Character profile: Peaches Bastille from Summer & Joon

 Peaches was such a fun character to write. She's based on a combination of women I knew growing up. She's kind, caring, beautiful and bold. Peaches changes her hair, just as much as she changes her outfits. She's  a loyal friend and will help anyone in need. She always has Summer's back and adores Jacob.

Character profile: Dane Alexander from Summer & Joon

  

It was very important to me that the character Dane be written as an honorable man. Too many times, African American men are put into a stereotypical box of being absent fathers and abusive partners. I love the relationship Dane has with his son, and how he’s always looking out for Summer. He’s had hardship in his life, but with Summer’s help, he made it through. 

Summer & Joon Playlist

Wordless Wednesday

 

 Thanks to everyone who entered the Lilactyme Productions audiobook giveaway. Enjoy your books. Check out the heartwarming trailer for the Summer & Joon audiobook below.

Merry Christmas

Sending warm wishes to you& your family during this holiday season. May your home be blessed with love peace and happiness.

 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮,

𝓢𝔂𝓭𝓷𝓮𝔂

Céline Dion - O Holy Night

My favorite version of this song.

"The Shop Around the Corner" (1940)

This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. I try to watch it every year.

 

Giveaway

 To win a copy of the Summer & Joon, and My Heart in Seoul audiobooks, please answer question below. 

What was Summer son's name?

Find answer here:

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Wishing you a wonderful, splendid holiday season!

𝒲𝒶𝓇𝓂 𝓌𝒾𝓈𝒽𝑒𝓈,
𝒮𝓎𝒹𝓃𝑒𝓎

Waiting...

From 2015.

 

Growing up one of my favorite movies was "Sparkle", starring Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Phillip Michael Thomas, Dwan Smith and Dorian Harewood.  My sisters and I have watched that movie so many times, we probably can recite the script word for word. 

I paid homage to some of my favorite actors/actresses from the movie by naming some of my characters in "Brooklyn's Song" after them. For example, Brooklyn's best friend is named Lonette. 

Let me know if you recognize any of the other actors' names in the book.

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.”

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”

Readers want to know

 

Dear Readers:

Thank you for your support. It's always nice to hear from you. I'm posting a few of your questions, along with my answers. 

 Question: "Will there be a sequel to Summer & Joon?"

As much as I loved the story, I think it's complete. I won't rule out featuring  some of the characters in another story.

Question: "What inspired you to write Summer & Joon?"

I just wanted to write a straight up love story that takes place in the winter. Which happens to be my least favorite season. I wanted it to feel as though the diner folk  as well as the readers had a stake in Summer & Joon's relationship.

Question: "Was Dane still in love with Summer?"

Summer was Dane's first true love.  She nursed him back to health after his accident. They share a child and a history. I think he loved her, I'll let the readers decide if he was still in love with her.

Question: "  Can you tell me about the bunny Clyde?"

When I was a kid, my sister had this hefty  rabbit named Clyde. He would nibble on our books and shoes.

Question: "Scotty is an interesting character."

Yes,  there's something so pure  and sweet about Scotty. I really enjoyed writing him.

Question: "Is Joon based on anyone in real life?"

 Yes and no. I get asked that question  a lot. He's a combination of different people. 

Question: "How did you pick your songs?"

Music is such an important part of my life. It inspires me more than anything else.  I was stacking wood in the yard, and Spotify was playing. That's when  I heard  "So In love" by Curtis Mayfield. I stopped stacking the wood and had to find out the name of the song.  Once I heard it, I knew it was going to be Summer & Joon's song. Of course I adore Motown and the rest of the songs are some of my favorites.

Thanks for the questions.
I'll answer more next week.💓

Send your questions to: lilactymeproductions@gmail.com