Her first books were historical romances she’s written over 40 in total. She started going to conferences with him, which pointed her in the right direction. Martin, author of western, non-fiction, and suspense novels). Martin got started because her husband wrote and published a book (Her husband is L.J. Might as well get it done sooner rather than later.”

“When I started, traditional publishing was the only way to go, and it was always clear to me that I had to make a living.” And she always hands in her manuscripts on time. When the 500 page draft is complete, she lets it rest for two weeks, then goes over it again, but it’s ready to be turned in when she finishes the draft.Īnd she’s been doing this since the late 1980s.įirst of all, she knows and delivers what and when her editors expect.

Yes, she rewrites, but she rewrites as she goes along, rewriting what she wrote the day before, then starting the new words. Most writers do a few drafts, but Martin only does one. She writes 5-6 hours a day, 100 pages a month, two books a year. Most writers start with the writing first, but Martin only digs in after she’s had her coffee, watched the news, checked her email, and caught up with her readers on social media. Kat Martin doesn’t follow any of the rules. Kat Martin is the New York Times bestselling author of over 70 novels that have been translated into over 20 languages.Īfter reading her latest novel, INTO THE FURY, the start of a new romantic suspense series, I spent an hour interviewing her, trying to figure out her methods for success.

Into the Fury by Kat Martin