Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Sara Kate. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Sara, appreciate you joining us today. Do you manage your own social media?
As an indie author, I manage everything regarding my business, especially social media on my own. Instagram, Facebook, and tiktok are the top three sites to market my books and really, the only way I get sales besides public appearances (which are rare).
I chose to manage my own social media accounts because I can schedule my posts accordingly, and I prefer to work alone as opposed to with others or in a team if the situation allows it.
If you are interested in becoming an indie author, be patient and engage with other writers/readers in your genre because it truly pays off in the long run.
Sara, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Before I became a thriller author, I worked as a bikini and print model. In 2020, I decided to shift careers from modeling to writing because I realized it was better for my mental health and well-being.
In my childhood years, I found My love for reading and dreamed of being a writer one day.
Fast forward to the year 2020, when I published my first book. Four years later, I am in the process of releasing my fifth thriller/mystery.
Each of my books can be read as standalones and feature relentless main characters, sleuthing, fast-paced vibes, relatable characters, and thrilling situations that nobody would ever truly want to be in such as a kidnapping or being stalked by a serial killer.
My books are titled, ZOEY’S MEMORY, EVERYTHING LED ME TO YOU, HE THOUGHT I WAS HIS, and The WOMAN I BEFRIENDED. Each book can be found on my website, Amazon, and in select store retailers such as Barnes & Noble and Walmart.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
Before I became a thriller author, I modeled for five years. When the pandemic hit, I shifted careers to writing because writing became something I could control and do in a nonstressful environment. During that time, my mental health was dwindling. So, I took my thoughts and brought them to life on paper which ended up turning into my first fictional mystery book, titled– Zoey’s Memory.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding aspect about being an author is hearing a reader call you “one of their favorite authors”.
4 and 5-star book reviews are always great to read, but hearing that phrase about being someone’s favorite writer is truly the most rewarding thing of all.
To hear readers connect and immerse themselves with my words especially makes me appreciative of what I do.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://sarakateauthor.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarakateauthor/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarakateauthor
- Other: AMAZON (where all my books can be found)- https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sara-Kate/author/B08K8FVX86?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true GOODREADS (social media for readers & writers) – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20783123.Sara_Kate