Kaylin McFarren is an author who minored in English in college and has led PR/marketing efforts for companies. She resides in Oregon and has been writing her whole life. Her latest book, Buried Threads, is erotic romantic suspense set in Japan involving lost treasure and dual love stories. Her inspiration was a Buddhist monk with gift of prophecy. She has a writing schedule but also writes late at night if inspired. She defines success as receiving fan mail appreciating her work. Her websites where readers can find more about her work are listed.

1. Interview with Kaylin McFarren, Author of
'Buried Threads'
By Mayra Calvani, BLOGCRITICS.ORG
Published 10:00 pm, Monday, October 21, 2013
Linda Yoshida, writing as Kaylin McFarren, minored in English
in college and for the past twenty years has led PR/marketing
efforts for several companies within her family's international
conglomerate. She is a wife and mother of three, and resides in
Troutdale, Oregon. In addition to serving on numerous boards
and overseeing her non-profit foundation, she actively works
with multi-published critique partners and is a member of
several writers' organizations, including Willamette Writers,
Rose City RWA, and Romance Writers of America.
Her début novel garnered numerous awards and received
recognition as a Golden Heart® Finalist. The first book in her
Threads series received national media attention, literary awards
and rave reviews and has readers anxiously waiting for the
next installment.
Congratulations on the release of your latest book,
Buried Threads. When did you start writing and
what got you into erotic romantic suspense?

2. I've been writing my whole life or for as long as I can remember.
I started out with poems and short stories and decided to tackle
novels six years ago while experiencing empty nest syndrome
and trying to reclaim my identity. After reading extensively, I
came out with my first book - inspirational women's fiction with
romantic elements. My second book was romantic suspense
designed for a mature audience. So it seemed natural to evolve
into the erotic suspense genre since my latest story takes place in
the Gion district in Japan and involves duo love stories and lost
sought-after treasure.
Did you have a mentor who encouraged you?
I had a very special English teacher in the 6th grade that
encouraged me to write as much as possible, but I would have to
say my mentor became my oldest daughter, Kristina McMorris,
who is an accomplished author, great sounding board and
tremendous supporter.
Did you have any struggles or difficulties when you
started writing?
I knew I had stories to tell but wasn't sure how to go about doing

3. so in a seamless, structured and formatted way, which is why
workshops, writing classes and critique groups were essential.
Then it became a matter of forcing myself to set aside hours in
the day to maintain a strict writing schedule while allowing
myself time to read. With traveling and an extremely busy
lifestyle, this isn't always an easy task. But as my family could tell
you, I'm determined to make it work.
What was your inspiration for Buried Threads?
A remarkable Buddhist monk who truly has the gift of prophecy
and insight into past lives was my inspiration and became a key
component in my story. This gentleman also travels the world
using his God-given talent to direct lost souls to heaven, which
fascinates me.
What do you tell your muse when she refuses to
collaborate?
Wake up, stay focused and get that last word on the page. A glass
of celebratory wine will be your well-earned reward.
Many writers experience a vague anxiety before they
sit down to right. Can you relate to this?
I can totally relate to this but overcome it once the first page is
completed. As soon as I know the direction my story is taking,
which is thought out and mentally plotted, then I turn my energy
into writing.
Do you have a writing schedule? Are you
disciplined?
My schedule ranges between noon and 4pm, Monday through
Friday. But if I'm on a roll, it can continue until 2 in the morning.
How do you celebrate the completion of a novel?
I open a small box of turtle chocolates and a bottle of my favorite
Merlot and indulge myself while reading over the
final paragraph.
How do you define success?

4. Personally, I think writers struggle to define success because
there's always another hill to climb, another obstacle to
overcome. The first time I ever experienced a taste of real success
was when I received my first piece of fan mail. The note was kind
and generous with compliments, but it was also the first time I
ever felt appreciated for something I wrote (other than the
Mother's Day poem my Mom loved when I was twelve). That was
a great feeling and one that gave me a sense of what true success
means to a writer.
What do you love most about the writer's life?
I would have to say the positive responses, reviews and the
national literary awards I've received, which helps validate my
ability and encourages me to write more.
Do you have a website or blog where readers can
find out more about and your work?
www.kaylinmfarren.com and http://kaylinsblog.com
Where is your book available?
On October 30th, Buried Threads it will be available at
Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Powell's Book Store, Creative
Edge Publishing LLC and my website.
Anything else you'd like to tell my readers?
Be sure to pick up a copy of Severed Threads and Buried
Threads; watch for the last installment in the Threads series
next spring; and thank you from the bottom of my heart for all
your support.