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Can you give us a brief overview of your latest book? Is it part of a series?
TIMELESS: Encore is the 8th book (And final book) in my Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance series, which follows the 4 men of LTZ and the strong, sassy women who bring them to their knees. The first four books are the base stories, and each couple gets an “Encore” which explores the theme, “happily ever after can mean so many things,” and is a full-length follow-up to the HEA.
TIMELESS: Encore wraps up the storylines from all the Encores and sets the stage for the next series I’m going to write.
Do you have a favorite character?
I love them all like children.
Have you ever had a minor character evolve into a major one? Did that change the direction of the novel at all?
No spoilers (I think) but I have a number of minor characters throughout my series who will either be starters for new series or standalone books. I have a list of about 20 books to write, so I better get started.
Did you try the traditional route to publishing, i.e. querying agents/publishers?
No, I always wanted to self-publish.
What factors influenced your decision to self-publish your book(s)?
I’ve been a media professional for years, and I knew that I’d be able to do the best job in pulling together my own team to create the worlds that inspired me to write.
If you used a graphic designer/publisher’s designer, how involved were you during the creative process for your cover?
My creative partner, Regina Wamba, is very well respected in the industry. I work with her closely on the direction of all of the art - from photos to covers to graphics. She’s amazing.
Do you belong to a critique group? Have they helped improve your writing?
Yes, I have an editing team and a beta reading team and are essential in helping me improve my writing.
Did you hire an editor to review your manuscript before publishing?
Yes, my editor Grace Bradley has been instrumental in helping me get to where I am today. She’s amazing and makes suggestions without interfering with the creative choices. She also knows how to nudge me into different levels of comfort.
What kinds of marketing [twitter, facebook, blog, forums] are you involved with for promoting your book(s)?
My favorite is TikTok, but I do everything. Here is a link to my Links to find me everywhere, including at a number of book signing events this year and into 2025! https://kaylenewinter.com/links/
Do you find it difficult to juggle your time between marketing your current book and writing your next book?
Marketing takes a lot more time than writing, actually. But, I try to make it just as creative as my process for immersing myself in the writing process.
Some fun facts about you, which do you prefer – dogs or cats? Chocolate or vanilla? Coffee or Tea? Talk or Text? Day or Night?
My siberian husky, Boudi is my sweet, precious pub. I love chocolate - and vanilla. I drink copious amounts of Iced tea. I prefer to text not talk. I love getting my day going early. Music is also a great passion for me, as I spent many years managing and promoting bands.
What’s next for you?
Next is a standalone book called “The Hate Date” - I’ll be sharing more details about it soon!
Timeless: Zane & Fiona
Kaylene Winter
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
TIMELESS:
A Steamy, Coming-of-Age, Friends-To-Lovers, Rockstar Romance
“I vowed nothing would keep us apart…”
Fiona Reynolds is my other half.
It’s been that way from the day I was born.
I’ve dedicated my life to keep my promise.
Fate just laughs in our face.
She’s always out of reach, this time for good.
I’ll do anything to prove she’s my destiny –
if only she’d trust me one more time.“After what I’ve done, how can I deserve him?”
Zane Rocks is my everything.
There’s no one I love or trust more than him.
It wasn’t his fault when he left me.
I always knew he’d find his way back.
Fear overwhelmed me, and I broke his heart.
Will the most celebrated musician on the planet,
really give me another chance?When a rash decision changes their lives forever, hope for their future is all but shattered.
Stakes are high.But Zane’s determined to prove a love this pure is TIMELESS.
TIMELESS ENCORE:
A steamy, childhood-friends-to-lovers romance between a sexy billionaire rockstar and his plus-size soulmate
“Restraint is not my strong suit.”
I’m finally reunited with the woman I’ve loved since birth.
Why do I feel so untethered?
Fiona’s living her dream and I’m doing my best to support her.
But, with so many dark secrets revealed, my very foundation is rocked to the core.
Will we ever outrun our past to have the life we deserve?“My lifelong dream blew up in spectacular fashion”
Zane and I overcame many obstacles to achieve our destiny.
We’re best friends and soulmates—with a love life other couples only dream of.
Anxiety and self-doubt still threaten my confidence.
When neither of us have reconciled our past,
Can we find the courage to embrace our future?Happily ever after can mean so many things.
Life happens.
Faith is tested.Will Zane and Fiona overcome decades of deception?
Is true love really TIMELESS?TIMELESS ENCORE is Book 8 in the Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance Series, and is the sequel to TIMELESS
It is strongly recommended you read Books 1-4 before reading any of the “ENCORE” sequels, otherwise you’ll be spoiled!
Author Bio:
When she was only 15, Kaylene Winter wrote her first rocker romance novel starring a fictionalized version of herself, her friends and their gorgeous rocker boyfriends. After living her own rockstar life as a band manager, music promoter and mover and shaker in Seattle during the early 1990’s, Kaylene became a digital media legal strategist helping bring movies, television and music online. Throughout her busy career, Kaylene lost herself in romance novels across all genres inspiring her to realize her life-long dream to be a published author. She lives in Seattle with her amazing husband and dog. She loves to travel, throw lavish dinner parties and support charitable causes supporting arts and animals.
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It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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