Interview: Lorenz Font, Author of Pieces of Broken Time
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Pieces of Broken Time A Novel byLorenz Font
Release Date: July 24, 2014Published by The Writers Coffee Shop
Available from: TWCS PH Web Page, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo Summary
When Blake Connor returns from Afghanistan, he wants nothing more than to hide from the world. He’s plagued by the memory of his best friend’s death and the pain of his own injuries. That same friend’s dying wish is just one more burden he must carry.
Jennifer Owens had expected to get married the moment her fiancé returned from the war, but the news of his death changed everything. When an unexpected letter arrives a year later, it raises new questions and opens old wounds. Her search for answers leads her to Blake’s doorstep.
Although Blake seems determined to keep her at arms’ length, Jennifer recognizes the beauty that lies beneath his scars and confronts him with the truth. Nothing will ever be the same for this broken ex-Army Ranger, but he must overcome his warped self-image and emotional scars if he’s going to be the man Jennifer deserves.
My Interview with the Author:
Q) Tell us a little bit about how the idea for this story got started.
A) Back in the days when I used to write fan fiction stories, I joined a one-shot contest which required the entries to be written based on the sentiment of a song of our choice. During that time, I was so into this song by Lifehouse entitled Blind. Back then, I was still terribly saddened by the ongoing war in Afghanistan. The backdrop, together with the song, inspired me to write about a broken man and his journey to self-acceptance.
Right after the contest, I made considerable changes in the plot and characters. The only portion I retained from the original concept was the main character’s flashbacks.
Q) What do you feel is the biggest lesson your main characters learn from their experiences in this story?
A) Outward appearance does not define a person. In our society, we have the tendency to gravitate to anything beautiful. An easy explanation for this is our subconscious associating beauty with perfection. We must remind ourselves that perfect beauty lay within us.
Blake went through a horrific accident that changed his life. He had to deal with blindness and the long and painful recuperation from the burns he sustained in an explosion. The resulting injury caused him to hide and he built a wall around him. It was a struggle for Jennifer to chip away those walls and make him understand that his appearance doesn’t mean a thing to her. He had to learn to love himself before he could accept the love Jennifer was offering him.
Q) How important was setting to the plot of the story?
A) A substantial part of the story deals with the flashbacks associated with the character’s stint in Afghanistan. The memories of the character’s unfortunate experience overseas served as the continuing torture for him. A part of the hero’s journey to healing came from the same memories that eventually faded into the background the moment he allowed the heroine to share his life.
Q) What is the significance of the title? What prompted you to choose it?
A) The title pertains to the different and significant periods in the main character’s life. The pieces of memories that continue to haunt him and constantly remind him that he is broken in more ways than he cared to admit.
Q) What do you think the military elements of the story bring to the main characters’ relationship that might otherwise be absent?
A) In this particular character’s case, he is loyal to a fault. He made a promise to a dying friend to care for his fiancé and even if his own emotion has been compromised, he honored his oath.
Q) What is your favorite genre to write? Will you be exploring genres you haven’t tried yet?
A) The paranormal and supernatural genre appeals to me the most. I enjoy the freedom of creating characters with abilities not inherent to humans. It allows me to explore parallel realms which would otherwise be absent if I was writing an all-human story. A genre I recently dabbled on caters to young adults. I have to say that the experience was quite thrilling and liberating. Although there were a few constraints, I can see myself writing more of this genre in the future.
Q) Which secondary character was the most fun to write?
A) Sam is a funny and down-to-earth character that brought color to the scenes he has with the brooding main character. He is a no-nonsense type of guy that wouldn’t take no for an answer. As much as I hate to admit it, there were instances that he outshined the hero of the story.
Q) What was your biggest challenge in writing and publishing this story?
A) The particular challenge that came with writing this novel is the amount of research that had to be done to achieve believability. I wanted to make sure that I painted a clear picture of a country I’ve never visited by watching videos and reading available articles regarding Afghanistan. I also spent a considerable amount of time researching about people, especially soldiers who are dealing with PTSD. Another area that posed as a challenge for me was the depiction of a burn victim. I made an effort to read about burn victims, their struggles with their limitations and their road to recovery.
Q) What is your next planned project? What can you tell us about it?
A) I’m currently finishing up Reckoning, the fourth book of The Gates Legacy- a vampire series. After Reckoning, I’m ready to jump onto another novel, a modern day fairy tale.
Q) Writing realistically and candidly about mental illnesses like PTSD can be difficult. What prompted you to tackle this subject?
A) It’s a timely subject as our country is dealing with returning soldiers from conflicts. Some have to deal with emotional issues while others cope with physical or psychological traumas. Although this story is geared toward romance, I want to bring to light the difficulties each soldier finds themselves in after being exposed to the horrors of war.
About
the Author
Lorenz Font discovered her love of writing after reading a celebrated novel that inspired one idea after another. She is currently enjoying the buzz from her previous novels: Indivisible Line, Feather Light, and the first two installments in The Gates Legacy series, Hunted and Tormented.
She currently lives in California with her husband, children, and two demanding dogs. Lorenz divides her time between a full-time job and her busy writing schedule.
Connect with Lorenz Font Twitter , Facebook, Goodreads, YouTube
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And revisiting several other great TWCS romantic titles and authors...
Pieces of Broken Time A Novel byLorenz Font
Release Date: July 24, 2014Published by The Writers Coffee Shop
Available from: TWCS PH Web Page, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo Summary
When Blake Connor returns from Afghanistan, he wants nothing more than to hide from the world. He’s plagued by the memory of his best friend’s death and the pain of his own injuries. That same friend’s dying wish is just one more burden he must carry.Jennifer Owens had expected to get married the moment her fiancé returned from the war, but the news of his death changed everything. When an unexpected letter arrives a year later, it raises new questions and opens old wounds. Her search for answers leads her to Blake’s doorstep.
Although Blake seems determined to keep her at arms’ length, Jennifer recognizes the beauty that lies beneath his scars and confronts him with the truth. Nothing will ever be the same for this broken ex-Army Ranger, but he must overcome his warped self-image and emotional scars if he’s going to be the man Jennifer deserves.
My Interview with the Author:
Q) Tell us a little bit about how the idea for this story got started.
A) Back in the days when I used to write fan fiction stories, I joined a one-shot contest which required the entries to be written based on the sentiment of a song of our choice. During that time, I was so into this song by Lifehouse entitled Blind. Back then, I was still terribly saddened by the ongoing war in Afghanistan. The backdrop, together with the song, inspired me to write about a broken man and his journey to self-acceptance.
Right after the contest, I made considerable changes in the plot and characters. The only portion I retained from the original concept was the main character’s flashbacks.
Q) What do you feel is the biggest lesson your main characters learn from their experiences in this story?
A) Outward appearance does not define a person. In our society, we have the tendency to gravitate to anything beautiful. An easy explanation for this is our subconscious associating beauty with perfection. We must remind ourselves that perfect beauty lay within us.
Blake went through a horrific accident that changed his life. He had to deal with blindness and the long and painful recuperation from the burns he sustained in an explosion. The resulting injury caused him to hide and he built a wall around him. It was a struggle for Jennifer to chip away those walls and make him understand that his appearance doesn’t mean a thing to her. He had to learn to love himself before he could accept the love Jennifer was offering him.
Q) How important was setting to the plot of the story?
A) A substantial part of the story deals with the flashbacks associated with the character’s stint in Afghanistan. The memories of the character’s unfortunate experience overseas served as the continuing torture for him. A part of the hero’s journey to healing came from the same memories that eventually faded into the background the moment he allowed the heroine to share his life.
Q) What is the significance of the title? What prompted you to choose it?
A) The title pertains to the different and significant periods in the main character’s life. The pieces of memories that continue to haunt him and constantly remind him that he is broken in more ways than he cared to admit.
Q) What do you think the military elements of the story bring to the main characters’ relationship that might otherwise be absent?
A) In this particular character’s case, he is loyal to a fault. He made a promise to a dying friend to care for his fiancé and even if his own emotion has been compromised, he honored his oath.
Q) What is your favorite genre to write? Will you be exploring genres you haven’t tried yet?
A) The paranormal and supernatural genre appeals to me the most. I enjoy the freedom of creating characters with abilities not inherent to humans. It allows me to explore parallel realms which would otherwise be absent if I was writing an all-human story. A genre I recently dabbled on caters to young adults. I have to say that the experience was quite thrilling and liberating. Although there were a few constraints, I can see myself writing more of this genre in the future.
Q) Which secondary character was the most fun to write?
A) Sam is a funny and down-to-earth character that brought color to the scenes he has with the brooding main character. He is a no-nonsense type of guy that wouldn’t take no for an answer. As much as I hate to admit it, there were instances that he outshined the hero of the story.
Q) What was your biggest challenge in writing and publishing this story?
A) The particular challenge that came with writing this novel is the amount of research that had to be done to achieve believability. I wanted to make sure that I painted a clear picture of a country I’ve never visited by watching videos and reading available articles regarding Afghanistan. I also spent a considerable amount of time researching about people, especially soldiers who are dealing with PTSD. Another area that posed as a challenge for me was the depiction of a burn victim. I made an effort to read about burn victims, their struggles with their limitations and their road to recovery.
Q) What is your next planned project? What can you tell us about it?
A) I’m currently finishing up Reckoning, the fourth book of The Gates Legacy- a vampire series. After Reckoning, I’m ready to jump onto another novel, a modern day fairy tale.
Q) Writing realistically and candidly about mental illnesses like PTSD can be difficult. What prompted you to tackle this subject?
A) It’s a timely subject as our country is dealing with returning soldiers from conflicts. Some have to deal with emotional issues while others cope with physical or psychological traumas. Although this story is geared toward romance, I want to bring to light the difficulties each soldier finds themselves in after being exposed to the horrors of war.
About
the Author
Lorenz Font discovered her love of writing after reading a celebrated novel that inspired one idea after another. She is currently enjoying the buzz from her previous novels: Indivisible Line, Feather Light, and the first two installments in The Gates Legacy series, Hunted and Tormented.
She currently lives in California with her husband, children, and two demanding dogs. Lorenz divides her time between a full-time job and her busy writing schedule.
Connect with Lorenz Font Twitter , Facebook, Goodreads, YouTube
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