Author Spotlight: Kristen Portillo

1. What is your name?

Kristen Portillo

2. Where are you from?

Originally, I am from Southern California, but have lived in the Pacific Northwest (Washington) for too long - I mean 12 years.

3. What do you do creatively?

I write books, of course!

4. What is the first thing you ever remember creating?

I used to write ‘romance novels’ or ‘mystery novels’ when I was about seven on my grandparents typewriter and later on their big clunky Mac desktop. The girl protagonists were always just like me, and the boys (surely the antagonists if there were any) got chased and kissed a lot. Oh, the simple mind of a seven year old.

5. What are your inspirations?

I am inspired by anything that makes me feel. Books, songs, movies, life events; if it makes me angry or cry or hurt or rejoice, it inspires me. Currently, to write my second novel, I am inspired by Spanish guitar, Kizomba dance moves, and Spanish culture.  

6. Where can we find your work online?

My first book in The Shield Series titled EVANESCENT can be found at:

Amazon

For Nook or hard copy

Nook

Hard copy

Barnes and Noble
For e-readers or hard copy

E-reader

Hard copy

Smashwords

Only available for e-readers

E-reader

Createspace

For hard copy only

Hard copy

iBooks

Only available for e-readers

7. What can we expect from you in the future?

My second book in The Shield Series titled CASTILLO will be released winter of 2018

8. What is something people should know about you?

I want to be a vampire when I grow up …

9. Anything you'd like to add?

My books are caffeine driven … that is all.


Greg's note: Kristen is a lovely woman and a harsh critic. She's a special, gorgeous woman with a sharp mind and wit. I could gush for days about Kristen but maybe you should check out what she's written and figure that out for yourself.