When did you first get the urge to
write?
I’ve been writing since I was a around eleven. My
best friend and I put out a newspaper and peddled it to our family members.
Rather labor intensive.
What happened to your first-ever
manuscript?
My first-ever manuscript was on a yellow pad.
Probably got thrown out.
What does your family and friends
think of your passion for writing?
My friends try to guess which men my character meets
are real guys from my past. They were thrilled with my first cover and
supportive and many read my book. My mom touts my book on Facebook. (We set her
up on a photoshoot.) My sister is the only one who recognizes some of the men
in the book as former dates because we used to compare notes
when we were both dating.
Have you ever used someone you know as
a character in a book?
I have based some characters on, shall I call it
aspects of certain people. The boss lady in Eat Your Heart Out was
loosely based on a supervisor who loved to torture new teachers and played
favorites.
Tell us about this book.
The tag
line tells you a lot: They’re not ready to go
from friends to lovers. Will practice make perfect?
When a
tyrant in stilettos replaces her beloved boss, and her ex snags her coveted
job, teacher Dana Narvana discovers there are worse things than getting dumped
on Facebook. Even at her age. Time for the BFF advice squad, starting with
Dana's staunchest ally, Alex. Hunky colleague, quipster, and cooking pal
extraordinaire. But when the after hours smooching goes nowhere, she wonders
why this grown man won't make up his mind.
Actor
turned teacher Alex Bethany craves a family of his own and his new lifestyle
gives him the confidence to try online dating. Meanwhile he’s sending Dana
mixed messages in the kissing department. After a surprising event rocks
his world, Alex panics, certain he’s blown his chances with his special person.
From appetizers to the main course will these two cooking buddies make it to
dessert?
Funny
and bittersweet, Dana and Alex’s story will have you rooting for them all the
way to dessert.
Give us an example of a favorite
scene.
“So,
this is what it’s like being on a date with you.” Dana hesitated—caught
herself. “This isn’t a date, is it?
Her voice flattened
and she took a sip of wine. “Oh, I’m not belittling your gesture, bringing
me to this fine establishment. But it isn’t a date because you’re seeing that
woman, aren’t you? The one you asked me for advice
about.”
Alex fidgeted. Idiot. Asking
Dana how to recognize the signs a woman was interested––what had he been
thinking? What could be more awkward? This. This was definitely up
there on the list of more awkward moments.
“You’ve always been
straight with me,” she said, holding the wine glass in midair.
That little flash of skin
whenever she raises her arm. He
picked up his wine glass. At this rate, he’d have to order a second
bottle, simply to block his mind from going where it shouldn’t.
“Alex, do it again, be straight.”
He leaned in, took the glass
from her hand and put it on the table. “Come closer,” he said. “I want to
whisper sweet somethings in your ear.”
She bent toward him, a puzzled
but amused expression percolating, her face glowing in the subtle
lighting.
“Yes?” Her voice throaty,
challenging.
“This is a date,” he said and
tilted his head, brushed her lips with his, pulled back slightly, and did
it again.
Is this book part of a series?
Yes, it’s the second book in the Starting Over
series. Eat Your Heart Out is told from the point of view of both the
heroine and the hero.
Where can we buy your book? (buy
links)
Barnes
& Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eat-your-heart-out-shirley-goldberg/1138734045?ean=2940162478133
Apple
- https://books.apple.com/us/book/eat-your-heart-out/id1552301489
Book
Bub - https://www.bookbub.com/books/eat-your-heart-out-starting-over-book-2-by-shirley-goldberg
Goodreads
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56650276-shirley-goldberg-eat-your-heart-out
- other_reviews
EYHO
EXCERPT https://midagedating.com/yup-its-a-cover-reveal/
Tell us a little about yourself.
Shirley
Goldberg is a writer, novelist, and former ESL and French teacher who’s lived
in Paris, Crete, and Casablanca. She writes about men and women of a
certain age starting over because relationships are endlessly fascinating. Her
website http://midagedating.com offers a humorous look at
living single and dating in mid life, and her friends like to guess which
stories in her books and on the website are true. Eat Your Heart Out
is the second book in the Starting Over series. Middle Ageish,
the first, is available now. Her characters believe you should never leave home
without your sense of humor and Shirley agrees.
How can your fans contact and follow
you?
https://www.facebook.com/midagedating
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54758920-middle-ageish
https://twitter.com/mylifeasadate
https://www.instagram.com/shirleygoldbergauthor/
Amazon Author page:
https://www.amazon.com/author/shirleygoldberg
Thanks so much for hosting me today, Sandra. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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I love having you here, Shirley. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy release day!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! Happy release day, Shirley! Wishing you great success with EAT YOUR HEART OUT.
ReplyDeleteI loved that you and your friend put out a newspaper, Shirley! What fun! Wishing you all the best with Eat Your Heart Out! :)
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