Describe your book in 3 words!
Warm. Humorous.
Friendly.
How long did it take to write Change of Pace?
It took me
almost exactly 12 months to write “Change of Pace”.
Did you know what Change of Pace was going to be
about from the start?
Yes, I knew
what my book was going to be about from the moment I began writing. “Change of
Pace” is not exactly an autobiography, but I’ve gone through many changes in my
life – some were planned but most were unexpected. I wanted to write a book
about making the best out of the unwanted changes we all experience at some
point in our lives.
Wow, that sounds amazing! Were there any scenes that were harder to
write than others?
I’m comfortable
writing humorous scenes, and scenes which involve more than two characters.
It’s the intimate scenes which involve only two characters I find myself
rewriting at least half a dozen times. Using words to paint a picture of a
situation where emotions run high is a formidable undertaking.
Did you always want to be a writer?
The desire to
write came as a shock to me. Before I moved to Crete, three years ago, I would
never have thought I’d suddenly want to write a book. Crete has that effect on
some people – it reveals their innermost desires to them.
Sounds like a trip to Crete is in order! Any advice for aspiring writers?
My only advice to
aspiring writers is to write only if you enjoy it.
Great advice! Future books in the works?
I’m currently
working on my second novel, which is also set in Crete but has a completely new
set of characters.
Random Questions about Sofia!
Hobbies?
When I shut
down my laptop, I have a life. Writing is my hobby.
Special Writing Habits?
I chew gum
while I write. For some reason it helps me concentrate.
Favourite Book (Apart from your own of
course!)
Tanamera by Noel
Barber
Thank you so much for stopping by today, it was great chatting with you!
Change of Pace - Sofia Essen
"What do you do when you get dumped, fired, and turn thirty in a single unfortunate week? You book the last available ticket on the next plane to Greece. Or at least that’s what the normally unadventurous Anna Cox does in a moment of uncharacteristic spontaneity. When she panics as she belatedly realizes that not booking a hotel room in a country she knows nothing about might not have been the best or smartest idea, the charming and easy on the eyes Englishman in the seat next to her comes to her rescue – he takes her to the rural island village in Crete that he calls home.
As Anna settles into village life, she learns that change, even the unwanted and unexpected kind, can be a good thing. She begins to see that there is always more to any story or person than meets the eye, including herself. In Crete, where time moves differently and days float and blend into one another, Anna finds the courage to discover who she really is, open up to strangers, and to fall in love without holding back even though she might get hurt."
As Anna settles into village life, she learns that change, even the unwanted and unexpected kind, can be a good thing. She begins to see that there is always more to any story or person than meets the eye, including herself. In Crete, where time moves differently and days float and blend into one another, Anna finds the courage to discover who she really is, open up to strangers, and to fall in love without holding back even though she might get hurt."
Great interview! The book sounds great :)
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