A few months ago, on a difficult day for most of the Jewish population, I received a copy of Eight Nights to Win Her Heart by Miri White. It brought some #JewishJoy into my day. Since then, I read it and really enjoyed it. (See my review.) Not only is there major Jewish representation in this novel, but there's also disability representation, as one of the main characters has hearing loss. (Something that's also personal because of my family.) So I am pleased to have Miri at CLC today. You may also know her as Laura Brown, who visited us around Passover time in 2020. Miri is here to talk more about Eight Nights and she has one copy to share with a lucky reader!
Miri White and her quirky family live in Massachusetts in a home filled with games, sarcasm, and a hefty amount of pets. When not writing she can be found trapped under a purring cat, drinking copious amounts of flavored coffee, and hoping her music making teenager will compose something to go along with her books—no such luck yet. Writing has always been a passion for her and bringing underrepresented characters into the spotlight is a thrill. (Bio courtesy of Miri's website.)
Andie Williams is not looking forward to spending her first Chanukah alone after her father’s death. About to lose her job, with her only prospect across the country for another work opportunity, she could use some chutzpah to make it through the eight nights alone.
Leo Dentz has had a crush on the girl across the hall from his apartment for years but has never had the courage to say anything—until she drops her grocery bags and he notices her drug store Chanukah candles. Ready to take a chance outside of his comfort zone, Leo offers to join Andie on the first night, sharing his dinner with her.
As Andie and Leo fall for each other one night at a time, and the clock ticks down on Andie’s move, will this season of miracles light their way forward? (Courtesy of Amazon.)
—Jean Meltzer, international bestselling author of The Matzah Ball
“A gentle and poignant tale of second chances, forgiveness, and hope, perfect for the Hanukkah season or all year round.”
—Felicia Grossman, author of Marry Me by Midnight
“White's slightly magical second chance romance deserves a place on your Hanukkah shelf.”
—Stacey Agdern, author of Miracles and Menorahs
“This is a sweet holiday romance packed with eight nights’ worth of sparks, family dynamics, and the challenges one faces when forced to choose between personal growth and professional.”
—Heidi Shertok, author of Unorthodox Love
What is one thing you would tell the debut novelist version of yourself?
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Which character was easier to write, Andie or Leo?
Andie was easier to write. I think partly because her character started more solid and went through less changes than Leo did. Andie is also loosely inspired from Lucy from While You Were Sleeping, which definitely helped!
If Eight Nights to Win Her Heart were made into a movie, what songs would you put on the soundtrack?
I don’t often build music soundtracks for my novels, so I don’t have anything truly thought out. Most holiday movies do have holiday songs making up at least part of the soundtrack. There are not a lot of well-known Chanukah songs, and as fun as it is, I wouldn’t want to use Adam Sandler’s Chanukah Song. I’d love to see some of the more traditional songs filtered in, and then something from The LeeVees, such as "Applesauce vs Sour Cream," which goes along with the next question!
What is your favorite thing to dip latkes in? Applesauce or sour cream? Or something else?
Team applesauce here! Though I do tend to enjoy my latkes plain most of the time. I did write in the applesauce vs sour cream debate into Eight Nights since Andie is a preschool teacher and I have her making latkes with her preschoolers.
If your life was a TV series, which celebrity would you want to narrate it?
Ryan Reynolds. I’d let him have fun with, it would make my life sound a lot more interesting!
What's the last movie you saw that you would recommend?
A bit ironic considering my last answer, but Deadpool vs Wolverine. I finally got to watch it. A bit too much gore, for my taste at least, but lots of laughs and I do enjoy the breakdown of the fourth wall.
Thanks to Miri for chatting with us and for sharing her book with our readers.
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9 comments:
Going skiing with my now grown sons.
We open our gifts on Christmas Eve after a delicious dinner.
For many years we had a wonderful Chanukah celebration with family and friends at our home. Latkes, numerous salads, sweets and treats and then we would have the best time ever with singing songs, storytelling and finally light the menorah and open gifts. For adults and kids this was a memorable occasion.
My favorite holiday tradition is decorating my Christmas tree 🎄
Attending city's tree lighting ceremony
Visiting family in Michigan.
Im visiting my family in Iowa.
Spending time with family. Thank you for the giveaway.
My favorite holiday tradition is waiting for the local Scout group's Santa float to come around the streets.
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