Wednesday, January 15, 2014

BOOK NOOK: KINETIC BY S.K. ANTHONY

Gentle Readers . . . and Maxwell,

In the past I've posted AUTHOR AUTHOR interviews the day before I reviewed a book on BOOK NOOK. I've decided to combine the two features into BOOK NOOK. 

Our special guest today is S.K. "Katherine" Anthony, the sparkling young author of Kinetic (The Luminaries). Let's get to know Katherine.



Q. What was the very first idea you had that led to the writing of Kinetic?

A. I remember having the word Luminary coming to my mind and thinking, This sounds cool. Who would a Luminary be? Then I also liked the idea of having a secret organization with super powers and a heroine who was a bad ass but broken inside, and Kinetic was born ;) 

Q. Did the book change as you wrote it, or did you stick to a plan?

A. Oh, yes! I did stick with the main storyline throughout but a lot of the bigger (and smaller) details changed quite a few times. I’m really big on revisions and rewrites, what can I say? I’m a pantser and I like it!

Q. How long have you had these fantastical characters and situations running around in your brain?

A. A bit over five years now. Annie was that one character who kept nagging me to share her story. I started to write it on and off during that time but it wasn’t until I became a stay-at-home mom that I decided it was time to stop letting fear win. I had no more excuses, so I got to work.

Q. What question would you like to ask yourself? (As in, no one asks me this question and I wish someone would.)

A. Oooh, the possibilities, I think I would go with: Would you like me to send you on a paid vacation for two, everything included? And my answer to that person, if they ever do ask, is: YES, yes please.

Q. What's your favorite part of Kinetic? Do you have a favorite sentence?

A. I’m not sure about one favorite part, but here’s one of my favorite lines:"Because you will forgive me; you have to. You and I aren't a matter of ifs and whys. You and I are inevitable."

Q. Tell us a really cool secret about you.

A. Hmm…my real name initials make me: Triple S.

Q. What are you writing now?

A. Apart from this answer :P, I’m rewriting and revising Static, the second Luminary book. Not that it’s a continuation of Kinetic, but it’s the same world. This one is all about the teleporter, Kevin.

Q. What do you now know about publishing a book that you wish you had known before publication?

A. Nothing I can think of. I did a lot of research beforehand so I was prepared, and so far the only thing is: the second book isn’t any easier. Sadly.


MY REVIEW: So Katherine has just revealed that her initials are really S.S.S. That must mean she sizzles because she gives us a debut novel that reveals great talent and potential for even better books to come.

Kinetic revolves around a young woman named Annie Fox, who is part of the Organization. She has been genetically altered so she has special powers that allow her to go after criminals, with the help of a number of colleagues. Annie is divorced from Nick Logan, and sought by her boss, Derek Lane. Thus, we have romance combined with action on top of superhuman abilities.


Isn't this cover lovely and appealing?

One of my favorite parts of blogging is that it takes me out of my reading microcosm. Normally, I would not choose to read Kinetic. It's not my type of book. But because I started following Katherine's blog, 
at http://www.skanthony.com/, I wanted to read the novel written by such a fun and talented person. 

And I enjoyed it. Anthony's characters are fully formed and interesting. Her writing is smooth. Sometimes, maybe she provides a few details too many and could cut some words, but it's not a serious problem. I would enjoy seeing more of The Luminaries in action:

My hands lit up in such a beautiful light blue color. I heard the engine die, and I began to force the train to start slowing down. The rails sparked and screeched, but I dug in and was able to bring it to a complete stop. 

I like the romance, too, which is suggestive but not overly graphic:

We looked into each other's eyes as he walked us towards the bed. He pushed my hair away from my neck and began kissing it softly as he lay on top of me.

Oi! Katherine, that's some good writing!
You can purchase Kinetic on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Kinetic-The-Luminaries-S-Anthony/dp/1492128759.

Kinetic earns The Janie Junebug Highest Seal of Approval.

Now, c'mon. What ho! You know what I expect of you. If you can assist in supporting and promoting this young author, then it's time to do so. Buy her book. Review it on Amazon and on your blog. Follow her blog at  http://www.skanthony.com/.

Happy Reading! Thank you, Katherine!


Infinities of love,

Janie Junebug

43 comments:

  1. This was lots of fun, Janie!
    I'm glad you enjoyed Kinetic. Thanks again :D

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    1. I enjoyed it very much but I just realize OMG I forgot to give it my seal of approval. Must edit post immediately.

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  2. What a great interview and wonderful book review! If I didn't already own Kinetic, you would have convinced me I needed to.

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    1. Thank you. I'm glad to hear that, uh, read it.

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    2. Lynda, its okay to read again. Really. I approve!

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    1. Yes, I am, but let's concentrate on the book. Now this is the part where you call me a bloody cow.

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    2. Yes, Janie, you AND the cover both are pretty things ;)

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  4. Interesting... I will add it to my list. Sadly I have not been able to get much reading in... perhaps next month when we go on vacation. After all, we have an 8 hour flight... with kids... *sigh* what was I thinking?

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    1. I don't think I could sit on a plane that long without experiencing a major pain in my back.

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    2. An 8 hour flight alone is tough, but with kids? You're my new hero, Juli lol

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  5. You've made a good case for reading this novel.

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  6. I enjoyed this interview. Great line - "You and I are inevitable"! I think that would be a favorite for me, too.

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    1. I think I'll have to whisper that to Willy Dunne Wooters.

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    2. Thank you, Sherry!
      Janie, whisper it and let us know how it went lol

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    3. That would be too naughty. TMI

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  7. Excellent interview and review for your book, Katherine! Interesting questions, too. Great job!

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    1. Thanks, Deanie!
      Our darling Janie knows the right questions to ask :D

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  8. It's not exactly my type of book either (I prefer less romance) but I know my friend will be completely in love with it. She's currently in the hospital, so I'm going to send her this way so she has a brand new book to read while she recovers. (Actually, I believe she's a follower, but I'm not sure if she has been blog reading this past week.)

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    1. Thank you for sharing this with your friend, Rachel!
      (by the way, it isn't heavily laced with romance)

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    2. I didn't mean to make it sound as if it's a romance novel. I just like the romantic parts.

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  9. That sounds like a great plot! One other thing I enjoyed in this interview was her initials. Before I was married, my initials were SSS, also. It was always such fun to initial things!

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    1. I wish I had cool initials. I'm JLG. Oh, no! I'm JJ! That's more fun.

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    2. Once na SSS, always na SSS, so you're one fantastic girl in my eyes, Shelly ;)

      JJ, it is more fun!

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    3. Ha! I just realized my "an's" came out as "na's"…WOW.

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  10. What a fun interview - I really enjoyed it. Congratulations S.K on receiving the Janie Junebug Seal of Approval. Kinetic was a terrific read and I am impatiently awaiting the realease of SK's second book - Static.
    Ki

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    1. Thank you, Ki!
      I did receive The Janie Junebug Highest Seal of Approval, OMG. This is cause for celebration, woot!

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  11. How great that you had the story line and you could stick with it. I love that when it happens for me.

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    1. Yes, CL. That was great. Changing all of those tiny details over and over was a pain in the…. well you know. Fingers crossed it keeps happening to us in the future, huh?

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  12. Okay...another book to zap to my Kindle...

    -andi

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    1. Zap it! Zap it! lol…. Thanks so much, LittleMyoo ;)

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  13. It's cool about your initials. Congrats on the interview and great review! Good luck on Static! :)

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    1. Thanks, Lexa!
      Static...my revisions are suffering in the "lacking" department O_o… I really have to get back on it, so I appreciate your good luck wishes ;)

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  14. Wonderful interview. Triple S - interesting.

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    1. Thanks, Nana!
      Wish I was as interesting as the initials but what can you do? lol

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