I'm so excited for this post and interview that I have for you today! I have been introduced to this author last year and was easily hooked by her books. From then on, I've been chatting up with her and supporting her (and her books) in any way that I can. Even organizing a blog tour. *winks* She's also one of nicest and sweetest author that I've had the chance of interacting with. So, I'm really really excited to finally meet her this coming September!
I tell you, this interview has been a long time coming. I've been meaning to interview her for the previous blog tour but sadly I didn't have much time to come up with questions. So, when I organized this event ... I knew that I have to have her participate on this! I grabbed that opportunity and TADA. Here we are.
I chatted up with Christine Brae a couple of days ago and asked her questions about herself, her upcoming book - In This Life and about the MIBF '15 book signing event! Read along now and know more about her and her book. Plus, she left a very special message to her Filipino readers! <3
Author: Christine Brae (Website | Twitter)
Publication Date: February 1, 2015
SYNOPSIS
"Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere,
They’re in each other all along."
Rumi
They say that life is full of choices. When you’re young and idealistic, you believe that the path you choose is the road that will lead you to your destiny.
But what if, along the way, fate decides to step in, and no amount of logic or rationality or even prayers can save you from your fortune? When the sacrifices you make, the love that you find, and the bright promise of the future are all snatched away from you, you’re left alone to pick up the pieces of your life.
This is a story about love, found in a faraway place by two very unlikely people. It is also a story about friendship and loyalty and fighting for what you have despite the illogical mystery of fate. It is a story of faith and acceptance, and learning that even the best-laid plans are powerless against the alignment of the universe.
From the beaches of Thailand to the streets of New York, three friends, Anna, Dante, and Jude will learn the hard way that once providence steps in, there is nothing in the world that can change what is truly meant to be.
Why is this book included on my list? It's a Christine Brae book, so it's a must read for me! I adore how she writes and how powerful her words can be. Plus, she's a Filipina and am fully supporting her! If you haven't read a single book coming from her, you might want to change that. Stat. I reviewed two of her books here on my blog recently and here are the links for that: The Light in the Wound and His Wounded Light. By the way, that's a duology and I really love the story of it. I haven't had the time yet to craft a book review for Insipid but I would also recommend that to you.
Why is this book included on my list? It's a Christine Brae book, so it's a must read for me! I adore how she writes and how powerful her words can be. Plus, she's a Filipina and am fully supporting her! If you haven't read a single book coming from her, you might want to change that. Stat. I reviewed two of her books here on my blog recently and here are the links for that: The Light in the Wound and His Wounded Light. By the way, that's a duology and I really love the story of it. I haven't had the time yet to craft a book review for Insipid but I would also recommend that to you.
GOODREADS
Hi Christine! Thank you so much
for granting my request and giving me this opportunity of interviewing you in
such a short notice. I’m so excited to finally have you on my blog. I know that
it’s been a long time coming! Before I proceed in asking questions
about your upcoming book, In This Life,
I must ask you first something about yourself. Who’s your favourite author/s
and what are your favourite books? How did this particular author/s and these
books influence you as a person and as a writer?
A: Hi! Thank you so
much for having me today. Before anything else, I would like to say how great
it is to be here with you.
I have so many
favourite authors, too many to name. I grew up reading all kinds of books from
Enid Blyton to Carolyn Keene (Nancy Drew) and then I became obsessed with
Stephen King. I have always been a fan
of Anita Shreve, Colleen McCollough and many other romance writers. I also have
many favourite authors who started out in Indie, most of whom are my good
friends - Tarryn Fisher, Colleen Hoover (not Indie), Calia Read, Melissa Brown,
Andrea Randall, Karina Halle, Willow Aster, CJ Roberts, Tiffany DeBartolo and
so many more.
I don’t believe
that books have really influenced my life that much but I know that I have
admired specific writing styles over the years.
