Tuesday, August 4, 2015

The Ears Have It! K.T. Hanna Talks Sensory Details & Her New Novel

CHAMELEON Domino Project Front with Text 2
"Wow! A fast-paced, science fiction delight with fabulous action, a seamless world, and the most unique characters I've read in a long time." Elana Johnson, Author of the Possession Series.
 
What I learned writing Chameleon:
Sensory descriptions and fleshing out the world.
I think one of the great things I learned was overcoming my writing weaknesses. Now, I’m not saying I don’t have them anymore, because we all know that would be a lie. But – I do know what my weaknesses are.
One of the main ones is sensory description. I love science-fiction. And whether it’s contemporary based, futuristic, or off world – there is always a world to build. The thing is, there’s more than just sight. There’s all the other senses – feel, taste, touch, and smell.
Unless you round it out, your reader won’t experience it like a movie in their head. I’m very fortunate to have a CP who points out specific areas of weakness in my worldbuilding. Sometimes, even when I think I’ve done it well, I go back and realize it needs more oomph.
Utilizing all the senses in building your world really fleshes it out. I wish it was something I could do off the bat, but it takes me several edits to get it to where I’m happy. And even now, I’m sure when I read Chameleon again, I’ll find places to add more. Always the way, right?
 
The Blurb:
When Sai's newly awoken psionic powers accidentally destroy her apartment complex, she’s thrown into an intensive training program. Her only options are pass or die. 
Surviving means proving her continued existence isn't a mistake--a task her new mentor, Bastian, takes personally. Her abilities place her in the GNW Enforcer division, and partners her with Domino 12, who is eerily human for an alien-parasite psionic hybrid. 
After eliminating an Exiled scientist, she discovers nothing is what it seems. With each mission more perilous, Sai must figure out who to trust before her next assignment becomes her last.
Available at:

Amazon | Kobo | iBooks | IndieBound

If you'd like a signed physical copy, Watermark Books has them in stock.

CELEBRATION!
We're having a blog hop, and an e-card & mega swag Rafflecopter giveaway!
The blog hop stops are noted below. Each day has a different theme and you can find out about the process, the idea, and the evolution of Chameleon, and even a bit about K.T. by visiting each blog, when their posts go live.
4-Aug 5-Aug 6-Aug 7-Aug 10-Aug
Fun facts about the book What I learned writing Chameleon Author Interviews The world of Chameleon The Evolution of Chameleon
Manuel Soto Marlo Berliner Leatrice McKinney Rebecca Enzor Patricia Lynne
J Elizabeth Hill Stacey Trombley Dawn Allen Sharon Johnston Bex Montgomery
E.L. Wicker JC Davis Suzanne van Rooyen Mandy Baxter Madelyn Dyer
Jessie Mullins Andrew Patterson Heather Rebel Jessica Therrien Carissa Taylor
Emma Adams Lady Jai Elyana Noreme Kendra Young

I’m giving away e-cards of your choice from B&N, iTunes, & Amazon – one to the value of $25, and three to the value of $10! Each prize includes a swag pack of a magnet, sticker, bookmark, postcard, and mousepad!
Just follow the options listed on the giveaway and you'll be entered!

full swag pack

About the Author

Me Squared

KT Hanna has a love for words so extreme, a single word can spark entire worlds.
Born in Australia, she met her husband in a computer game, moved to the U.S.A. and went into culture shock. Bonus? Not as many creatures specifically out to kill you.
When she's not writing, she freelance edits for Chimera Editing, interns for a NYC Agency, and chases her daughter, husband, corgis, and cat. No, she doesn't sleep. She is entirely powered by the number 2, caffeine, and beef jerky.
Note: Still searching for her Tardis
MUG

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