Layers by Sigal Ehrlich
Publication date: October, 2013
Genres: Adult, Contemporary,
2. Do you smoke?
Define smoking… Just kidding, no I don’t.
3. When was the last time you got angry?
I’m a mother… I guess that answers the question.
4. When was the last time you laughed until you cried?
6. What character would you have liked to have played?
Beatrix Kiddo aka The Bride from Kill Bill.
7. "Sex and the City reruns", "Desperate Housewives" or "Gossip Girl"?
Sex and the City, in one word: Samantha.
8. Who do you currently have a crush on?
The guy at the car wash, he always throws in one of those little trees fresheners for free.
9. What's the best moment of your day?
The first coffee of the day, alone!
10. Which of your books is your best?
Though I like them all, I do… I’d go with Inner Core.
Publication date: October, 2013
Genres: Adult, Contemporary,
According to Hayley love is a subject of ridicule, a myth created by hopeless romantics.
When Hayley makes a resolution to declare her loose lifestyle era R.I.P, it’s all good in theory…
That is until she meets Daniel Stark, a well-respected, mid-thirties business man who is known for his short temper, lack of steady relationships as well as his strict preserve of his private life.
Opinionated, sharp tongued Hayley accidently steps into his office leaving Daniel resolved to put Hayley in her place and have her in his bed.
Both Hayley and Daniel can’t avoid the immediate instigation of the attraction between them.
In a unanimously agreed upon verdict by Hayley and her two best friends, Ian the gay self-absorb, aspiring model and Natasha the witty, borderline neurotic soul mate, Daniel Stark is to be Hayley’s pure physical attraction, emotions aside era closure.
Will it indeed be a closure, or a beginning to something neither Hayley nor Daniel ever bargained for…
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{Interview}
How would you describe Layers?
Layers is a plunge into the world of a
sassy, confident woman that meets her equal and together take a leap into the
unknown. While both protagonists have their share of flaws and fears to
overcome, they try to take a chance on the relationship thing which they so far
dreaded, only to find out it’s not as bad as it seems.
Who is your favorite character in the
book? And what was your favorite scene to write?
This is like asking who’s your favorite
masseuse. I honestly like them - all, really. Though, if I have to choose one,
it’ll have to be one of the supporting characters, Ian. Ian is the best friend
everybody secretly wishes they could have, he is so full of life and his “I
don’t give a damn” attitude is just admirable. Frankly, I wish sometimes
I could be a little Ian.
My favorite scene to write would be the
scene when Daniel confronts Hayley after he finds out some disturbing
information. It was an emotionally draining scene that got my heart to wrench
and took some time to get over. Before actually typing it, the dialog and a
certain song were eating at my mind for a long while.
How much of the book is realistic?
It’s mainly fiction, though there are
some minor parts taken from real life, consciously and unconsciously. For
example, in my past so called “corporate life” I worked at the equivalent of
“Stark SW.”
Also, one of the supporting characters
is based on a person who’s very close to my heart. And surprisingly, after
actually editing the manuscript I’ve realized Daniel and my hubby share some
similarities. The last, for sure, was unconsciously done.
You have quite a few steamy scenes in
the book, are these scenes easy to write?
The steamy scenes weren’t exactly easy,
because, I’m not a fan of using explicit descriptions so I had to tone down the
acts and have the emotions speak instead of actually “showing” the “bites and
pieces”.
Where do you get the ideas for these
scenes?
A lot of practice and research of
course. Not…
Just as any other scenes, my wild
imagination. Talking about steamy and wild imagination, you should read those
parts in the sequel, let’s just say that I was very pregnant when writing it…
pregnancy hormones, if you know what I mean… Stay tuned *winking*
What is the funniest experience you
have had while writing Layers?
It was in an annoying “writer’s
block,” I’ve mocked one of the more intense scenes, I’ve actually rewritten it
parody style. I literally laughed throughout the entire rewrite and it was
actually a quite liberating experience. Though, it didn’t solve the block
issue.
With as many Contemporary Romance which
feature rich men and the women who “tames” them out there, what sets Layers
apart in the fast growing genre?
I believe that the uniqueness comes
from the tone in which the book is written. It’s a light and fun read, even the
sorrow infused parts are laced with a touch of humor. That, together with the
fact that Daniel is not your typical multi-millionaire, Hayley’s sassy
personality, the dynamics between the characters as well as the supportive
characters just adds the special something that sets it apart.
Which of the characters was the
hardest to write?
Hayley, the protagonist, on one hand
she is so together and confident but then she has all those doubts that you
feel like shaking her to set her back in place. So basically showing her
weakness was hard.
How are you publishing this book and
why?
Though I’ve been offered a publishing
contract I’ve chosen to self-publish.
Why? Due to major control freakery…
Just kidding, or not.
Since the contract that I’ve been
offered wasn’t what I’ve expected in terms of handling and marketing, I’ve
decided to engage with some very talented people that helped polish and publish
Layers. I just hope I won’t live to regret this decision. *Awkwardly smiling*
What are you currently working on?
I’m working on Inner Core, Layers’
sequel which I intend to release in a few short months. Inner Core is
about the next step of Hayley’s and Daniel’s relationship, when love is there
but there’s so much more to grow into while facing setbacks and learning to
accept each other no matter what the differences are. As in Layers, also Inner
Core is entwined with fun and light scenes and while there is angst there’s
always an iota of humor to make it bearable.
Are the names of the characters in your
novels important?
I find the names to be extremely
important, I believe that the name have a great weight in the overall creation
of a character. Usually I choose a couple of names and imagine them in some
scenes to test how it sounds in my head.
For example, Hayley, from my point of
view could not be a better name for Layers’ protagonist. It’s a name that
describes a confident, creative and original, person, just like Hayley is.
What is the biggest high of being a
writer?
When someone is moved by your story,
relates and falls in love with the characters. That’s absolutely priceless.
For your own reading, do you prefer
ebooks or traditional paper/hard back books?
I used to be a hard back kind of gal
but you know what they say: “once you go Kindle, you never go back”. Kindle, I
already have two and have my eyes set on the new paper white. (hint, hint,
hubby…)
What novel are you most looking forward
to reading this year?
I’d have to say the new Bridget Jones:
Mad About the Boy book. Like many others of my generation, this was the
book in our twenties, yeah, that’s how old I am… So having a peek to
Bridget’s future is like some sort of a sweet closure treat.
Are there any occupational hazards to
being a novelist?
I’m quite positive that there are many.
Speaking for myself, I’d go with mild spacing symptom. In some cases it’s
really hard to stay connected to the present; many times the lines between
reality and imaginary get blurred.
What is your favorite film and why?
I’m debating between two of
Tarantino’s films, Kill Bill and Inglorious Bastards. Why? Can
someone really define Tarantino? In two words, twisted perfection.
Quickies:
- What it
your favorite gadget?
Ehem, define gadget… *winking*
Okay, my beloved Kindle.
2. Do you smoke?
Define smoking… Just kidding, no I don’t.
3. When was the last time you got angry?
I’m a mother… I guess that answers the question.
4. When was the last time you laughed until you cried?
I try to do that as often as possible.
5. Was there a movie that you could not bear to see until its end?
Any private wedding movies, is there anything more boring than these? If you want to make someone suffer slowly and painfully, show them your wedding movie…
5. Was there a movie that you could not bear to see until its end?
Any private wedding movies, is there anything more boring than these? If you want to make someone suffer slowly and painfully, show them your wedding movie…
6. What character would you have liked to have played?
Beatrix Kiddo aka The Bride from Kill Bill.
7. "Sex and the City reruns", "Desperate Housewives" or "Gossip Girl"?
Sex and the City, in one word: Samantha.
8. Who do you currently have a crush on?
The guy at the car wash, he always throws in one of those little trees fresheners for free.
9. What's the best moment of your day?
The first coffee of the day, alone!
10. Which of your books is your best?
Though I like them all, I do… I’d go with Inner Core.
One last thing before you go?
Thank you so much for having me here
and I’ll take this opportunity to shout a big thank you to all those who read
and reviewed –
I’m grateful to you!
{Giveaway}
AUTHOR BIO:
By
teen age, Sigal already lived in three different continents where she
had the luck to experience and visit varied places, meet unique people,
which only helped fuel her overly developed imagination. Currently,
Sigal calls Estonia home where she lives with her husband and three
kids.
Not exactly sure where they will end up next…
When she is not hiding in her office, writing, she enjoys music, reading and taking care of her little clan.
With a great believe in "don’t wait for things to happen - make them happen," she enjoys anything exciting life has to offer.
Not exactly sure where they will end up next…
When she is not hiding in her office, writing, she enjoys music, reading and taking care of her little clan.
With a great believe in "don’t wait for things to happen - make them happen," she enjoys anything exciting life has to offer.
Links:
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