Welcome, Booklovers!
If you’re in the US, I’m sure you’re anticipating some form of Thanksgiving tomorrow, hopefully with turkey and trimmings, but take a few minutes to join me and our other readers in this week’s Coffee Chat with guest author/sweet romance writer, Birdie Song.
Good morning, Birdie. How do you take your coffee?
BS: I like to match my coffee to my mood. Today, I’m celebrating the recent launch of my new book, The Guy From The Internet, so I’d LOVE an affogato, please!
Ally: My magic pot can meet any challenge, so affogato it is. While I get our drinks, please introduce yourself to readers.
If you’re in the US, I’m sure you’re anticipating some form of Thanksgiving tomorrow, hopefully with turkey and trimmings, but take a few minutes to join me and our other readers in this week’s Coffee Chat with guest author/sweet romance writer, Birdie Song.
Good morning, Birdie. How do you take your coffee?
BS: I like to match my coffee to my mood. Today, I’m celebrating the recent launch of my new book, The Guy From The Internet, so I’d LOVE an affogato, please!
Ally: My magic pot can meet any challenge, so affogato it is. While I get our drinks, please introduce yourself to readers.
Bio:
Birdie Song is an Asian-Australian romantic who writes sweet stories about people falling in love. She believes love is more important than labels, integrity is our most attractive quality, and that no one should be judged for putting pineapple on a pizza.
Something unique/unusual that isn’t in your standard bio: “I have a song on Spotify (under a different name).” (Ally note: That’s amazing! Want to share the name in the comments?)
Author Contacts:
Website: http://birdiesong.weebly.com
Newsletter: http://subscribepage.com/birdiesong
Birdie Song is an Asian-Australian romantic who writes sweet stories about people falling in love. She believes love is more important than labels, integrity is our most attractive quality, and that no one should be judged for putting pineapple on a pizza.
Something unique/unusual that isn’t in your standard bio: “I have a song on Spotify (under a different name).” (Ally note: That’s amazing! Want to share the name in the comments?)
Author Contacts:
Website: http://birdiesong.weebly.com
Newsletter: http://subscribepage.com/birdiesong
INTERVIEW:
Ally: What inspired you to write your featured book?
BS: Initially, The Guy From The Internet” was meant to be a short and simple what-if about an online romance. But over the writing process, the story took on a life of its own. Holly went from being a bouncy, light-hearted character to someone who needed to reconcile her insecurities and find her self-confidence.
Ally: Do you write with a theme or message in mind?
BS: Not consciously, though I’ve noticed I tend to write heroines who are rebuilding themselves after painful experiences, usually with past relationships. Somehow it feels very natural to me to explore how people start their next chapters, having learned from past mistakes.
Or even how they may resist those crucial life lessons at first, but upon suddenly meeting someone worthy of their affections, they’re forced to grow in order to achieve a better, brighter relationship. For people who are relationship-inclined, I think the first heartbreak experience is an important rite of passage.
Ally: Do you know the book’s ending before you start writing? How specific is it? Does it ever change?
BS: Yes and no. I write romance, so I know there has to be a happy ending, but how it plays out, how the dynamic between the MCs shapes it all… sometimes you need to go through an entire first draft before you know what will make a satisfying ending.
Ally: What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
BS: I’ve got two manuscripts on the go right now. One is a short story covering the slice of time between a meet-cute and a proper first date — I’m not sure when this one will be ready. But the other manuscript is a novella (or novel?) about two people who find healing through their newfound friendship before finally opening themselves up to love. That one’s available to read in first draft form as a web fiction serial on my blog.
Ally: Which of the trivia questions did you select to answer?
BS:
Ally: What inspired you to write your featured book?
BS: Initially, The Guy From The Internet” was meant to be a short and simple what-if about an online romance. But over the writing process, the story took on a life of its own. Holly went from being a bouncy, light-hearted character to someone who needed to reconcile her insecurities and find her self-confidence.
Ally: Do you write with a theme or message in mind?
BS: Not consciously, though I’ve noticed I tend to write heroines who are rebuilding themselves after painful experiences, usually with past relationships. Somehow it feels very natural to me to explore how people start their next chapters, having learned from past mistakes.
Or even how they may resist those crucial life lessons at first, but upon suddenly meeting someone worthy of their affections, they’re forced to grow in order to achieve a better, brighter relationship. For people who are relationship-inclined, I think the first heartbreak experience is an important rite of passage.
Ally: Do you know the book’s ending before you start writing? How specific is it? Does it ever change?
BS: Yes and no. I write romance, so I know there has to be a happy ending, but how it plays out, how the dynamic between the MCs shapes it all… sometimes you need to go through an entire first draft before you know what will make a satisfying ending.
Ally: What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
BS: I’ve got two manuscripts on the go right now. One is a short story covering the slice of time between a meet-cute and a proper first date — I’m not sure when this one will be ready. But the other manuscript is a novella (or novel?) about two people who find healing through their newfound friendship before finally opening themselves up to love. That one’s available to read in first draft form as a web fiction serial on my blog.
Ally: Which of the trivia questions did you select to answer?
BS:
- a. ebook or print? - Ebooks, these days. As much as I love the feel of a paperback, it’s just so much easier to carry around a digital copy.
- b. most watched tv show - I’ve watched A LOT of The Office (US). I think we’ve done 2 or 3 laps of the series at home, and the Jim & Pam storyline gets me every time.
- c. color of nail polish you have on - None at the moment, but I’ve always wanted to try a milky pastel pink.
- d. best place you’ve ever visited - I love the southwest region of my home state (Western Australia), but if I have to name international places too, then Queenstown (New Zealand) and Kyoto (Japan).
- e. a supernatural ability you’d love to have - Because I’ve been nursing a couple of injuries, today I’ll pick rapid healing. Oh, to be a perpetually healthy shapeshifter!
The Guy From The Internet
Genre: A sweet romance novella with a touch of family drama.
Holly Chee does not have her life together. She’s flip-flopped on uni courses and career choices, and somehow scared off her long-term fiancé-to-be, much to the chagrin of her immigrant parents.
But she does have her streaming channel, where she broadcasts her art from her one-bedroom Mount Lawley apartment. And she has that guy from France… assuming he’s even who he says he is.
Buy link: https://books2read.com/u/3y7ljl
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