Where I Write with Dina Silver, author of Kat Fight & One Pink Line

The seriously funny, fabulously flawed Kat Porter has arrived, and she may just steal your heart—not to mention your boyfriend.

Readers everywhere will revel in this sharp-witted, well-meaning whirlwind in author Dina Silver’s hilarious new novel, Kat Fight. In her quest for love, Kat makes every wrong turn, juggling two men, one best friend, and her own deeply confused heart’s desires. Kat Porter is a consummate romantic, eager for her chance to find love and commitment. But after her boyfriend of four years, Marc, begins to grow apathetic and sends her calls straight to voicemail one too many times, Kat finally musters the courage to confront her so-called sweetheart, who seems more interested in dodging her than courting her. Though she’s no fan of ultimatums, Kat is at the end of her considerable wits, and lobs a massive one his way, completely confident that he’ll make the right decision when faced with losing her. He doesn’t.

With radio silence from Marc, Kat’s lifelong dream of finding a husband and forging a family is decidedly on the skids. That’s when her childhood friend Julie steps in, forcing Kat on a blind date to help her move beyond the break-up. Not only does Kat botch the setup, she instead finds herself in hot pursuit of Julie’s love interest, Ryan Sullivan. A man who, in addition to literally taking her breath away, is the living, breathing personification of everything Kat wants in a husband.

Can Kat connect with the man of her dreams without hurting two of the people she cares most about? At the same time, she must also contend with the quips of her beloved catty coworker Adam, her bi-polar boss Brooke, and a string of comic, unpredictable plot twists. All the while, Kat’s cheeky perspective and generous heart will leave readers adoring every moment of her journey while chuckling and cheering for the ever cute, razor-sharp Kat as she fights to land the love of a lifetime.

About the author

A graduate of Purdue University, Dina Silver has spent the past fifteen years feeding her red wine habit by working as a copywriter in the advertising industry. In addition to writing ad copy, she formed Dinas Ideas (dinasideas.com), a greeting card company, in 2003. Dina serves as the sole writer and designer for the business and has penned over 300 greeting cards since its inception. After seeing the bulk of her professional prose on brochures and direct mail pieces, she is delighted to have made the transition to novelist this year.

Additionally, she enjoys talking about herself in the third person.

Find out more about Dina at http://www.dinasilver.com/

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“Me? I work in a cave.” Where I Write with David Klein, Clean Break

Today’s Where I Write must be the most creative one we’ve had yet. Thanks to David Klein for drawing his self-described “cave” and telling us all about where his words make it on to paper. I think you’re going to like this one ladies. 

- Laura

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My closest friend is a builder. One day he works on site at a custom home he’s building, the next day at a police station he’s renovating, another day at a school where he’s adding on a gymnasium. He gets around. He sees things. 

Me? I work in a cave. Sometimes I call it the coal mine. Same place, day after day. Same desk, same chair. Same view—which isn’t much since my office is in a basement and the windows are tiny and high. I see the low branches of a bush in my side yard.

I wrote Clean Break sitting down here, as well as my first novel, Stash. It’s a quiet spot, even when the kids are home (ages 13 and 12; they can make noise). Two of the walls are midnight blue. Two are an electric green. On the wall across from me hangs a print of Niagara Falls from a painting by Frederick Church. I love Niagara Falls. My mother was from there and I visited the falls a hundred times as a kid.

My desk is L-shaped and glass topped, its surface smooth and cool and hard. On my right is a glass and mirror display case that once held pies in a diner. I converted it to a bookshelf and now it displays my favorite novels, which I stare at in hopes of magic passing to me. Or a slice of pie from the past. More bookshelves behind me. Two lamps on my desk. An old gooseneck from my childhood, and a techie glass and composite thing I’ve carried around for twenty years.

Laptop, printer, files. Family photos. Kids’ artwork. Fake plant hiding a mess of wires and cables. Everything in order. My space has to be neat for me to write, although neatness itself is not enough. Everything else must converge, too: inspiration, determination, discipline. Some days it does. Some days I’d rather be building a house with my friend.

David Klein is the author of Clean Break, published by Broadway Books. Praised by Kirkus Reviews for his “nimble storytelling style” and “richly intertwined stories,” Klein is revered for his suspenseful plots and sharp psychological insight. In CLEAN BREAK, four lives intersect in a thrilling tale of addiction, violence and deceit. He currently lives in upstate New York. 

• David’s website: http://www.bydavidklein.com
• Find David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-Klein-Author/165778386237
• Find David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/byDavidKlein

Find Clean Break on Amazon now!

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