Interview with Kimberly Readnour, Author of Blindside Me

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Blindside Me?

Blindside Me is book four in the Cessna U Hockey series. Drew was introduced in book one. At first, you think he’s this wild guy with pent-up frustrations. But as you get glimpses of his character, you soon realize there is something driving his behavior. Blindside Me opens up with him clashing with this self-destructive side, and he soon realizes he needs to shape up, or he won’t meet his goals. I couldn’t wait to dive into his character flaws. Writing wounded characters is my favorite thing to do. Pairing him with Jade, who is the complete opposite but has deep wounds herself, was so fun to write. I love characters with opposite characteristics because their banter is always fun to write.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

My favorite genre is definitely romance! I read a few nonfiction titles on occasion, but nothing beats a couple falling in love.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I am currently reading No Rhyme or Roughing by Michelle MacQueen. It’s another hockey romance.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I have to write whenever I can carve out free time. But my favorite time is in the morning, with a cup of coffee beside me.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Years ago, I was at the bookstore looking for stocking stuffers for my children. On a bookmark, a shortened quote—“Never, never, never quit,” from Winston Churchill—stood out to me. Needless to say, each child received that bookmark, and I have repeatedly reminded them of his words. It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t live by that motto myself.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I would love for people to walk away from this book with the knowledge of trusting themselves to make the right decisions. These characters have walls made of stone. They do chip away at each other’s barriers, but it’s when they take an internal look and start to heal themselves that the last of the walls falls.

Kimberly Readnour is the author of the new book Blindside Me

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