Novelist Deonna Kay joins me today to chat about her new women’s fiction with domestic suspense, The Measure of Enough.
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Bio:
Deonna Kay is a native Texan. She is the proud mom of a young adult daughter, an over-sized dog, and the fuzziest cat you’ve ever seen. Her passion for writing began as a child and has carried over into her adult life. She tutors youth in writing and works as a contract reader and editor, providing feedback to other budding writers. She is also a business owner in the world of finance and loves to travel, particularly to Disney World. The Measure of Enough is her debut, and she’s excited to share it with the world.
Welcome, Deonna. Please tell us about your current release.
What inspired you to write this book? The Measure of Enough, although a work of fiction, was inspired by events experienced by many close to me. I’ve seen friends and family members go through the horrors of domestic violence and seen the toll it has taken on them, both personally and socially. Growing up in a relatively small Texas town, I know rumors spread fast, just like they did for Kacee and her mother. I saw the opportunity to tell a story and use it as cautionary tale all wrapped into one.
Excerpt from The Measure of Enough:
Aunt Jackie rolled her eyes in mock annoyance, but it was clear she enjoyed his company. “You got it!” she said, matching his twinkle with hers. I heard the front door close, and it was just the two of us girls again. An old familiar feeling cast over me.
I followed her round figure to the back bedroom, admiring her thick curly hair as it swooshed from side to side, falling over the side of the wide neck of her housecoat.
She stepped aside at the threshold, and I stopped abruptly as I saw inside the room that had always been mine when I came to visit. She’d tidied up and put fresh linens on the bed, and sitting square in the middle was Bob the Unicorn, my prized possession and childhood confidante. The scene before me took me right back to my teenage years on a weekend getaway to her house. Time spent at Aunt Jackie’s meant following none of Mom’s rules and all of Jackie’s (which involved a lot of late, giggly nights and equal amounts of ice cream). Our days together stretched in sticky taffy ropes of brownies for breakfast and entire fall afternoons spent painting and napping, junk shopping and then creating the most fantastic art pieces out of that junk—just because.
What exciting project are you working on next?
I’ve just completed the first draft of my next novel. It carries a bit more psychological suspense than The Measure of Enough, but is still set in one of those small Texas towns.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I’ve considered myself a writer from the time I was in middle school. It has been my passion and something I excelled at. I may not do it as a full-time job, but I embrace the profession whole-heartedly.
Do you write full-time? If so, what is your workday like? If not, what do you do other than write and how do you find time to write?
I’m a business owner, and so juggling writing and owning my own business is a little bit tricky. However, I tend to write best early in the morning. I get up around 4:30 and write until around 6 each morning. That works best for me. I often edit in the evenings, unless it’s my busy season. If it’s that time of year, that’s relegated to the weekends.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I do my best writing with my kitty snuggled up beside me. Somehow, he inspires creativity.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An author.
Anything additional you want to share with the readers?
Thank you for spending time with me today and for taking time to consider The Measure of Enough. I hope you enjoy!
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Thank you so much for featuring THE MEASURE OF ENOUGH.
Thank you for having me!