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URL:
www.annekrist.com
Contact: anne@annekrist.com
ABOUT ANNE
As Anne Krist, I have an advantage in that
my alter-ego, Dee S. Knight, has had lots of adventures. So,
though I’m super nice and tremendously sweet, I’m gonna
steal all her info.
I’ve lived a wild and crazy life, but I blame it all on
my husband, Jack. We met when I was thirteen, students in an
Algebra I class. I didn’t think much about him except that
he was nice. The next year he went away to school, but the
year after that we happened to meet again, over Christmas
vacation. He took me home for dinner, and when he went back
to school a couple of weeks later we agreed that we’d get
married “someday.” That was over thirty-five years ago, and
we haven’t looked back.
Jack and I didn’t settle down into a boring married
life. In fact, settled doesn’t describe us at all. I’ve
worked as a clerk, gift wrapper, computer consultant,
librarian, housemother for a cottage of teenage boys,
teacher, technical writer, adult educator, truck driver, and
some six years ago (ta-da!), author. It’s all been a blast,
but I like to think the best is yet to come.
Writing is such fun—a great outlet for creativity but
also for aggression. If I run across a woman who gives me a
hard time, I just make her a character and kill her off. If
a guy ticks me off, I make him a secondary character, set
him up with a really sexy partner and then make him
impotent. Heeheehee.
Of course, it works the other way, too. I can base
heroes and heroines on friends. But somehow, it’s not quite
as much fun as flipping a virtual (literary) bird at people
who irritate. Not that I inspire much irritation. *batting
eyes*
Whether it’s writing a quick short story, a novella or
full-length novel, erotic romance or non-erotica, creating
stories for people to enjoy has been the biggest thrill of
my various professions. Jack is my biggest fan (and even
writes with me now and then), making authoring a family
affair. I can’t think of anything better!
INTERVIEW
Q: What made you start writing?
A: A while back, Jack suggested I write the book I’d mentioned
to him several times over the years. I thought, “Why not?” and
sat down to work. A month later I had a 95,000 word book. That’s
when I found out he was just trying to find a way to keep me out
of the mall.
Q: What do you read?
A: I love thrillers and courtroom drama as well as romance. Love
Nelson DeMille, Susanne Brockmann, Tami Hoag. I also read
everything Jasmine Haynes writes. But I don’t always buy based
on author—I’ll pick up anything with a good cover and buy most
anything with a good blurb. I’m so darn easy, lol. If you went
through my house, you’d find more cookbooks than anything else.
Q: Do you plan your books or just write?
A: Usually I just write, but I’m trying to be more organized in
my writing, so I use bits and pieces of various planning
techniques now. I use some of The Plot Doctor’s process, some of
the grid from Story Magic, and a couple of things I designed
myself. I used to be a pantser. Things went a lot faster back
then, lol.
Q: Do your characters dictate how you write them? Do they
lead you through the story?
A: No. Characters are made to be ruled. I crack the whip and
they fall into line or else I write them out.
Q: Who inspired you to write?
A: Jack first, by suggesting I do it and then by supporting me
for years while I got started in the career. But I’ve always had
great supporters in life, starting with my mom. My in-laws were
wonderful to me and encouraged me to fly. I’ve been blessed by
being surrounded with caring people.
Q: Which do you like writing better, heroes or heroines?
A: Heroes. For some reason, I enjoy writing men. Maybe because
I’ve always enjoyed being around men more than women. Boys
always talked about more interesting things than girls. Barber
shops are sooo much more fun than beauty salons!
Q: Do you have children?
A: No, which turns out to be a good thing since neither Jack nor
I ever grew up ourselves.
Q: What’s your favorite: book, TV show and song?
A: Dr. Zhivago. I saw the movie my sophomore year of high school
and fell in love with the emotion and angst and breadth of the
story. I immediately read the book and fell in love with it all
over again. Pasternak was a genius! I don’t normally read books
more than once. Among the few I have read over, are the first
three Diana Galbadon Outlander books, Silken Threads (Patricia
Ryan) and The Demon’s Daughter (Emma Holly) more than once—that’s
my criteria for a great book.
I’m relatively easy to please when it comes to fluff
entertainment. I really like “The Closer.” But my very favorite
show is “Law and Order.” I like that the show focuses on the
crime and how to get the bad guy behind bars. There’s not any
falling in lust with every woman the detectives meet or any
other distracting stuff. It’s just great writing.
Hands down, Moon River is my favorite song. Ever since I first
heard it I’ve loved it, and as it worked out, it fits Jack and
me and our life together perfectly.
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REVIEWS
for Burning Bridges
 Recommended
Read: 5 Pixies
"Anne Krist delivers a
strong and poignant love story with Burning Bridges.
Young lovers separated by family and war makes for a deeply
touching tale. The history and scenes into the lover’s past
helps create a vivid and relatable relationship. Burning
Bridges unfolds nicely and allows readers to be entranced in
the story. I enjoyed the author's ability to let things happen
naturally without anything feeling forced. Every character has
their own battles and they all fumble through life
realistically. Each character brings a little to the table and
keeps the cast feeling vibrant and full. Word choice rounded out
the book. The writer has a flow to her writing that kept me
interested until the end. Displaying unwavering talent when
dealing with delicate situations, Anne Krist's Burning
Bridges stayed with me long after I finished."
—Twila King, Dark Angel Reviews
5 Stars:
"Rarely does a story
come along which touches one in countless ways from every
affecting scene, yet this writer does so with her first release.
The name of Anne Krist will become recognized as an author who
conveys genuine and heightened feelings between her memorable
characters.
The exceptional storytelling ability of Anne Krist
shines throughout this compelling story from start to finish.
Beautifully written and particularly heartwarming, this is
romance at its finest. With a marvelous cast of characters and
an original plot, Burning Bridges will grab readers and pull
them into the imaginative and noteworthy storyline. A connection
is formed almost immediately as each dynamic character is
introduced, and all aspects of their lives become more important
as each new detail is revealed. There are joyous times
intermingled with the more poignant moments, and every single
situation is shown with heartfelt realism. Although the book is
packed with circumstances where emotions are at the forefront,
there is never a time when a set of events did not add immensely
to the story. With the myriad of sentiments between the
convincingly portrayed characters, I found these spirited
individuals quickly working their way into my own heart as their
happiness or anguish also affected me. With having grown up
during the time of the Vietnam War, this story was especially
moving to me as I remember this being a stressful time in U.S.
history. Whether this gifted author is writing a tender romance
as Anne Krist or a more sensuously steamy tale as Dee S. Knight,
the story will be totally rewarding. I look forward to many more
books from “both” of these authors. With surprising twists and
believable interplay between characters, Burning Bridges is an
unforgettable love story filled with passionate desires and
potent emotions."
—Amelia Richard, Ecataromance
5 Hearts:
"Anne Krist has
certainly made a name for herself with this phenomenal first
novel. While her counterpart is well known for her amazing
erotic stories, Ms. Krist will quickly become a favorite author
for the reader who prefers a lighter storyline. Although I used
the term lighter, I did not mean to infer this would be a less
significant work. To the contrary, I foresee this book quickly
becoming a number one blockbuster.
This author has created fabulous main characters as
well as the supporting cast members. This poignant story has a
unique plot which is unequaled. When Sara found out how her
parents had fabricated a lie to keep her from Paul, she faced,
seemingly insurmountable difficulties dealing with her mother.
The myriad of emotions and baggage faced by these two—and later
Paul also—showed depth and dimensions rarely explored in
characters.
As I continued to read, I shed some tears, laughed
some, and definitely did not want the story to end. It is a
magnificent study in the resilience of the human spirit and the
power of love. I cannot possibly recommend this book highly
enough. It’s extraordinary."
—Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio
5 Stars:
"Burning Bridges is a
yummy romance. Anne Krist has a talent for conveying great
emotion. Keep a box of tissues close at hand when you read
Burning Bridges. I was wiping tears throughout the book. The
plot quickly captured my interest, and I felt I was part of the
drama. The tension between Paul and Sara (both are stubborn and
hardheaded) left me tingling. The love they shared was obvious.
I did not want this story to end. Fans of romance should place
Burning Bridges at the top of this summer’s reading
list."
—Anne Boling, Review Your Book
5 Cups:
"Ms. Krist has a
heart-warming, emotional story on her hands. I fell in love with
Sara and Paul’s story from the beginning. There is so much
heartbreak in the story I had to find out if things could be
resolved in the end. Love does transcend time no matter how long
it may be dormant. There are a lot of obstacles for these
characters to overcome and my heart took the ride with them.
Just the simple fact that there is more than just Sara and Paul
affected in this story made me keep turning pages. This is one I
highly recommend!"
—Krista, Coffee Time Romance
"Burning Bridges is a
story that I feel many people would enjoy. I laughed and cried
throughout this entertaining novel. The message in this novel is
universal and could be any parent trying to ensure that their
children receive the best in life. It was very easy to relate to
the characters in this wonderfully written story. I was very
taken with the characters; I felt the sorrow and anger of each
one. This story flowed relatively well and it could be the life
of anyone walking past you on the street. The dialogue was
realistic and the storyline was well developed, consistent, and
resolved at the end."
—Breia Brickey, Paranormal Romance
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