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Shanora Williams is the author of the new novel Beautiful Broken Love. Her many other novels include Until the Last Breath. She lives near Charlotte, North Carolina.
Q: How did you create your character Davina, the protagonist of Beautiful Broken Love?
A: A lot of Davina’s characteristics I’d pulled from myself. It astounded me how much I resonated with her, honestly. Her strong will, her drive to keep going despite her heavy circumstances. Even down to her being the oldest sister who took care of everyone else more than herself growing up.
I didn’t expect her to turn out the way she did, but I loved her even more for it because I could relate to her struggles and brokenness.
Q: How was the novel’s title chosen, and what does it signify for you?
A: Funny enough, the title was originally Shouldn’t Be You. But after a while I was like hmm…no. That sounds way too negative and like she won’t end up with her happily ever after.
I didn’t want a title that sounded too quirky either. It needed to sound powerful and beautiful and messy because that is exactly what the main character’s love was to me. It was complicated, and Davina and Deke’s connection went much deeper than they anticipated.
After playing around with a few words, I decided to go with Beautiful Broken Love.
Q: Did you know how the novel would end before you started writing it, or did you make many changes along the way?
A: I did know how it would end. I knew they would both find their happiness, but I did change the last chapter before the epilogue to make it a full circle moment for both characters.
Q: What are you working on now?
A: I’m currently working on a book connected to Beautiful Broken Love. :)
Q: Anything else we should know?
A: Just that I hope whoever reads the book enjoys it! I’m excited (and very nervous) to share this heart-wrenching story with the world.
--Interview with Deborah Kalb
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