Harmel, author of 6 novels, including “The Art of French Kissing” and “Italian for Beginners”, spoke about her personal experiences as well as the general trials and tribulations she faced throughout her career as a writer.
“I started professionally writing at 16,” Harmel said while commenting on her writing history, and continued by saying, ”I didn’t quite lie, but I did make sure not to include my age in my submissions.”
Although the classes question and answer session remained relatively professional, Harmel didn’t shy away when asked her thoughts on being compared to fictional character Carrie Bradshaw of Sex In the City. “I do date very much like Carrie Bradshaw,” said Harmel.
She discussed her eventual transition from journalistic writing, when she worked for such known periodicals such as the St. Pete Times and People, to novel writing. “When I was a full time journalist, I always felt caught up in the competitive aspect of it all,” she said.
Harmel’s first book, “How to Sleep With A Movie Star”, was her first break into book writing in a genre known commonly as Chick lit. “My novels generally focus on a person’s search to find themselves,” she said.
Details on how students could break into the field of journalism and novel writing were major points of discussion that Harmel touched on as she clicked through a celebrity filled photo gallery, chronicling some highlights of her career.
Future projects, including a ghost written autobiography of musician Chubby Checker and a yet to be announced project was what she had lined up next. For more information on Kristin Harmel’s books, or to contact her, visit her site.
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