the best person they can be.
If you could live inside the world of a book would you choose? I would have to pick Whispering Falls from the Magical Cures Series. It’s a magical place with talking crystal balls, fairy dust, and fairy god-cats~how fun is that?
Give your fans three fun facts that they may not already know about you. I’m addicted to Red Hot candy. I order a large diet coke with extra ice in a stryofoam cup every single time I go to McDonalds. AND I’m scared of the dark.
Chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry? Hands down, chocolate.
If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you want with you? Pen, paper and my hubby
Please tell us in one sentence only, why we should read your book. It’s 285 pages that is filled with fun, love, laughter and coming of age.
You just made the USA TODAY BESTSELLERS list with TWO novels in the same week. WOW! How did that feel? AMAZING! Nothing short of amazing! I was shocked with one, but two…..le sigh. The Perfect Ten is a box set collection of nine other bestselling authors that we put together in order to reach more readers and cross-promote, so I knew it would be well received by readers. But STRUNG OUT TO DIE! To make the list on my own is a dream come true. I couldn’t be more honored and grateful for it. I’m still giddy over it.
So what’s next for you as an author? Any last words? I’ve got another book coming out in a brand new mystery series, A GHOSTLY UNDERTAKING. Plus I just had two novels debut on USA TODAY Bestseller list, and I’m excited to see where that goes.
Blurb of “Grooming Mr. Right”: Luvie Beiderman is blindsided when she is fired from her junior fashion design job in New York City and is forced to move back to her small town in Kentucky. . . under her parent’s roof.
Being home isn’t so bad, after all, Luvie started Primp My Pet Mobile Pet Spa and is dating one of her client’s owner, hunky Jase Nelson.
When Luvie is offered her dream design job in New York City, she is forced to make a decision between a career she’s always dreamed of or the new life she has created in her hometown with the man she loves
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Michelle Nageldinger says
Great interview!
Tonya Kappes says
Thanks Michelle!
amber says
I would love to read this it sounds sooo good.
Tonya Kappes says
Thank you so much, Amber. I had a lot of fun writing this flirty romance….and hunky Jase wasn’t too bad to write either 😉
Marlene Roberts Engel says
I love the cover! The book sounds amazing. I can’t wait to read it.
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Tonya Kappes says
Hi, Marlene!! It’s a super fun read. I even had a great time spending time with my doggy groomer to learn all the techniques….who knew you could groom a guy 😉
Jessica R says
looks like a fun book!
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Tonya Kappes says
Hi, Jessica! Don’t you LOVE the shoes!! I want a pair.
danielle estes says
i havent finished the perfect 10 yet but working my way through this sounds like a wonderful read. danielle_estes@mediacombb.net
Tonya Kappes says
Oh Danielle! Thank you so much for getting The Perfect Ten! Wasn’t that a steal of a deal!! I’m so honored to be in that box set. I hope you are enjoying it.
Debbie Collins says
Great Cover, can’t wait to read! Loved the interview too.
Tonya Kappes says
Thanks, Debbie! LOVE the cat photo btw. I have an Irish Setter. He’s so beautiful and sweet. Of course he had to be there 😉
Sue Lopp says
I Love all of Tonya’s books!..I started it last night and am loving it so far!.If you are not a member of Tonya’s Street team.. you dont know what you are missing!..i would love to have a signed copy of her book.
Tonya Kappes says
OH Sue…you make me blush! Thank you for being such an awesome member of the STREET TEAM. We do have a ton of fun. Hugs!
Cynthia E. Blain says
I loved your blog comments; I always enjoy learning something new about each author which I did today. Looking forward to reading this series and your next one as well. You are a great writer and I wish you that Fortune that you hope for. 🙂 I need to go and groom my husband now…. bye…
Tonya Kappes says
Thank you so much Cynthia. That means a lot.
Laura Collins says
Great interview, I love all of Tonya’s books. I can’t wait to read this one next. 🙂
Tonya Kappes says
Thanks Laura! You are the best. I hope you enjoy a little romance in your reading!
Laura Collins says
I forgot to leave my email address, it is weluvdopey@sc.rr.com 🙂
Jessica Cabrera says
As always looking forward to reading your books. Cant wait (: SO EXCITED!!!!!
Tonya Kappes says
Yay! Jessica, your fun is contagious! Thank you for putting a big smile on my face!
Cheryl says
Loved your interview Tonya. I know this book will do great.
Tonya Kappes says
Thanks Cheryl. I appreciate your kindness.
Philip Fasone says
100% Mr. Right or anything over 75% will do? I guess I will read it to find out. I will be finished with A Charmimg Crime soon and will move on to Grooming Mr. Right. I love A Charming Crime!
Tonya Kappes says
Thanks Philip!! I hope you enjoy the rest of the Magical Cures series. I’m currently writing the fifth book in the series and hoping over to comment here! YES~100% Mr Right is gorg!
sherylbrowne says
Fane or fortune. Love it. Fab refreshing interview. Best of luck, Tonya! And, yes, those shoes are something! 🙂 xx
Tonya Kappest says
Sheryl, I probably should have said fortune because I have three teenage boys that will be in college at the same time 🙂
A J says
Sounds like a fun read. Love the title and the cover. Well done.
Tonya Kappes says
Thanks so much AJ! I adore the cover too.
heather r says
Sounds like a great read and I love the cover. Got to put this on my “to buy” list.
Tonya Kappes says
Thanks for stopping by Heather!
Marsha Bachmeier says
Look forward to reading this book. I enjoy all your other ones! 🙂 If only grooming men were as easy as grooming a dog! 😉
Tonya Kappes says
Hahha! Marsha! That made me laugh out loud. I tell you….I did spend time with a groomer for research and she really earns her money!!
kelly says
Would love to have a signed copy 🙂
girlfromwva says
I cannot wait to read this! Congrats and best wishes!
Nova Conover says
forgot email…oops. sparkle@hotmail.com
Amy says
Love books by Tonya Kappes! This book is on my list of books to read. Would love to have a signed copy!!!!
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Susan P says
Sounds like a good one! I can’t say that I can see the addiction to Red Hots. I only use them in my applesauce to give it flavor. lol
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Jessica Adkins says
Looking forward to reading!! Congrats