Babes, join me in welcoming author Holly Christine as a part of our Summer Sizzle Saturdays all month long. Holly, I’ve slapped on the sunscreen and poured our margaritas. Let’s get to it.
Thanks for being a part of our Summer Sizzle Saturdays. What’s your favorite summer activity and favorite summer destination?
I love to read in the sun. There is something about a sunny, lazy day that is so appealing to me. Of course, I prefer my toes in the sand while I’m reading. I’m drawn to water (I’m a Cancer) and I plan trips accordingly: lakes, the ocean, the pool, you name it.
Tell us briefly about the writing process for this book.
Though I write everyday, I really write when the inspiration and narrative hit. That’s when I can’t stop and write late into the night and early in the morning to get the story out of my head and into my laptop. Tuesday Tells it Slant was written in one month, during the holidays. Looking back, I have no idea how I played hostess, gift shopper, gift wrapper, cookie baker, full-time job worker and writer that month. Of course, I drank at least a pot of coffee for every day in December of 2009.
We’re ready to have a pool party with your characters. Give us your main character’s names and a one-line definition for us to get to know them at our pool party.
Tuesday Morning: On a mission to find her true past.
Billy Nelson: Back in Tuesday’s life for a reason, and it begins with a capital L.
Katie Wrener: A Bully, but we all have layers.
Eli Dear: The man that Tuesday shouldn’t love.
Monday Morning: Twin sister of Tuesday and leader of the pack.
Book End Babes is all about girlfriends and great reads. What are some of the themes we could explore in your book?
Dealing with the painful past: Tuesday rewrites her old diary entries in an attempt to mask a past that she finds less than desirable.
Finding your true self: During this process, Tuesday discovers what and whom she really wants in her life.
Living in the present: With so many painful memories to cover up, Tuesday was consumed by her past and allowed her present life to fall by the wayside.
What is a “must read” book in your beach bag this summer?
I’m on a Jodi Picoult mission this summer. There are so many tear-jerkers that I need to get in by September. Right now, I’m reading Keeping Faith. Next, I’m going to take on House Rules.
Babes, leave us a comment for a chance to win TUESDAY TELLS IT SLANT. Thanks, Holly. It was a pleasure getting to know you. – ML
Cool cover!
Holly, I’m intrigued by the names you chose. Other than being quirky for sake of quirkiness, was there an underlying message/meaning/intent behind the names?
Holly,
Thanks so much for the interview. Your book sounds very intriguing and something we could all relate to.
I’m with Anne on the curiousity about your day-of-the-week names.
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Holly, if you could rewrite one of your diary pages, what would you rewrite?
I love the Dickinson-style title!
I love the idea of rewriting the past – who hasn’t wanted to do that? I can’t wait to read this one. You say you write every day – what are you working on when you’re not working on something specific?
Love your Jodi Picoult-reading mission, her books are great reads, and as a fellow Cancerian, I get that water vibe – I escape to a hot tub grotto in my head when I’m uber-stressed!
Never thought about rewriting the unpleasant memories of my journal, but I can say I erased the pages I didn’t want to remember. And by erased, I mean burn.
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Holly, thank you for your time.
Love the cool book cover and interesting title.
I’m anxious to read how you tackle the character dealing with her past in order to see her future.
Thank you!
The day of the week names came about becase the girls are twins. One was born late night on a Monday and the second was born early Tuesday morning; so the girls, despite being twins, don’t share a birthday.
If I could rewrite something from my past, I would redo some days from high school. Who wouldn’t?
Holly, thanks for the interview. I have to say, I always think about rewriting my past, but then know I wouldn’t change a thing.
Wow! Could I use a “do-over” for some things! Luckily, not too many, but sure would like the opportunity. Eager to read this book!