Interview with Koriander Bullard

Author of Ki-Chan: Demon Hunter book #2: Succubus in the Courtyard

Where are you from originally and where do you reside now?

I’m from Chicagoland, currently I’m living in lovely Michigan City, Indiana.

If you currently reside somewhere besides where you were born, what’s the story that lead from there to here?

Oh my goodness! Well, I’ve been moving around since I was a kid. Growing up, I spent a majority of my life in the Chicagoland area, but I did spend a little time living in Indiana, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and as an adult, I spent a few years living in Kentucky. I ended up moving to Michigan City to be near my mom.

What made you decide to write and publish your first book?

I wanted to prove to myself that I could do this. I had been writing off and on for several blogs by this point, and wanted to try something I had always dreamed of doing, so I put my best foot forward and wrote Wrestling Between Ake and Bullard, which is an art book with some fun stories and anecdotes.

How would you describe your books to first time readers?

Well, I write different kinds of books, so it sort of depends on the series. With Ki-Chan: Demon Hunter, I’d say it’s an adult action series meant for those who grew up with anime. For my most of my other books, I’d say I write for those who can appreciate a little humor with their adventures.

Who do you feel is most likely to connect with the topics you write about?

Anyone who has ever felt like they were misfits. Those who don’t fit one or another group, or were the black sheep in their circles. Definitely those who shoulder the world and are still told by society that they still aren’t doing enough.

What unexpected or surprising thing did you learn during the process of writing and publishing?

When it comes to a target street date, it’s always better to go with the flow of things. Sometimes a book launches at a store a few days earlier than the target date. This can actually be a hidden blessing, because you’ll have readers who think they’ve found something special because they got a copy of your book before anyone else. I was really surprised to find the benefits of early publication.

If you could, what advice would you give to your past self before embarking on this journey?

Go slow, don’t second guess yourself. I did far too much of the latter when I was first starting.

How many people would you ideally like to reach with your books?

The more, the merrier as they say. Readers are like chocolate, you really can’t have enough.

What has been the biggest challenge and frustration during the process to date?

Sometimes one of the bigger frustrations can be in writing an ending worthy of the story it’s in. For the second Ki-Chan: Demon Hunter book, I wanted to make sure the ending was as satisfying as the journey, so I rewrote it a few times, adding more action.

What’s your biggest strengths when it comes to book a) writing, b) publishing and c) marketing?

A. Writing characters that experience events the way a real person would.
B. Producing content that fits different desires.
C. Making exciting videos to market my books.

What’s your biggest weakness when it comes to book a) writing, b) publishing and c) marketing?

A. Second guessing myself with tough subjects.
B. Choosing the right time to launch certain books.
C. Getting the right market for each book.

When do you think you will write your next book?

I am currently working on Ki-Chan: Demon Hunter book #3 and on a sci-fi book.

Are you self published or did you use a hybrid publisher, or a traditional publisher?

I publish through Koriander Publishing.