Please welcome author Katie Baldwin to The Clog Blog! Katie, can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?I’m a full-time researcher for advancement at The University of Virginia. I lived all over the world as a child. My dad (now retired) was in the foreign service. We lived in Brazil, Ecuador, The Philippines, and The Dominican Republic. Although I’m rusty, I can speak Spanish and understand Portuguese pretty well.
How do you make time to write?
I learned from another author to AT LEAST write 500 words a day. I keep to that rule. Some days it’s very hard and then other days I exceed it by many many words. But the habit of writing every day is essential to my writing.
Do you believe in writer’s block?
Yes. I do write despite a block. And I find that if I skip the scene that is causing the writer’s block I can move forward. Often I learn that it’s my gut instinct saying “this scene will not work.” And I’m able to change what I need later on to make the storyline work out for me.
Tell us a bit about the genre you write and why you love it.
I write contemporary – Rockstar Romances and Paranormal romances.
How are you publishing your recent book and why? 
Indie. I did work with a small press, but my need for control forced me to take over everything 🙂
Are you an Introvert or an Extrovert? How does this affect your work?
Introvert. I think it’s easier to be a writer and an introvert. Because the need to spend time with other people would take away writing time.
What is your favorite motivational phrase?
“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” ~Louis L’ Amour
What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Read and then write what you love.
Where can readers find you on the World Wide Web?
Do you have an excerpt you’d like to share with us?
Go here: https://authorkatiebaldwin.com/bonus-content/ to read an excerpt from “Metalsome Hearts”
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