Author Bio: Notes is D. G. Driver’s second book published by Fire and Ice. Her fantasy novel Cry of the Sea was released in 2014. She has published several award-winning, critically acclaimed non-fiction books as Donna Getzinger. She is an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit her web site to learn more about her, and follow her to keep up with future projects. Website | Facebook | Twitter
Favorite love song? I should probably say something current, but my favorite songs are old standards. “It’s Magic” sung by Doris Day is probably my favorite. Take a listen, you’ll see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRp1LZOk05o Why do you think that people connect with star-crossed lovers? When we develop crushes, they often seem to be on people we hardly know or are unavailable. That’s a universal feeling. We also all relate to finally finding someone and then losing them for reasons we can’t control.
Passing Notes blurb: Mark has finally gotten the attention of the girl of his dreams. Only, his lame attempts at romance through texts and emails seem to be turning her off. When he gets put in the back of the room in an over-full class at school, he begins to discover old notes giving advice about how to write a great love letter. At first he thinks he’s stumbled on some long-forgotten notes passed in class ages ago, but every time he reads them they seem directed specifically to him. They also appear at the perfect moment each time he needs more advice. It’s like someone is haunting him. How do the notes keep appearing? Who’s writing them? Why? And if Mark follows the ghostly writer’s advice, will he win Bethany’s love?
Have you ever been heartbroken? How did you get over it? Many many times. I had lots of short, painful romances when I was younger and then long, painful ones as I got a little older. I’m actually in my 2nd marriage, and, thankfully, it is very happy at 6 years running. Every heartache is different, but for me I would dive into my work, whether it be writing or performing and keep my brain busy. I’d hang out with friends and meet new people to replace that one that was now missing. Some of my most productive times are when I’m sad. I’m happy now, and I feel like I’m “cheating” on my husband and kids when I disappear into my office to write. What’s your favorite part about crafting romantic scenes? Most of my writing in the past has been for middle grade or has been academic, so romantic scenes aren’t my usual thing. In 2012 I got a job ghostwriting a series of adult romantic novellas. They were jam-packed with romance scenes. I guess what I want to accomplish is to have them feel natural and not sound corny or fake. I like dialogue that is playful and teasing and descriptions that are tantalizing but not graphic. I feel like I’ve done a good job only if I have a huge need to eat some chocolate and give my hubby a squeeze when I’m finished.
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Mark has finally gotten the attention of the girl of his dreams. Only, his lame attempts at romance through texts and emails seem to be turning her off. When he gets put in the back of the room in an over-full class at school, he begins to discover old notes giving advice about how to write a great love letter. At first he thinks he’s stumbled on some long-forgotten notes passed in class ages ago, but every time he reads them they seem directed specifically to him. They also appear at the perfect moment each time he needs more advice. It’s like someone is haunting him. How do the notes keep appearing? Who’s writing them? Why?
