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Chick-lit pioneer at the Greene tonight
Chick-lit pioneer Jane Green will discuss her new book, “Promises to Keep” (Viking, $25.95), at 7 p.m. today, July 7, at Books & Co. at The Greene, 4453 Walnut St., Beavercreek.
In the recipe-packed book, Green tells the story of a friendship impacted by cancer. Best known for her books “Jemina J.,” “Mr. Maybe” and “Bookends,” Green, when writing the latest book, channeled the experience of watching one of her best friends die.
Green says her friend wanted her to write about the experience.
As a preview, we asked her a few questions:
Q - What is the best lesson you’ve learned that could help a new author?
A - Don’t let rejection put you off, don’t give your book to everyone you know seeking validation, and do write what you know. Tell your story, the story that feels true for you, rather than what you think will sell, and write from your heart.
Q - How did your friend’s breast cancer change you?
A - I learned how to be a better friend. I learned not to take people for granted, and that love is a verb, that loving someone requires Acts. Of. Love. It is all about the doing, and what you can do for those you love.
Q -What is your favorite character from one of your books?
A - Too many to name, but I will always love Jemima J. for her sweetness, and I will admit to having a soft spot for Steffi in Promises to Keep. I love her journey from hip city chick to country girl, and how she finds peace amongst the chickens.
Q - What advice can you share about humorous writing?
A - Sadly not much, for I never think of myself as a humorous writer, rather that the humour comes from the recognition. I am a social observer, and write about the truths of life as I see them, and I think there is humor in recognising yourself in the characters.
Q - - What is the future of chick lit?
A - It continues to morph and change as we writers continue to morph and change. I haven’t written true chick lit for some years, but YA - Young Adult - seems to have taken its place, and good women’s commercial fiction continues to sell, particularly when there is a romantic angle - who, after all, doesn’t need a little romance in their lives?
For more information about the free event, call (937) 429-2169.
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