Today I have a treat for you. Author Kersten Kelly is joining us to talk about her book, Economics: A Simple Twist on Normalcy, and answering a few questions for us.
First let's learn about the book.
The
book is a unique compilation of examples of pop culture, history,
social media, business, sports, and education all explained through
an economic lens. It uses current market trends and examples that can
be applicable and enjoyable for anyone. It is written in a narrative
non-fiction format so it flows easily and does not read similarly to
a textbook. Economics is part of daily life, and this book challenges
readers to question how and why people make decisions by adding a
simple twist on normalcy.
Who
or what inspires your writing?
I
am inspired everyday by the people around me. It seems like I learn
so much each day, and I try to apply those things to my written work.
It is absolutely critical to continue to think outside the box and
analyze daily activities through a different lens. This is how I am
inspired.
When
did you know you would be a writer?
I
love economics, and I majored in it during my undergraduate work at
Indiana University. As a student, many of the examples in my
textbooks were irrelevant and made the subject one that many students
did not enjoy. I wanted to change the negative connotations
associated with the topic. I wanted to make it something that people
understood and relished learning about.
How
long did it take you to write your first novel?
It
took me 6 months to write my first novel.
What
is the hardest part of writing for you?
The
hardest part of writing is organizing my thought process in a
comprehensive manner so that other people can understand my message.
There is usually so much that I want to say, and it is difficult for
me to actually focus on how to map out the format of the book. Even
though something makes sense to me, it might not make sense to my
readers. It is always difficult to make sure it does.
Do
you have any writing rituals?
The
only writing ritual (or rule) that I apply is that if I have
something else on my mind or another thing to do, I stop writing. I
always try to be inspired and willing to write. If I force myself to
do so, my writing style and ability is definitely suppressed.
Have
you written anything else?
I
have not written anything else that has been this extensive or
published. I have written a lot of journals and memoir-type works,
but I have never shared them publicly.
Any
advice to aspiring writers?
1.
Edit, edit, and edit again.
2.
Interview a published author and pick their brain.
3.
Never give up.
Who
are your favorite Authors?
Some
of my favorite authors are James Frey and Steven Levitt.
What
are your favorite books, or which book has impacted you the most?
My
favorite book is Freakonomics. I really like the way the book is
written and the extensive research that went into the creation of the
book. The authors really choose great topics to discuss that most
people would not consider or think about if they were not analyzed in
the book.
What
are you currently reading?
I
just finished The Hunger Games trilogy. It was absolutely fantastic.
I usually don’t read that genre of books, but they came highly
recommended from my sister. Since I trust her judgment on literary
works, I was glad that she encouraged me to read them.
How
do readers find out more about you?
Book Website
Twitter:
@KerstenLKelly
BIO:
Kersten L. Kelly is a self-published
author of narrative non-fiction and semi-fiction books. She grew up
in Munster, Indiana, and currently works in a sales role based out of
Chicago, Illinois. She started writing at an early age and graduated
from Indiana University with a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
and Communication & Culture. She then went on to earn a Master’s
in Business Administration from the Kelley School of Business at
Indiana University. She has a passion for learning, teaching, and
writing as well as international travel in her spare time. This book
is her first piece of published work.
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