Hi Kieran, welcome to The Season Blog. Okay, before I delve into the hows and the whats of WHEN HARRY MET MOLLY, please tell me who came up with the title?

I did, but my agent came up with the heroine’s name. So she helped, too.

Now you know everyone will draw a comparison between the much beloved movie When Harry Met Sally and your book. Apart for the difference of the historical setting, does WHEN HARRY MET MOLLY play out like a romantic comedy the movie is?

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WHEN HARRY MET MOLLY is definitely a romantic comedy. And these are two people who never dreamed they could be together romantically, just like the characters in the movie. It comes as a shock to them both when the sparks begin to fly! Another similarity–Harry and Molly met a long time ago and then re-meet years later, just like Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal do in the movie.

This is your debut book, the first book in your Impossible Bachelor series. How has this experience been for you, from getting the contract with St. Martin’s to the release? We’d also love to hear your ‘CALL’ story.

It’s been a wonderful and educational experience. I’ve learned so much about the writing and publishing process along the way, but the best part has been the people I’ve met. I’ve connected with so many wonderful people already. I LOVE being in this business and hope to remain in it for years to come. I LOVE telling stories and sharing them and hoping that they’ll make someone happy.

As for the CALL, I was on a small country road when I got the great news. I was so overwhelmed with gratitude and shock, I had to tell my agent I needed to hang up so I wouldn’t drive off into a corn field! Honestly, I was THIS close to losing control of the car because I could barely hang onto the wheel! LOL!!!

How much fun did you have writing this book? Were you constantly chuckling to yourself? My reviewer sent me the snippet of the poem your heroine, Molly, recited at the very beginning of the book when she was a young girl. I absolutely loved it!

I laughed ALL the time writing this book! It was a blast! The characters were a joy to write, all of them. And thinking up thee different aspects of the wager was a lot of fun, too.

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The next book in the Impossible Bachelor series—which incidentally comes out next month— is DUKES TO THE LEFT OF ME, PRINCES TO THE RIGHT. Can you tell us a bit about this book? I have to add, that I love the play on the song Stuck in the Middle With You.

Thanks, I love that song, too. I want to brand myself as a fun, upbeat author, so if you get any hint about my attitude from that song, I’m glad. DUKES was another joy to write. I don’t want to give a lot away, but I couldn’t get the idea out of my head that my heroine would make up a fantastic lie to keep unwanted suitors away–and that somehow that lie would rebound on her.

I take it you love long titles? Hehehehe.

LOL! DUKES was super long, but the rest aren’t nearly as long! Or are they? CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MARRIAGE is kind of long. Hmmm…I won’t tell you my fourth one–yet. let’s just say it’s not a one- or two-word title. Not even three or four words. So maybe you’re right! My titles ARE long!

I just saw the cover for CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MARRIAGE and it’s absolutely lovely. Are you not just thrilled with the covers St. Martin’s has given you to work with?

Thrilled doesn’t cover it. I am over-the-top ecstatic!!! St. Martin’s Press has captured exactly the feelings I want to inspire in my readers when they see these covers: fun, romantic, and a bit sassy.

Coming April 2011

Can you tell us a wee bit about CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MARRIAGE which is coming out April of 2011.

Yes, this is Stephen Arrow’s book. He’s a playboy sailor who’s never been serious about any woman. And now he’s land-locked in London next door to a prudish bookseller named Jilly who hates his noisy parties. He thinks he can win her over with his charm, but Jilly’s not so easily pacified. They both have their own agendas and expect to be neighbors in name only, But little do they know, Fate has other plans for them–other very HOT and sometimes zany plans!

How many books will there be in this series?

As far as I know right now, four.

Did I miss anything, Kieran? Was there anything else you wanted to say?

Only that I’m really honored to be here. Thank you SO much for supporting me. When I met you in Orlando, I got the sense that you TRULY love romance, Beverley. I can’t thank you and your readers enough for taking the time to cheer me on by being here with me today.

I’d love to see all of you at my website, www.kierankramerbooks.com, where you can enter a contest for a $100 Amazon gift card, win free books this week on my News page, and check out my over-the-top fun video with the unforgettable Penelope Brown-Braun, who spoke to me about When Harry Met Molly. I’m also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KieranKramer and Twitter (Twitter handle: kierankramer).

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I want to thank Kieran so much for joining us on the blog today. It was such a pleasure meeting her in Orlando this year. I know without a doubt that WHEN HARRY MET MOLLY will be a smashing success.

Update: 11/3 – And Kieran did not come empty-handed, 3 (THREE) random commenters will receive an autographed copy of her debut book!

**Drawing open to  residents of the United States or Canada.

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  1. Happy Release Day, Kieran. I can’t wait to read your debut. I love your books titles, they’re so catchy and memorable.

  6. Thanks so much for the sweet comments, ladies! My Release Day is off to a good start. I just did a wonderful radio interview at the “Moms in the Morning” show at 98.9 Chick FM. Right next door is a Krispy Kreme store, so I bought some “Hot and Now” doughnuts to bring to the studio to celebrate!! Yay!!! They were delicious.

    I hope all of you have a great day, too.

    Hugs,

    Kieran :>)

  7. Love your titles and can’t wait to read about Harry and Molly! Congratulations on your debut, Kiernan, and many more!

  9. Hi Kieran,

    Does that name rhyme with Karen? LOL…anyway, congratulations on the release of your debut book. I absolutely love the titles you have given your books. They sound like so much fun…can’t wait to read them!

  12. Congrats on the release. I saw these books a few months ago and quickly put on my wishlist. I can’t wait to read them. They all look great. Plus, the covers are really pretty.

  13. Congrats on your first book! It sounds absolutely delightful. I am a big fan of romantic comedies in books, TV, and movies.

    I like the titles and covers of your books, too. I think these will really grab the attention of someone book-browsing.

    Wishing you lots of success with your books! 🙂

  16. I LOVE when Sally meets Harry and since you said the book is very similar like that, I’m definitetly will read it.

  17. Thanks for all the tremendous support, ladies! I hope you’ll love the book as much as Donna, one of the Season’s reviewer, did! She absolutely made my day giving me a perfect 10. :>)

    And now I have some great news to share in addition to that: I just found out When Harry Met Molly is a finalist in the RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards for 2010 for Best First Historical! I’m SO honored and excited!

  18. Hi,

    Not entering the contest as I’m in Germany, but I just wanted to say that I love your covers and your titles are so very catchy. If I saw those in a shop, I would imediately pick them up?

    So, they are going on my amazon wishlist for sure!!!!

    Valerie
    in Germany

  19. All the books in the Impossible Bachelor series sound fantastic – and what lovely covers they all have. I definitely get the impression from the titles and covers that these books are fun, romantic, and a bit sassy, just what I love in a book!

  20. I love debut books! And what a great sense of humor (titles definitely reflect this too). They all sound like fun reads and sometimes that’s exactly what I need!

  23. Congratulations on your book. It sounds really good and I added it to my TBR list. I reallty like the titles of your books.

  25. Happy release day! I love reading authors debut books so please count me in on this one, sound like a fabulous read!

  26. Kieran, I just read your comment about When Harry Met Molly being a finalist in the RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards for Best First Historical. A big congrats to you! I am so impressed when someone can earn such praise and award nominations for their FIRST book. 🙂

  27. Congrats on your debut!!! I can’t wait to read it! I love the movie and I’m sure the book will be just as fabulous!!

  29. Love the titles! They send just the message it seems you want to send–upbeat AND romantic! Congrats on your debut and good luck with the rest of your series.

  30. WOW!!! What an amazing group of women are here today. I’m SO overwhelmed by all the gracious good wishes for When Harry Met Molly’s debut–thank you so much, everyone!

    My greatest wish is to bring you a happy feeling near your heart when you finally finish the book—before you head back to the bigger world of home, family, jobs, and a myriad other commitments that I know bring lots of joy in themselves, too, but sometimes…sometimes we really need take out time for ourselves. We just need to relax! :>)

    Sometimes I walk around all day with a tight abdomen. My stomach muscles are clenched because I’m so busy, busy, busy that I forget about my body and I forget about living in the moment and appreciating things RIGHT NOW. So right now, I’m just releasing a breath and paying attention to the moment. I have a black dog lying at my feet. A beautiful daughter cutting paper behind me. I can hear the scissors on the paper. I used to love that sound as a kid. My dog just made a low bark in his chest. He hears another dog outside and a train going by. The train sound makes me feel that old feeling that time is going by. It’s kind of a lonely sound. But I feel cozy in the house with my family and with you, here at the computer. We don’t know each other, but I have a feeling if we all showed up in one room right now, we’d be laughing and chatting and having a great time–because we all love to read and we love to laugh!

    Forgive me my rambling. But I hope you all know that you’ve helped make my Release Day very special. XO

  32. Hi Kieran, great to see you here at the Season blog! Your books look really wonderful.(Beverley has mentioned your books on the blog and I found the titles interesting and fun!) I like the characters in your upcoming book ,CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MARRIAGE. I love bookish heronines and sailors.
    Good luck with the release of your books!

  34. Love the cover, love the set up, I really really want to win this book. Happy debut release Kieran!

  35. Hi Kieran!!! (waving madly)

    As usual, I’m late for the party but I wanted to wish you the absolute best with not just WHEN HARRY MET MOLLY but the entire series. It was such a pleasure meeting you in Orlando. I’m looking forward to reading ALL your books.

    To third and fourth printings!! Toast. 😀

  37. Happy release day and congratulations! “When Harry Met Molly” sounds great and I can’t wait to read it. I love books that are part of a series, so I’m super excited to read that this is the first book of one.

  39. I adore romantic comedies, and don’t come across the historical variety very often. I think the last one I really enjoyed was ‘Lessons in French’ by Laura Kinsale. These ones all sound so clever from the titles alone that my curiosity is certainly piqued.

    Congratulations on your debut, and on the fact that there are definitely three installments to look forward to.

  40. When Harry Met Sally is one of my favorite movies, so I am already intrigued by your book. Congratulations on your debut!
    Margay

  41. I was interested in this book as soon as I heard the title. Your upcoming books sound great also. Best wishes on your release.

  42. I am so glad to see an author with a sense of humor in both the stories and the titles. I like serious stories, butnwe shouldn’t take ourselves too seriously. I love the titles.
    Good luck with the release fo this book.

  44. Beverley,

    I love this group so much I’m going to give away THREE autographed copies of When Harry Met Molly instead of one! Thank you again, everyone, for your support!

    Kieran :>)

  46. congrats on the release & upcoming books 🙂 I enjoy books that have a sense of humor to them. Sometime we just need to laugh & smile.

  47. Kieran, congrats on the debut and that RT Nomination, very exciting for you! I love a light and fun historical just as much as the darker ones, and these sure sound fun. Catchy titles.

  48. I love romance and I love to laugh and it is always wonderful to find new authors to add to my list of {hopefully} prolific and enjoyable writers – sound like you successfully branded! Looking forward to you books.

  49. Hi, Kieran! Congrats on your back-to-back releases and your RT nomination! I can’t wait to read your debut as I love historical romances with humor. 🙂 I wish you the best!

  50. Hi Kieran, I want to read this one so badly! I have heard only great things about it. 🙂

  51. Congratulations on your debut, Kieran! I downloaded WHEN HARRY MET MOLLY yesterday and am already halfway through the book. Loving it! 🙂

  52. Congrats on your debut, Kieran! DUKES TO THE LEFT OF ME, PRINCES TO THE RIGHT is a fantastic title. Now I’m singing the song. LOL! I would love to win and read your book. Your covers are very pretty as well. I’m off to your site now and I’ll send you an add in Facebook. Have a great day. 🙂

  53. This sounds like such a fun series — especially since it made YOU laugh while writing! Congrats to you, and I hope you have all kinds of success with these books. 🙂

  55. These books have been on my wishlist for sometime now and I can’t wait to read them. I love your play on the titles. Congrats on the release.

  57. Great interview! I love reading authors debut books so I would love to read yours. Sounds like a really fun read! Thanks for sharing!

  59. I’ve never read this author before and would love to. I’m always looking for new authors to try out.

  62. When Harry Met Molly sounds like a lot of fun! I have read great reviews for it online. Congrats on your debut!

  64. I’ve put all three of her books in my tbr pile on Goodreads! I love “discovering” new authors!

  65. I tell you what–THIS BLOG rocks. All of you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your good wishes and support. I really hope you get a kick out of all my books in the Impossible Bachelors series! I’m looking forward to visiting with you again!

    Kieran XO

  68. I have actually been looking forward to reading that since it was first mentioned here (or maybe it was the other romance site I follow?).

    I would love to win a copy. 🙂

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