Beautiful Façade is about a young woman who strives to overcome a painful event by creating the perception of a perfect life. However, when she reconnects with the boy, now man, who helped her endure her past, everything she has built for herself comes under threat. This book is a raw and emotive love story, combining current social issues with young Australian culture and lifestyle.
What factors influenced your decision to self-publish your book(s)?
Creative control. I love that I had a say in every aspect of this book, right down to the paper's colour.
I was in two minds about whether to try my hand at being traditionally published or to self-publish. Then COVID hit. With everyone stuck at home, I decided I wanted to get my book out faster. It turns out that there is a lot to learn about self-publishing, so it didn’t come together as fast as I imagined!
If you used a graphic designer/publisher's designer, how involved were you during the creative process for your cover?
I used 99 designs and ran a competition for my cover. I gave the designers a brief to follow and provided feedback; I had over a hundred designs to consider. Eventually, Bia Andrade won the contest, and we continued to tweak the cover until I was happy. Shout out to Bia, who was very patient with me.
What is your writing process? Do you listen to music or do you like silence?
I wake up very early in the morning before the rest of my family. I need silence and coffee.
Do you outline your story or just go where your muse takes you?
I do both. I jot down ideas and a basic storyline. However, once I get into the writing flow, the story starts to write itself.
What have you've learned during your self-publishing journey?
I've learned that creating a print book in Australia is a lot of work. However, I'm glad that I still have two versions of Beautiful Façade to offer people. I'm absolutely in love with how the print book turned out—the quality and presentation far out way my expectations.
Besides Amazon, are there any other sites where your books are for sale?
The eBook is only available through Amazon at present, but my print book is everywhere, including;
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Do you find it difficult to juggle your time between marketing your current book and writing your next book?
Very difficult. I only get an hour or two each day to work on my book, and lately, all that time has gone into prepping for the release of Beautiful Façade. I'm hoping that this year, with my son starting school five days a week and my daughter having an extensive day nap, that I might be able to divide my time better.
Besides writing, do you have any other passions?
I have so many passions. I love playing with my kids and going on family adventures. I love going to the gym, walking, swimming, and hiking. I enjoy reading and learning new things; I usually have a short course on the go. I love food, wine, beer, and coffee – and going to festivals that embrace these things. I also love music and watching live music.
Some fun facts about you, which do you prefer – dogs or cats? Chocolate or vanilla? Coffee or Tea? Talk or Text? Day or Night?
Dogs all the way. Chocolate. COFFEE… I'm not sure how people function without it? Text, who has time to spend time talking on the phone?? I prefer to speak to my people in the flesh. I'm a day person unless you count getting up so early that it's still dark.
Beautiful Facade
Kathryn S Rose
Publication date: February 2nd 2021
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
On the day that 16-year-old Winter Starling had her life and dreams shattered by a sexual assault, she meets Kai, a boy from her high school obsessed with music. They develop a deep friendship, which comes to an abrupt end when Kai unexpectedly has to leave. Winter has no idea why he went or any way to contact him.
Ten years pass, and Winter has constructed a new reality for herself. Now living in Melbourne, she has a successful career in advertising and is engaged to Liam King, a star player in Australian Rules Football. Winter has a perfect life.During a night out, Winter runs into Kai, now the lead singer of ‘The Stonevilles.’ Winter and Kai rekindle their friendship, and to everyone around them, their attraction is evident. With Kai back in her life, Winter’s past threatens to ruin her relationship with Liam and everything she has worked to achieve. But can she risk losing Kai a second time?
Emotional and edgy, Beautiful Facade is about love, loss, healing, self-discovery, and the messy battle between one’s head and one’s heart.
Author Bio:
Kathryn S Rose is a mum, wife, reader, writer, traveller, and food enthusiast. Writing a book was always on her bucket list, and finally, with Beautiful Facade, it has come into fruition.
Kathryn is interested in the study of human behaviour and obtained a Bachelor of Social Science, with a focus on Community studies and Welfare Work.
Since completing her studies, she has worked in several jobs, which have enhanced her understanding of social issues, human development, relationships, and lifestyle. Some of these insights are reflected in her writing and give her inspiration.
Besides books, Kathryn has many other loves. She enjoys listening to live music, relaxing at the beach, embarking on random hiking adventures, and indulging in too much food and wine with family and friends.
When Kathryn and her family aren’t traipsing around the world, they can be found residing in Perth, Western Australia.
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