Behind the Scenes of
“A Fresh Restart”
What inspired you to write this book?
Well, I recently become obsessed with romance novels. I’d
written one prior to A Fresh Restart, back in 2013 or 2014 I think,
called I Found My Heart in West Virginia. But I mean, I really
got on a romance kick and felt inspired to write another one (and I know I
can’t stop). I was also feeling homesick at the time, so the story naturally
took place in my hometown. Dade City, Florida is a very real place in Pasco
County, Florida – about an hour’s drive from Tampa. My next two romance books
(one is being edited and one is being written) also take place there.
What can we expect from you in the future?
A lot more books in the next year or two. After an extended
stint of writer’s block that I filled with writing nonfiction books (like my Think
You Know Your States? Series) the stories started flowing again. I work
best when I have multiple projects going (which might seem redundant). I have a
steamy romance (versus this one, which is more sweet) that is in editing, and
I’m writing another romance now that falls somewhere in the middle of the
spectrum. I also have a science-fiction thriller sitting on a back burner, and
the fourth volume of The Growing Roots Series (my most popular YA
series) is in editing, too.
Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in A
Fresh Restart?
Well, Josette is a fiery little thing with a heart of gold
who has suffered a lot of heartache – that honestly could have been avoided if
she hadn’t of friend-zones Walker when they were kids. She’s struggling to
remain self-sufficient and catches a few lucky breaks that definitely help her
out. She also has her family to lean on – mostly, her brother, Gunner, who she
is really close to.
Walker is your typical small-town man. He can fix everything,
he’s always moving, and he’s been pining for the same woman his whole life. Of
course, he never says anything about his real feelings, so it’s kind of his own
fault – and he’s honest enough with himself to admit it. He also has a heart of
gold, and a wonderful family. He’s especially close to his mother and his
younger brother, Dusty.
Where did you come up with the names in the story?
Well, honestly, I did a Google search to start with. I had a
thousand names running through my head. I knew I wanted a “southern” or
“country” name, since that would be true to the story. I also knew I wanted the
female character to have a feminine name that had a hint of masculinity to it.
I contemplated Josephine (a favorite name of mine since I read Little Women
as a child) but decided on Josette instead. I just love the names Walker, Gunner, Dusty – they sound
like modern day cowboys. Haha.
What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
Honestly, I loved the trip down memory lane. The house that
Josette inherits is based on my Mamaw’s house, and the town described in the
book is where I was born/raised during early childhood. I’ve been gone from
home for about a decade now and get quite
Who designed your book covers?
I actually design all my own book covers. I do some graphic
design with my content marketing, as a way to offer clients additional
services, and so I started creating my own covers at the start of my journey.
They’ve gotten much better overtime!
A sweet contemporary
friends-to-lovers romance novella with a strong dose of second chance
at love and a sweet HEA. No cliffhangers. (Heat Level: 2 flames.)
Josette Miller and
Walker Anderson grew up together in small-town, Dade City, Florida.
Inseparable during their youth, Josette dreamed of growing up and
moving away. When she left ten years ago, Josette didn’t know how
Walker really felt about her.
But Dade City just
wasn’t the same with Josette, and Walker left shortly after,
regretting he’d never told Josette how he felt. In a twist of fate,
Josette and Walker find themselves moving home within months of each
other. They aren’t kids, anymore, and the attraction this time
around is mutual. Maybe a “Fresh Restart” is just what they
needed to get their happily ever after.
Chelsea Falin is the 25
year old independent author of well over ten titles. She began
writing with intents to publish in 2006, at age 16, and finally
published in 2009, at age 19. Chelsea writes in a variety of genres,
including but not limited to: romance, young adult, comedy, cooking,
poetry, and dramatic fiction. Professionally, Chelsea is also a
freelance blog/article writer, web designer, and book blogger.
In her personal life,
Chelsea is the mother of a six year old daughter. In her free time,
she enjoys reading, writing, fishing, hiking, biking, traveling, and
spending time with her friends or family.
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