Welcome, Liz Grace Davis to the blog today. She's discussing her release, Chocolate Aftertaste.
When did you begin
your writing career?
To
tell you the truth, I don’t really know. I just started writing. I published my
first novel in January.
How do you
develop your plots and your characters? Do you use any set outline?
I
usually don’t use an outline unless I’m stuck. But I am starting to get myself
used to outlining before writing a novel. Actually, my upcoming novel,
Honeysuckle & Jasmine, is outlined. I’m so proud of myself.
Is there a
genre(s) that you’d like to write that you haven’t tackled yet?
Historical
Romance. Maybe one day I’ll have the guts.
What did you
want to be when you grew up?
I
just wanted to be happy. I didn’t have a very happy childhood. It inspired my
novel, Tangi’s Teardrops.
What do you like
to do for fun and relax?
I
love to sit back with a good book and my favorite snacks. Designing book covers
is also my second love, after writing.
Now, about your story, Chocolate Aftertaste What can you tell us about it?
Chocolate Aftertaste is the story of a woman, Nora, who has a very controlling father. He makes all the important decisions in her life, even when it comes to her love life. All her life she has done her very best to live up to his expectations, sacrificing her own happiness.
Until
she almost makes a major mistakes and realizes it’s time to take back the
control. She flees to another town looking of a new beginning and maybe love.
She soon learns that starting over and falling in love brings along its own challenges.
But what matters most is that she has made her own choices and is ready to
enjoy the benefits of those choices and deal with the consequences.
What influenced
the idea for this story?
The
fact that there are so many people out there who sweep their dreams under the
carpet just to make others happy. We sometimes give people too much power over
our lives.
What was the
most difficult thing/scene to write in this story?
Every
scene in which Nora got her heart broken broke mine. But I had to trust she
would make it out of the ashes.
What makes this
couple perfect for one another?
They
went through a lot together. The challenges they encountered polished their
love. The love they feel for each other is not just a fairytale. It’s real.
Did the story
turn out the way you planned from the beginning? If not, what change happened
that you didn’t expect?
The
ending was rewritten twice. In the first ending, I chose a different man for
Nora. But I wasn’t satisfied at all. I couldn’t shake the feeling that he
wasn’t the right man for her. In the end I allowed her to make her own choice.
What do you hope
readers take with them after they’ve read this story?
Take
advice from other people but make your own choices. It’s your life. Only you
know your heart’s deepest desires.
Fast & Fun:
Harry Potter or
Twilight?
Twilight
Wine or beer?
Wine.
Chocolate or
Vanilla?
None.
Salty?
Heels or running
shoes?
Both
please.
What place to
travel is on your Bucket List?
The
Maldives
Twitter: @Liz_Davis1
Blog:
www.novel-moments.blogspot.com
Email: Liz_davis1ahoo.com
Thank you for
stopping by, Liz. We wish you the best of luck.
Kacey,
thank you so much for the interview. I really enjoyed answering your questions.
I wish you a lovely day.
Chocolate
Aftertaste
Liz
Grace Davis
At
her pre-wedding dinner, Nora Darkin, the daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur,
discovers her fiancé is not the man she thought he was. As her father hoists
his glass to toast them, she makes an announcement: there will be no wedding to
her father's right-hand man.
Due
to the fresh rift driven between her and her father, Nora escapes to the quaint
town of Dreara. Determined to live her life her own way, she makes new friends
and pursues her lifelong desire of becoming a chef. Ethan Danes, a neighbour
with his own broken heart, helps soothe hers.
Just
as Nora discovers what it means to be happy, and she begins to fall in love
with Ethan, a woman from his past re-enters his life…
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Excerpt:
Nora turned her attention back to the reality in front of
her. She hated arguments; sometimes she wished she could hide somewhere, just
wait them out. Unfortunately, life was not like that.
She lifted her eyes to meet Liam’s. The ice in his eyes had
not melted. She dropped her gaze.
Instead of flirting with her appetite, the large marinated
tiger prawns made her stomach queasy, and the oriental noodles looked like
neglected yarn left out in the rain. From the way he dissected his steak,
Liam’s appetite was just fine. She gritted her teeth as his knife scraped the
porcelain plate.
Unable to bear the silence between them, she leaned forward
and whispered, “I hate it when you ignore me.”
“What do you want me to say?” He chewed the last of his food
and waved for the waiter. “We’re done.”
The waiter nodded and scuttled over to remove their plates.
When the waiter was out of earshot, Nora hissed through
clenched teeth, “I wasn’t done.”
Liam took a swig of water, probably wishing it were
something stronger. “You didn’t look like you were hungry.”
“Stop treating me like a child,” she snapped.
“Stop acting like one.”
Nora’s cheeks heated. She contained her anger with
difficulty. “That’s really insensitive.”
“What do you want from me, Nora?” A vein pulsed in his neck.
“What exactly do you want me to say?”
“Say you want me to be happy.” Her eyes brimmed. “Don’t ask
me to get rid of my best friend.”
He loosened his tie—and then slammed his fist on the table,
knocking over Nora’s glass of water. The silver stream raced straight for her
lap.
The waiter appeared as if from nowhere to replace the white
tablecloth with a new one. Nora forced a smile and whispered an apology. The
waiter nodded, and a minute later he left.
Ignoring the curious looks they got from the other diners,
she dabbed at the moisture on her black jeans. “You can’t always explode every
time I refuse to do what you want.”
Liam ignored her. “Ask to pay. I want to leave.”
Nora flinched, but abided. Paying wasn’t so bad—so long as
it was fair. On their first and second date, he paid. On their third and a few
more after that, they went Dutch. After one year, he asked her to pay for an
occasional meal until it became an unspoken arrangement between them. The only
thing Liam had paid for himself in three years was her engagement ring.
About the Author:
Liz
Grace Davis grew up in Angola, Namibia, South Africa and Germany. She now lives
with her husband in Vienna, Austria. 
Growing
up, Liz spent most her days in libraries, diving into the world of books. In
her spare time she reads a lot, travels, creates jewelry and designs digital
scrapbooks. That's of course when she's not weaving stories. She's in her
element whenever she is doing anything that requires creativity.
Liz
is the author of a young adult fantasy novel, Tangi's Teardrops, and a romantic
women's fiction novel, Chocolate Aftertaste.
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