#WriterWednesday Interview with Kristina Rienzi

I’d like to welcome Kristina Rienzi to the blog for #WriterWednesday!

Things you need for your writing sessions: Silence, privacy, and coffee.

Things that hamper your writing: Distractions, exhaustion, hunger.

Hardest thing about being a writer: Making decisions about everything from story details, to marketing and promotion. Also, dealing with rejection and staying motivated is huge.

Easiest thing about being a writer: Writing in the zone, when everything flows and creativity is abundant.

Words that describe you: Introvert, empath, driven, passionate, resilient, encouraging, positive.

Words that describe you, but you wish they didn’t: Busy, cautious, people-pleaser, anxious, rule-follower.

Something you’re really good at: Focusing on the big picture, connecting with people, communication, coaching,

Something you’re really bad at: Boredom, being overwhelmed, spontaneity, large crowds, small spaces, stress.

Things you’d walk a mile for: The people I love, wine, live music.

Things that make you want to run screaming from the room: Bugs!

Things you always put in your books: The Jersey Shore, strong female protagonists, wine, twists, and opportunities to embrace the unknown.

Things you never put in your books: Sex, other than implied.

Things to say to an author: I loved your story, you’re such a great writer…anything honest and positive, so long as it’s not cruel or a personal attack.

Things to say to an author if you want to be fictionally killed off in their next book: I’m going to write a novel in my spare time this summer.

Things that make you happy: All the people I love, especially my baby girl. Also, silence, wine, manicures, the beach, a great story (book or movie), music, delicious meal, being in nature – especially by the water.

Things that drive you crazy: Clutter, a long to-do list, unfinished projects, a fully-booked planner, boredom.

Best thing you’ve ever done: Become a parent, something I never thought I’d be, but it’s the best thing in my life.

Biggest mistake: Putting work above all, not finding time to relax and be present in the moment with those I love.

Most daring thing you’ve ever done: Zip-lining in Haiti.

Something you chickened out from doing: Almost from zip-lining! But, I chose to bail on a sky-diving experience on a cruise ship.

About Kristina

Kristina Rienzi is a Jersey Shore-based new adult thriller author, certified professional coach, and the former president of Sisters in Crime-Central Jersey. An INFJ who dreams beyond big, Kristina encourages readers to embrace the unknown through her stories. When she's not writing or drinking wine, Kristina is spoiling her baby girl, watching Lifetime, singing (and dancing) to Yacht Rock Radio, or rooting for the WVU Mountaineers. She believes in all things paranormal, a closet full of designer bags, the Law of Attraction, aliens, angels, and the value of a graduate degree in psychology. Her debut audiobook, Among Us was featured on Audible’s ACX University and is an Audible Editors Select pick. 

 Visit her online at https://KristinaRienzi.com.