What first inspired How a Star Falls?
It was a little
impression of an idea—my “star story” that would explore a community of stars
personified and follow one star’s journey to earth. But you could say the
inspiration behind How a Star Falls
as it actually turned out to be (a new-adult contemporary romance novella) came
from a combination of my life experiences after college (living at home for two
years and moving out for the first time this past summer) and a love for my
home county (and dancing). I think it ended up being a way for me to express my
feelings from the life transtion and to spend some time remembering things I
love about where I grew up.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
Well, I ended up
returning to my journal when I first started writing this novella. (I used to
write more story scenes by hand when I was in high school, but I’ve become a
computer fiend of late.) I didn’t write out the whole story with my pen, as it
eventually became faster to straight-out type, but it helped to get the story
flowing by avoiding the Internet a bit more and taking advantage of the lunch
hour at work.
But none of that
really lists any real quirks, does it? I’d say one of my author quirks is
incorporating music into my writing process. Singing and/or dancing to certain
songs helps me to more deeply feel my characters’ emotions and get into their
frames of mind—and it especially helps when I actually include dancing scenes
like the ones in How a Star Falls. :)
What do you most want your readers to know?
I want them to know
they’re not alone in their frustrations and longings. I want them to be
reminded of hope and happiness, even in the midst of those difficult feelings.
About the Book
Sweet NA
Contemporary Romance Novella
How does a
star fall?
Quickly. Completely. Unexpectedly.
Derrick Knolane escapes
to Trinidad Head most evenings, avoiding his apartment and planning for the day
he'll break free of Humboldt County. Working in a music store might be fine for
a while, but it's far from the goal he had in mind when he got his college
degree. Not to mention the fact that his roommate is a jerk and his family
won't stop trying to run his life.
Then Brielle falls into his world.
She claims to be a star. Not from Hollywood, but from heaven. He thinks she's
crazy. Certainly delusional. Yet, he can't just leave her alone on the cliffs.
So he takes her home.
And his whole world falls apart.
A heartfelt and fanciful contemporary romance novella, How a Star Falls
explores the uncertain season of new adulthood and shows that sometimes the
worst inconveniences make for the best miracles of all.
Author Bio
Amber Stokes
works as a content writer (marketing services) for a Christian publisher. On
the side, she self-publishes inspirational fiction depicting the seasons of
life and love. Her passion for books compelled her to earn a bachelor's degree
in English and to run her own freelance editing and publicity business for over
a year. Happily, this new chapter of her career takes place in the Pacific
Northwest—a part of the world she's always considered home. Learn more about
Amber’s books at www.SeasonsofaStory.blogspot.com.
Social Media Links
Twitter: @SeasonsHumility
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Endorsements
"Perfect for
when you want a whimsical, heartwarming read, How a Star Falls is more
than an inspirational romance...it's a wink and a smile."
- Joanne Bischof,
award winning author of This Quiet Sky
"Amber Stokes has perfectly expressed the challenges of twenty-something
life in her sweet contemporary new adult novella, How a Star Falls.
Brielle and Derrick's journey reminds us all of the search to find ourselves in
the midst of young adulthood. Their story is charming and wistful with emotions
we can all relate to experiencing at some point in our lives. It is a tale
about letting go in order to find yourself once again while never losing the
importance of who you are...and who you can be."
- Cerella Sechrist,
author of Gentle Persuasion and The Paris Connection
"Though not typically a reader of contemporary fiction, I found How a
Star Falls to be a wonderfully told story of both sweet romance and coming
to terms with the fact that even though life doesn't always turn out exactly as
we dreamed it would, even our undesirable circumstances can lead to a bright
future."
- Jaye L. Knight,
author of Ilyon Chronicles
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