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What Role Does Destiny Play
When Stars Align is a captivating story that shows how love and goals intertwine and the beauty in how two people make their relationship work despite the challenges. What was the inspiration for the setup to your story?
I have worked in the medical setting for nearly fifteen years, and have listened to many coworkers express their concerns with finding the relationship/work life balance. Also, like Elsie, I have personal experience with dating a medical student while I pursued my own dreams.
In all my works, I want the story to feel as real as possible, so I believe in using a piece of “real-life inspiration,” meaning that the events happened but have been exaggerated or slightly modified to make for a more interesting read. For When Stars Align I used my personal experience with my breakup with said medical student and the following loss of my grandmother as the main influences for the beginning of the story’s plot. Once I decided to use these two these events as the inspiration behind When Stars Align, the rest of the story just sort of came to me.
Elsie and Augustus are compelling characters. What were some driving ideals behind the development of their relationship?
When it came to creating Auggie and Elsie’s characters, I truly challenged myself. Not only did I want to create complex, relatable and realistic characters, I also wanted the reader to be able to connect to a “modern day love story.”
To create their characters, I took different traits from various people I know. I would add and subtract traits from Elsie and Auggie’s characters until I felt I had created a interesting, well-rounded individuals. Using traits from people I know really helped me make them come to life on paper.
As far as creating a relationship that I believe many men and women around my age (we’ll just say 30 something) would be able to relate to, I tried to find issues that are relevant to now. Sadly, we live in a time where ghosting exes exists and I know many people who have been on one end of the “ghosting”. I felt many readers would be able to relate to this modern-day relationship issue.
We also live during a time where I feel many men and women have felt the stress of having a fulfilling career as well as a happy love life. That’s why I made this the main relationship struggle between Auggie and Elsie.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
What role does destiny play in matters of the heart? How much control do we really have over the outcomes of our own lives?
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
I am currently seeking a literary film agent for When Stars Align. I would love to see Elsie and Auggie come to life on screen.
I also have several completed manuscripts. At this time, I cannot share any more information other than that I am hoping to have another work published within a year’s time!
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When Stars Align
When Stars Align is a captivating story about how love and goals intertwine and the beauty in how two people make their relationship work despite the challenges they encounter. Elsie McCormick and Augustus Owens meet one night at a college party. Their lives forever change from that point onwards as they quickly fall in love and begin a relationship. This whirlwind romance develops into a bond full of promise and dreams.
The love story between Elsie and Augustus begins to unravel throughout the novel. Though it is not a smooth road, the two analyze the situation before continuing their journey together. The author depicts the reality of people who face conflicting goals and difficulties, even as they grow to love each other and support each other’s careers. The story does a great job of raising important questions about who is right or wrong in a relationship and whether an intense romance and love can overcome unexpected decisions. Can fate bring two people together and sustain their love through challenges?
E.K. McCoy approaches the story from the perspective of destiny and whether the love of our dreams will last for a lifetime. Elsie and Auggie have another priority on their list – their dreams. Elsie wishes to become a well-established musician, while Auggie plans to become one of the country’s best doctors. They move forward with their plans as they strike the perfect balance between their priorities. As they progress, their paths take them in various directions, ultimately impacting their life together.
The book addresses the unique challenges of relationships, the power of following one’s personal journey, and how this impacts Elsie and Auggie’s life as a couple. E.K. McCoy explores fate, and whether it plays a role in the outcome of their love and relationships. I found the book to be well written, providing an in-depth look at each character’s thoughts and conversations, with solid character development that draws the reader into their world.
When Stars Align is a fantastic read that uses compelling storytelling and rich emotions of joy, confusion, sadness, and acceptance in a brilliant style. This book tells a compelling romance story that would make an excellent adaptation to film. It’s a great novel for anyone who has faced the challenges of following love and a career path at once. The author offers a fantastic tale that reminds us of how we have to choose the place in life that will allow us to grow, with or without someone else.
Pages: 298 | ASIN: 1727884191
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