Featured Interview With Karen and Kathy Sills
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
First of all you are not seeing double, we are twin sisters. Our names are Kathy and Karen Sills. We live in Harrisville Mississippi, but was born in Holland Michigan. We have a beautiful dog named Molly, and she keeps us busy. We still live at home with our wonderful Mother, Sue. We have an awesome bother that lives in North Carolina.
Kathy and I love to write children’s books, but we are working on a novel as well. Cooking is another passion we share. We love to create our own recipes and try them out on family. One day we hope to own our own bakery or food truck. Our lives are always filled with writing, it may be recipes or stories, but one thing for sure is our imaginations never stop. We are always thinking of something to write about.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I think we started reading a lot in our early teens. We loved to read Sweet Valley High books.
We always made up stories when we were in elementary school, but in high school we got more serious.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Karen: I love VC Andrews, Debbie Macomber and Emily March. My favorite genre is romance, suspense. I do love the children’s book Good Night Moon.
Kathy: I love books by Debbie Maycomber, Lisa Jackson and Fern Michaels. My favorite genre is mystery, suspense and romance.
We always say we inspire each other, and we both work with children which is very helpful since we write children’s books.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Our latest book is Wiggle Worm’s Shape Adventure. Wiggle Worm is a very insecure worm. He has to find six shapes for school. Wiggle Worm doesn’t know where to start looking until his friends come to the rescue. Black Crow is a warm hearted feathered friend, and loves to help out. Tiny Ant may be little in size, but has a big heart when it comes to helping his friends. Flounder Fish is an energetic friend and is always excited to lend a helping fin. Chester Squirrel is very talkative, but when a friend is in need of help he has good listening ears. Shaggy Dog is laid back, but is always willing to share with his friends. Wiggle Worm’s Mommy is the one who is always there to cuddle him and to cheer him on.
Since we work on writing projects together, Karen wrote the first half and Kathy wrote the last half. It took us about two days and some editing time to finish the book. We needed a story for our kindergarten classes on shapes that’s how Wiggle Worm’s Shape Adventure was born. It can be bought on amazon.com.
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