Cat was living the party life in London, drinking and partying every night. Everything changes for the 20-year-old when she discovers that the father she never knew was living in Nantucket. Now in her 30s, Cat is sober, but divorced and desperately trying to make up the time she lost with her daughter. Cat is forced to face the past and the fateful events of one summer night many years ago. Cat learns that confronting the events will impact her future in ways she could have never imagined.
“A gripping and powerful novel about finding the courage to make the life you want. This is Jane Green at her absolute best.”- Emily Giffin
“Summer Secrets is the quintessential beach novel, complete with juicy drama and characters you fall madly in love with. You will devour it!” –Elin Hilderbrand
“Warm, witty, sharp and insightful. Jane Green writes with such honesty and zing, it’s impossible to stop turning the pages.” – Sophie Kinsella
“Summer Secrets is the quintessential beach novel, complete with juicy drama and characters you fall madly in love with. You will devour it!” –Elin Hilderbrand
“Warm, witty, sharp and insightful. Jane Green writes with such honesty and zing, it’s impossible to stop turning the pages.” – Sophie Kinsella
Hi Jane! Tell me, do dreams ever inspire your writing? What did you last dream about?
I don't actually remember my dreams. Ever. Sadly.
When did you first start writing? And when were you first published?
I was a journalist and wrote and published my first novel at 27.
What is it about 'chick lit' that appeals to you the most? Do you read other genres?
I don't write chick lit any longer. I write women's fiction and read everything.
Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
Cat was living the party life in London, drinking and partying every night. Everything changes for the 20-year-old when she discovers that the father she never knew was living in Nantucket. Now in her 30s, Cat is sober, but divorced and desperately trying to make up the time she lost with her daughter. Cat is forced to face the past and the fateful events of one summer night many years ago. Cat learns that confronting the events will impact her future in ways she could have never imagined.
What inspired you to write it?
A cousin who discovered his father wasn't his father, and a fascination with the wisdom found within 12-step programs.
Who designs your covers?
My publisher.
If your latest book was made into a film, who would you cast?
Rachel Weisz
What were the last two books you read?
Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave and Girl on a Train.
Name one female author you think deserves to be better known.
Eliza Kennedy
Where do you write?
In a tiny office at the Westport Country Playhouse
Tell us a random fact about yourself.
I have the patience of a fruit fly.
Who would play you in the movie about your life?
Celine Dion.
Tell us an interesting fact about where you live.
Martha Stewart and Paul Newman used to live there too.
What are your (writing) plans for the future?
More of the same.
Tell us one thing that's on your bucket list.
Movie
Name one of your all time favourite songs.
Go or Go Ahead by Rufus Wainwright
What do you listen to whilst writing?
Bach
Who (or what) did you want to be when you were a kid?
An artist.
I don't actually remember my dreams. Ever. Sadly.
When did you first start writing? And when were you first published?
I was a journalist and wrote and published my first novel at 27.
What is it about 'chick lit' that appeals to you the most? Do you read other genres?
I don't write chick lit any longer. I write women's fiction and read everything.
Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
Cat was living the party life in London, drinking and partying every night. Everything changes for the 20-year-old when she discovers that the father she never knew was living in Nantucket. Now in her 30s, Cat is sober, but divorced and desperately trying to make up the time she lost with her daughter. Cat is forced to face the past and the fateful events of one summer night many years ago. Cat learns that confronting the events will impact her future in ways she could have never imagined.
What inspired you to write it?
A cousin who discovered his father wasn't his father, and a fascination with the wisdom found within 12-step programs.
Who designs your covers?
My publisher.
If your latest book was made into a film, who would you cast?
Rachel Weisz
What were the last two books you read?
Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave and Girl on a Train.
Name one female author you think deserves to be better known.
Eliza Kennedy
Where do you write?
In a tiny office at the Westport Country Playhouse
Tell us a random fact about yourself.
I have the patience of a fruit fly.
Who would play you in the movie about your life?
Celine Dion.
Tell us an interesting fact about where you live.
Martha Stewart and Paul Newman used to live there too.
What are your (writing) plans for the future?
More of the same.
Tell us one thing that's on your bucket list.
Movie
Name one of your all time favourite songs.
Go or Go Ahead by Rufus Wainwright
What do you listen to whilst writing?
Bach
Who (or what) did you want to be when you were a kid?
An artist.
Jane is the author of sixteen previous New York Times Bestselling novels, including The Beach House, Jemima J, and most recently Saving Grace which is due out in paperback in early June.
She is published in over 25 languages, and has over ten million books in print worldwide. She joined the ABC News team to write their first enhanced digital book— about the history of Royal marriages, then joined ABC News as a live correspondent covering Prince William’s wedding to Kate Middleton. A former journalist in the UK, she has had her own radio show on BBC Radio London, and is a regular contributor on radio and TV, including as well as regularly appearing on television shows including Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart show, and The Today Show.
Together with writing books and blogs, she contributes to various publications, both online and print, including anthologies and novellas, and features for The Huffington Post, The Sunday Times, Cosmopolitan and Self. She has taught at writers conferences, and does regular keynote speaking.
A graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, Green filled two of her books, Saving Grace and Promises to Keep, with recipes culled from her own collection. She says she only cooks food that is “incredibly easy, but has to look as if you have slaved over a hot stove for hours.” This is because she has five children, and has realised that “when you have five children, nobody ever invites you anywhere.”
She lives in Westport, Connecticut with her husband and their blended family. When she is not writing, cooking, gardening, filling her house with friends and herding chickens, she is usually thanking the Lord for caffeine-filled energy drinks. A malignant melanoma surivor who also lives with Chronic Lyme Disease, she believes gratitude and focusing on the good in life is the secret to happiness.
More information from Jane's website
She is published in over 25 languages, and has over ten million books in print worldwide. She joined the ABC News team to write their first enhanced digital book— about the history of Royal marriages, then joined ABC News as a live correspondent covering Prince William’s wedding to Kate Middleton. A former journalist in the UK, she has had her own radio show on BBC Radio London, and is a regular contributor on radio and TV, including as well as regularly appearing on television shows including Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart show, and The Today Show.
Together with writing books and blogs, she contributes to various publications, both online and print, including anthologies and novellas, and features for The Huffington Post, The Sunday Times, Cosmopolitan and Self. She has taught at writers conferences, and does regular keynote speaking.
A graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, Green filled two of her books, Saving Grace and Promises to Keep, with recipes culled from her own collection. She says she only cooks food that is “incredibly easy, but has to look as if you have slaved over a hot stove for hours.” This is because she has five children, and has realised that “when you have five children, nobody ever invites you anywhere.”
She lives in Westport, Connecticut with her husband and their blended family. When she is not writing, cooking, gardening, filling her house with friends and herding chickens, she is usually thanking the Lord for caffeine-filled energy drinks. A malignant melanoma surivor who also lives with Chronic Lyme Disease, she believes gratitude and focusing on the good in life is the secret to happiness.
More information from Jane's website
Jane's books are a must-read for anyone who wants to write. She has a way of saying what other people only dare think! Great post.
ReplyDelete