Recently I got to read a wonderful book by a fantastic author and straight away I knew I had to interview her and I am so lucky that she agreed and to top it all off she offered to give away a signed copy of her book to one of you wonderful people. I am sorry to say but this offer is only open to US citizens only.
Let me start by saying what a fantastic cover this is and it is designed by a fellow author Airicka Phoenix. What a great job she did!
Blurb:
In life, there are times you are granted
a miracle. It may not be the one you wanted exactly, but it will be the one you
need. It will prepare you for the next step in your journey and help you learn
to accept the life you are given, even if that life can be heartbreaking.
My Review:
I heard about this book through friends on Facebook and
everyone was telling me what a great read it is and how much they cried.
I was intrigued to
say the least so I went ahead got it,and if I am honest I was scared to read it.
Eventually though I
took the plunge picked it up and read it.
OMG I have never
ever cried so much by reading a book. The way the author tells the story is
truly amazing.
It is the story
about a 25 year old girl called Rye and her life with a brain tumour and how in
life you a lot of people take things for granted and how you should live for
Today Only.
This story is an
emotional roller coaster with lots of highs and lows.
I have to say that
this is probably the best book I have EVER read and I would recommend that
everyone take the time to read this heart felt story.
I will give you one
warning before you start reading this story.......... Please make sure you have
plenty of boxes of tissues because you will need them.
Interview:
Hi Derinda. Thank you so much for agreeing to let me interview you.
Now I know you from Young Adult and Teen Readers and I am one of the
lucky ones to not only have you on my friends list but you are your Admin team
have also helped promote my books. For that I would like to thank you all.
As you know I went out and bought your book ‘Today Only’ and I had to
have it as a paperback. I don’t know why exactly, but when I saw friends on
Facebook talking about it I knew I needed to have it as a paperback before my
normal ‘read it as an eBook, if I like I will buy paperback’.
I have to say that when it arrived I was scared to pick it up, but fate
kind of stepped in and broke my husband’s kindle (which I have stolen lol) so I
decided to take the bull by the horns and read it.
I was not sure what exactly to expect. Yeah I thought maybe I would shed
a few tears but OMG hun it was as if you had put your hand inside me and ripped
down the walls and made me sit up and pay attention.
There is a lesson to learn with this book and that is you only have one
life and that is precious and you need to live your life and take each day as
it comes and see all of the beauty around you and treasure it.
Anyway I am just rambling here and I know myself and other readers want
to know answers to a lot of questions.
What inspired you to write this story? I know at the beginning that it
says fictional but I felt that you must have experienced something like this to
be able to write this so beautifully.
My biggest inspiration was my daughter. However, Today Only was
written for everyone that has went through a similar experience. There is so
much that I hope people take from this book. I hope that they will know that
with love you can conquer the hardest tasks in life. I hope that people will
learn to see all the beauty life has to offer, as well as the importance of
family, memories and support. Most of all, value what we have in "Today
Only".
At the beginning when I first met Dee I thought that sounds just like
you and then you brought in Jodie and everyone else I thought OMG it so is you
and I laughed so hard as I could picture all of you acting that way. Is this
what goes on at UtopYA? Because I plan on being part of it one year and I am
not sure if I should be excited or scared lol.
You should be excited of course. LOL So much goes on at Utopya, but as
the saying goes “what happens in Nashville, stays in Nashville”
Soooooooooooo the Penis club………… is this real? Lol
*snickers* yes there actually is, however it was just something made for
giggles, it was a way to brighten people's days.
Have you managed to capture a cowboy yet? ;)
That would be a big NO! But I have high hopes :)
As a reader it was an emotional rollercoaster, was it hard to write?
Because I have written a few sad scenes in my books (nowhere near like yours)
and I needed tissues.
The ending was the hardest part to write for me. It actually made me bed
sick and a emotional wreck for days. I was so bad that my family asked me to
change the ending.
If I am honest I didn’t even know you were writing a book or had even
written one until I saw people posting about it on Facebook. Do you have any
other stories that you are working on? If so can you tell me about them.
Actually yes, I am hoping (crosses fingers) if everything goes okay. I
will be releasing the first book in “The Bailey Trilogy” at the end of
September.
What does the future hold for you Derinda? Do you have any other
projects besides writing that you would like to share?
Well I have some signings set up this year. I also will be working on
the yearly Charity event. Also 2 books to release.
Thank you so much for taking the time to answering my questions J
Author Bio:
I live in Maine. My biggest passion is
for my family and friends. I adore loving others as if it is the biggest gift
life can offer. I'm a read-a-holic, loves chocolate, cowboys and everyone on
Young Adult & Teen Readers Facebook page. My dream is to travel to
Australia one day and see a kangaroo. I am nothing but simple. I do a lot of
volunteer work. I have 2 beautiful daughters. 4 grandchildren, that constantly
ask me if I lived in the black & white days.
My inspiration would be my daughters.
Rita for her strength to keep fighting and constantly try to take care of me.
Even though sometimes she cant get out of the bed. Kayla, for helping pick up
all the pieces that seem to fall, when times get rough. And the love they have
for me.
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All these are cowboys are for you Derinda
Amazing! Penis Club? LOL Best wishes with your book!
ReplyDeletelol yes. She does explain it in the book and I laughed when I read it lol xx
DeleteI don't usually cry while reading books. I cried so hard reading this book that I had to finish it in the bathroom because I woke my husband up. I also laughed and learned. A beautiful and inspirational book that everyone should read!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for having me on your blog Lavinia! :Love the cowboys lol
ReplyDeleteI just finished "Erin the Fire Goddess: The Betrayal." Love the series! I saw "Torment is already available on Kindle, do you know when "Torment" will be available on the Nook?
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