BREAKING NEWS: Author Green has just released her highly anticipated novel, Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon, today, July 30, 2023. Set in a cozy hair salon in Terrigal during the vibrant 1980s, this latest offering follows the heartfelt journeys of four women in search of love and connection.
This novel arrives on the heels of Green’s previous successes, including The Bellbird River Country Choir and Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society. Her debut, The Inaugural Meeting of The Fairvale Ladies Book Club, was a Top Ten bestseller and received multiple nominations for prestigious awards, including the Australian Book Industry Awards.
In her own words, Green describes Lessons in Love as “a love story to community and connection,” emphasizing the importance of these themes in today’s society. “My grandparents moved to the Central Coast in the 1980s, and I spent a lot of time there, especially in Terrigal,” Green stated. Her nostalgia for the era, influenced by the album Girlhood by Hayley Marsten and character comedies featuring Casey Dressler, inspired the novel’s setting.
Green highlights the significance of salons as “hubs of connection,” where women gather not just for hairstyling but for emotional support and community building. “These are places we go to feel better about ourselves, to share stories, and to connect,” she explained.
With this being her seventh novel, Green shares that her writing process is deeply personal. She develops character profiles that help her understand their stories, allowing them to reveal themselves naturally. “I learned long ago not to get in the way of stories when they want to come through,” she remarked.
Readers can expect to find relatable characters and authentic dialogue that resonate with their own experiences. “People want to see themselves in my stories; they want to feel they are part of the narrative,” Green noted.
For those eager to hear more from Green, she will be giving a talk at Erina Library on August 21, 2023, at 10:30 AM. Interested attendees can book their spots through www.trybooking.com/DDAMR.
With Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon now available, readers are encouraged to dive into this emotional journey, perfect for fans of heartfelt storytelling and community-focused narratives. Don’t miss your chance to discover what makes this novel a must-read!
