I write uplifting love stories filled with friendship, family, and community set here, there, and everywhere, as love happens anywhere and under all sorts of circumstances. But whatever challenges my characters face along the way, there is always a happily ever after.
I was born and raised in the East End of London, in other words, weaned on pie mash. NB. It’s eaten with a fork and spoon. Hey, we like to be different. It’s neither here nor there to me anymore, as I’m now a veggie.
I have self-published books and also have a series published with Choc Lit/Joffe Books, and I’m a full-time writer.
I love anything quaint and rural, nature trails and seaside towns. I love the feeling of open spaces, and I find castles and cottages quite charming. I also gravitate towards anything considered weird. I blame my dad. His bedtime stories were all a bit Tales of the Unexpected, and when he drew pictures for me, they would be of graves. I still doodle graveyards to this day. I think Dad might have been a druid in a previous life. He loves a good story and sees magic everywhere. His mum was psychic. This may explain a few things. My mum, on the other hand, prefers the more logical outlook on life. If she can’t see it, she won’t believe it. My parents are cornflakes and milk. Very different, but work well together.
I’ve always been a reader and made good use of my local library when I was a child. Even in school, English was my favourite lesson, closely followed by drama class. I was even in the school plays. I guess I’ve always loved the world of stories. I’ve been a hobby writer since I can remember, and a few years back I decided to self-publish. When I’m not writing, I’m mostly reading. I exercise every day as well, usually yoga or walking. I have many crystals and candles, and I love the moon and the stars.
I absolutely love my job, and I thank myself every day for the changes I made in my life to be where I’m at today. I’m a huge fan of positive thinking, and I honestly believe we can achieve so much if we just believe in ourselves a little more.
My favourite thing to write about is love. The world needs more of the stuff. Plus, there is something immensely comforting in feeling all warm and fuzzy, and love tends to do that to you. So, you can say what you like about romance. It sparks joy for many, except for Heathcliff. It kind of drove him insane. The dark side to love is people, not love itself. Yes, I know he wasn’t real, but there are many like him. Lost wanderers, forever seeking their soulmate in all the wrong places, then feeling baffled as to why they are living in such a state of misery. Your soulmate exists. Believe in this. Throw your energy out to the universe to attract The One. Okay, maybe that’s not for everyone. You could try speed-dating down your local boozer.
There’s not much else to say except, my favourite song is ‘The House of the Rising Sun’, I can understand the Clangers, and Die Hard is not just for Christmas, it’s for life.
K.T. DADY 