https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076YJZ8LR
Deceptive
Truths
looks like a great and unique romance book. Any plans for a follow
up or series?
When
the story told in Deceptive Truths began to tell itself to me I was
introduced to an interesting little world in New York City. Jenny and
Tom’s tragic love story is longing to be told. And course, Brendan
and Casandra would like equal time.
I
also wonder if my readers would like to know what happened when
Kolton and Molly met at the coffee shop. If my readers indicate an
interest, I will gladly write these love stories down. I have put an
email address at the back of the book for them to let me know their
wishes!
What
do you think makes a great romance story?
I
think romance stories are a little like dessert. They are yummy and
delicious, but it is hard to fill up on them. When one is done, my
tendency is to look for the next one almost before the cover is
closed on the one I just finished! They are entertaining, but not
satisfying.
My
work is different. I write love stories that touch people’s hearts
and transform their own personal love stories as they read. Instead
of devouring my work like it was a bag of popcorn, my work is
something to chew on. Something to digest slowly. My work tends to
cause the reader to stop and reflect on their own experiences.
The
result is deeply satisfying. My love stories are intended to
entertain while they soothe the heart and nourish the soul. A tall
order, I know.
In
fact, I am thinking of creating an interactive Kindle version of this
book that will have links to meditations and explorations the reader
might want to undertake as they read about Molly and Kolton.
What
inspired you when writing Deceptive
Truths?
I
work with people who have had their hearts broken by their life
experiences. So often very limiting decisions have been made that
limit their future opportunities. This story is a way of sharing how
it is possible to transform painful experiences into experiences of
empowerment. My deepest hope for the book is that it will reach
people who are open to the message that they can co-create a life
worth living no matter what has hurt them in the past.
What
are your ambitions for your writing career? Full time? Part time?
I
love writing, and it would be a dream come true to see my books
healing hearts in a big way. If that happens I will do more of it!
When
did you decide to become a writer?
I
have always been a writer…I started writing just for me in the
third grade. My father often told me “Listen to the words, the
words mean something.” I have had a love affair with words all my
life. I self-published my first non-fiction work “Four Mouths to
Feed: A Living Lean Guide For Fulfillment” in 2006, and moved it to
Amazon in 2015. This is my first foray into fiction.
When
writing Deceptive
Truths
did anything stand out as particularly challenging?
Writing
Deceptive Truths was the easy part for me. Finding the courage to
publish it has been the hard part. The fact that some number of
people are going to hate “my baby” is really scary, and I feel so
vulnerable! I’m doing something new with my work: transforming the
reader while entertaining. It won’t suit everyone. I doubt my skin
is really tough enough to deal with the haters. But I am determined
to let that be whatever it is, and keep my focus on serving those who
find value in my work.
How
did you come up with the story of Deceptive
Truths?
I
have clients in my coaching work who have been devastated by betrayal
and loss. Seeing what has been possible for them as the result of
finding an empowered perspective on painful circumstances made me
want to share this work with the world.
It
came to me in a meditation that the best way to do this would be
through a work of fiction. It is so much easier to see these
principle in action when applied to someone else’s life than our
own!
Then
each day as I showed up ready to write, ideas came to me. It really
was amazingly easy to stay in a flow state with this novel. Writing
it was a joy!
I
discovered things I knew nothing about. An example is the
organization called Heroic Food. They train veterans who are
interested in farming.
Farming
is a great occupation for veterans. So many of them are suffering
with trauma left over from the horrors of soldiering. Working on the
land provides a calm environment in nature which can be very soothing
to someone dealing with PTSD. I knew nothing about that organization
prior to working on Deceptive Truths. But I feel so proud to share
about their valuable work within the vehicle of my book.
What
do you like to do when not writing?
I
am an avid reader. I always have several books on my bedside table. I
also host an online group called Awakening Women’s Community. We
work on the skill sets needed to effectively transform adverse life
circumstances into opportunities for empowerment together.
My
website is www.KristinvanTilburg.com.
I offer a free ebook called “5 Keys to Conscious Co-Creation.”
Conscious co-creation is the state of designing your life experiences
by choice. It is the hallmark of living an empowered life. I hope
your readers will stop by for a visit and pick up their free ebook!