Can you
give us a brief overview of your latest book? Is it part of a series?
I Won’t
Break is a part of A Broken Love Story series. My
Lea, its prequel, was published last 2014. The story follows two overseas
students, Andrew and Lea, who came to America to study. One mistake changed
everything between these two, and it haunted them from the moment it happened
to the moment they were separated and met again five years later. The series,
as opposed to a regular romantic fairy tale, starts with this heart-shattering incident. Andrew and Lea’s journey to
overcome their fear and hatred is hard and full of self-doubt. But out of this
bitterness comes hope and love. In a nutshell, I Won’t Break is a rollercoaster read about second chances,
forgiveness, and self-acceptance.
Do you
have a favorite character?
I love writing Andrew because he’s such a
complex individual. He’s a hero, but not exactly a Prince Charming. He’s a
villain, but not a heartless demon. He’s loveable; he’s scary. Andrew is a
flawed man; he is real. It’s amazing to watch his character grows. I, too, grow
along with him. The experience of writing him is surreal and I cherish every
moment of it.
If you used a graphic designer, how involved
were you during the creative process of your cover?
I was quite involved in designing the cover,
especially during the brainstorming process. I explained my vision and
preferences, then my designer gave me feedback on what was doable and what was
not. Open communication is the key here. Once we agreed on the concept, I trust
my designer to visualize it.
What is
your writing process? Do you listen to music or do you like silence?
When I write, I prefer silence. I’m easily
distracted, so I always turn off my phones and internet when I’m down at my
writing cave.
Do you
outline your story or just go where the muse takes you?
Well, I’m kinda both. Story ideas usually come
to me in the form of scenes. I capture those scenes first, then develop them
into a plot. Not all scenes are useable in my rough plot though. I take the
ones I want and sorta ‘glue’ them together. I’m not sure if that’s the correct
way of outlining, but it works for me J
Did you
hire an editor to review your manuscript before publishing?
Yes and Yes! I always do. As matter of fact, I
work with more than just one editor. I work with a content editor, a copy
editor, and a proofreader. I cannot stress hard enough how important it is to
have qualified editors in your team. Writers write for themselves, a saying
says, but editors work for the readers. No writer should edit their own work.
We need fresh minds to review our draft before it goes to publishing.
What
have you’ve learned during your self-publishing journey?
I learn everything. I learn that writing is a
lonely job, but publishing a book is a team effort. Everyone I meet in the book
industry is my teacher. There’s no self-publishing school in the real world,
but working with each of the players (editors, designers, formatters,
marketers, bloggers, other authors) is the same thing. It’s like going to a
school specialized for writing and publishing.
Besides
Amazon, are there any other sites where your books are for sale?
Yes. Book Depository and other ebook retailers
such as Kobo, iBook, Scribd, Page Fondry, Oyster, and Barnes & Noble.
Besides
writing, do you have any other passions?
Travelling! Every time I visit a new place, it
automatically becomes a potential setting for my next book.
What’s
next for you?
I can’t imagine myself without writing, so
what’s next for me always involves writing. Currently I’m writing two novels, FLY (a YA Contemporary)
and LOVE,
THE SECOND TIME (a New Adult Contemporary). I’m planning to release them
sometimes in 2017 J. Wish me luck!
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Book & Author Details:
I Won’t Break by E.
Mellyberry
(A Broken Love Story, #2)
Publication date: February 2nd 2016
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult
(A Broken Love Story, #2)
Publication date: February 2nd 2016
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult
Synopsis:
Lea and Andrew’s
story continues in this sequel to My Lea. From the city of
San Francisco, the tale journeys on to the other part of the world: Jakarta,
Bali, and Tokyo.
It’s been five years
since Andrew walked out of his apartment and left Lea in America. Five long
years without any single contact. Andrew is now a twenty-eight-year-old man who
just inherited his father’s business empire and is about to marry the
granddaughter of the wealthiest man in Singapore.
At twenty-four, Lea
is in the early process of sorting out her life and career back in her home
country.
When Andrew’s father
passed away, they are reunited again for the first time since America.
Like it or not, they are forced to revisit their past and deal with their unfinished business. For most people, love is the answer to everything. But Lea and Andrew’s love is far from ordinary. Theirs is tainted by sin and guilt. And anger. Lots of anger.
Like it or not, they are forced to revisit their past and deal with their unfinished business. For most people, love is the answer to everything. But Lea and Andrew’s love is far from ordinary. Theirs is tainted by sin and guilt. And anger. Lots of anger.
What happened five
years ago that made Andrew leave?
What happened after
Twin Peaks?
What happened to their
baby?
Told in both past and
present events, I
Won’t Break tests the limit of love when faced with grief
and heartbreak, discovers the true power of forgiveness, and explores
the meaning of second
chances.
I Won’t Break
is the sequel to My
Lea (A Broken Love Story series) and cannot be read as a
standalone.
Due to mature theme and content, this book is not suitable for readers under 18.
Due to mature theme and content, this book is not suitable for readers under 18.
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AUTHOR
BIO:
Melly is a full-time mom, wife, and
fangirl. She used to work in a school and she’s very passionate about
education. She has been writing children’s books since
2011 under the name mellyberry. She
loves reading all kinds of books in her spare time, mostly MG, YA, NA,
contemporary, paranormal, and fantasy. She avoids horror and sci-fi as much as
she can.
Melly was born in
Indonesia and grew up in a multi-language environment. When she talks to
people, she could accidentally string words from different languages into one
sentence. When she does that, simply reminds her to speak properly.
Her ideal vacation
always involves a beach; usually it’s the Nusa Dua beach, Bali. She spent a few
years in USA to complete her Master degree. It was during that time that she’d
fallen madly in love with San Francisco and the Bay Area. According to her, San
Francisco is no doubt the most romantic city in the world.
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