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Karyn Grice
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Karyn Grice

Karyn Grice is a native of Chicago, Illinois and the author of What Happens In Vegas Stays in Vegas.

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Life is short. Do it now before its too late.
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About Karyn Grice
  • What is your birthdate?:
    10/6
  • Previous occupations:
    Cashier, Receptionist, Property Manager, Legal Secretary
  • Favorite job:
    Legal Secretary
  • High school and/or college:
    Fenger High School - Chicago, IL
  • Name of your favorite composer or music artist?:
    Tupac
  • Favorite movie:
    National Lampoon's Vacation
  • Favorite television show:
    The Real Housewives of ...
Revealing Questions
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. IT is what IT is and I'm happy!
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Life is short. Do it now before its too late.
Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. A winter home in the Los Angeles area with Lakers season tickets.
Q. What’s your greatest fear?
A. Going to prison
Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
A. Relaxing at an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica
Q. Which living person do you most admire?
A. Barack Obama for taking on the country's troubles
Q. What are your most overused words or phrases?
A. Everything, whatever.
Q. What do you regret most?
A. Not being an attentive student
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. I have acquired it already. Writing. :-)
Q. What is your greatest achievement?
A. I quit smoking on December 17, 2000
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. I'm friendly
Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?
A. People chewing food with their mouth open (smacking) Yuck!
Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
A. Secretary
Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
A. Writer
Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. Honesty; trustworthy; fair
On Books and Writing
Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. Beverly Jenkins, Brenda Jackson, Stephen King, Eric Jerome Dickey
Q. What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
A. Sister Souljah - The Coldest Winter Ever

Stephen King - The Stand

Topaz - Beverly Jenkins

Captured - Beverly Jenkins

Omar Tyree - Just Say No

Stephen King - It
Q. Is there a book you love to reread?
A. Taken For Granted - Earl Sewell
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Open your mind and develop your characters
Q. What comment do you hear most often from your readers?
A. Most readers say they feel like they are in a conversation with me while reading