Although I always loved reading and putting words on paper, I never thought about becoming a writer until I was twelve. Kimberly Willis Holt lovepaperputt Change image and share on social
When I begin to write a story, I usually know how things will end. It's the journey toward that point I must discover. The process is sometimes painful, but also exciting. Kimberly Willis Holt begindiscoverend Change image and share on social
I hope the wonder of what happens to my characters never goes away. That yearning keeps me writing. Kimberly Willis Holt characterhopewrite Change image and share on social
My biggest disappointment is that once I'm finished working on the characters, I really do expect to see them in the flesh one day. Kimberly Willis Holt bigcharacterday Change image and share on social
If you haven't taken a writing class, take a writing class. I took every class that was available in my area. I went to conferences inside and outside my area to network with people. That's how I got my agent. I found my agent through another agent who was at a conference. Kimberly Willis Holt agentareaclass share on social
Most of my story ideas come from my childhood. Sometimes they hatch from stories my parents told me, sometimes they come from experiences in my own life, and sometimes they are inspired by mere moments. Kimberly Willis Holt childhoodexperiencehatch share on social
My days are filled with writing, reading, and being a mom. Some days, I get to visit schools around the country and talk about what it's like to be a writer. I often feel like I'm pretending, because it's still hard for me to believe it when I see someone holding a book that I've written. Kimberly Willis Holt bookcountryday share on social
My favorite book is 'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It is multi-layered, and I see something new in it every time I read it. Kimberly Willis Holt bookfavoriteharper Change image and share on social
I was born in a hurricane in Pensacola, Florida... my dad was in the military, so we moved all over the place. But I consider myself a southerner from Louisiana. I've lived in Texas for most of my adult life. Kimberly Willis Holt adultbeardad share on social
I like the fact that I'm from the South and that I have this rich history behind me. I come from a family of storytellers. They can't just tell you how someone went to the store. They have to tell you who they saw, what they were wearing, what they said, what they had in their grocery cart. Kimberly Willis Holt cartfactfamily share on social