Synopsis (from Amazon): A delightful tale of dishy drama, feel-good inspiration, and sassy humor.
Intelligent, fun-loving Sarah Evans is in need of a glass of wine. After all, being unceremoniously dumped by your fiancé who leaves you with a ridiculously expensive apartment that makes you even more of a slave to a job you hate can really put a damper on things. (If you think that last sentence was a lot to take in, try living it...hmmm, better make that two glasses of wine.) As her sips turn to gulps, Sarah receives a journal from a mysterious Parisian woman known only as a 'kindred sister'. What lies inside has the power to change her life forever. Before Sarah's world can begin to sparkle like champagne, things take a decidedly vinegary twist when she learns of a dear friend's horrible betrayal. Will the journal be enough to keep Sarah's life from fully uncorking, or will her glass of cabernet be relegated to being forever half-empty?
Interview with Author: I am excited to bring you an interview with author of Lessons from a Kindred Sister, Neeta Nahta, aka The Smart, Sassy Goddess, uses the term Chick-Sass Lit to represent her genre of fiction - a combination of Chick Lit Women's Fiction and Personal Development. Her writings interweave whimsy with wisdom, indulgence with introspection. They also feature some pretty kick-sass women! Her first novel, Lessons from a Kindred Sister, is the first volume in her Sisters in Life Series.
What do you enjoy doing in your free
time?
I have a very
wide range of interests. These are
just a few (apart from writing, of course)
·
Reading:
I am a voracious reader. My
husband and I actually don’t have traditional TV (just streaming in case we
want to watch a movie from time to time), as we both would rather invest that
time reading.
·
Art:
My mother was an artist and I grew up coming home to her painting in her
studio. I guess I inherited that
gene because I now have my own in-home studio. My paints of choice are oils and acrylics, and I mainly
enjoy painting landscapes and the occasional still life.
·
Socializing:
I also am a very social person and love spending time with family and
friends. I’m very lucky to have a
strong group of amazing people in my life.
·
Exercising:
Finally, Running/working-out helps to keep me (relatively) sane, especially
when life gets overly busy.
When/Why did you start writing?
I started
writing about five years ago. I
was at a point in my life where I was incredibly happy as a result of having
grown into and really understanding myself. This was not something that came easy to me (gah, I used to
be one hot mess!). Because of
this, I wanted to write a book that is now morphing into a series about a woman
whose life was loosely based on my own and so many of my friends. Of course, I took extreme poetic
license in writing the story and included a few fantasies along the way, but
over time my first novel was born.
After that, I was hooked and am now working on book 2 of the
series.
What is your favorite writing spot?
I love writing
in my studio. It faces east so
it’s perfect for writing in the early morning time. Between the writing and the painting, it also holds this
amazing creative vibe. It’s my
sanctuary.
Who are some of your favorite authors?
I have a wide
range of tastes. Sophie Kinsella,
Kathleen Tessaro, and Madeline St. John have all written books that have
inspired my writing. I also enjoy
(geek alert) reading personal development books that cause me to be
introspective. I think those types
of books actually makes me a better writer, and definitely a better person, in
that the more I can connect with myself, the more space I have to connect with
the characters I am writing about.
(If that makes sense without going too deep into some sort of
esoterically enlightened area J). I also love
books with feel-good endings.
There can sometimes be so much negativity in life, and I enjoy reading
things that leave me with a positive outlook (which is why I write in the same
vein).
Can you read other books while writing
your own?
Apparently
no. I hadn’t realized this with my
first novel, but as I have been writing my second novel I have come to the
conclusion that I can’t do both at the same time. I’m not sure why, perhaps it’s the same the reason I can’t
type and talk at the same time.
What are you currently (or last read)
reading now?
Just finished
Lauren Weisberger’s Revenge Wears Prada
If you could go anywhere for
vacation/holiday, where would you go?
New
Zealand. I’ve actually been there
already but would go back in a heartbeat, especially the South island. I absolutely loved the untouched aspect
of the country. It looked like an
artist had taken a paintbrush and painted the landscape.
Which would you pick:
Ocean/beach or
pool: Beach! There is something
very freeing about the ocean, plus I love the smells and sounds.
Coffee or tea:
Tea, I drink it the Indian chai way – with milk and spices such as ginger root,
cardamom, and cinnamon.
Fruit or candy:
Vegetables… but if I had to choose, then fruit
A book or
e-book: Book! I actually don’t own
an e-reader, which is especially interesting since I have a high-tech
background. I love the feel of a
book in my hand.
Computer or
tablet/smart phone: Both. No
ereaders, but our household has 5 computers, a tablet, and 2 smart phones … and
there are only 2 of us! We’re both
techies.
Camping or
Hoteling: Hoteling…unless the tent is inside
Driving or
Flying: I prefer the destination and whichever will get me there fastest.
Connect: You can connect with Neeta on her blog, The SSGs, Facebook, FB Page, Twitter, Pinterest and GoodReads
Purchase: You can purchase Lessons From a Kindred Sister online at Amazon for $13.95
Also on Kindle for $4.99! :)
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