Mocha lattes are yummy but they can be regrettable! Men are Like Mocha Lattes is a fun, lighthearted read based on author Lisa Summers' own quest to find the perfect guy. In addition to publishing her first novel, Lisa also writes for the Toronto star. She took a few moments out of her day to share some insights with us and offer up some free copies of her new book!ChickAdvisor
This story is based on your own search for Mr. Right. How much of it is autobiographical and how much is fiction?
Lisa Summers
Sadly, my book is more autobiographical than fiction. I exaggerated certain details and characters to make the book more entertaining, but I think the parts that seem the most fictional are actually the ones that were real.
I remember when I showed the first draft to an acquaintance to solicit feedback. She told me it was “unbelievable” that the main character, Lindsay, would actually stay with a guy who treated her so badly! Inside I was thinking, “Hmm ... I think there’s a lesson in here somewhere!” So, I actually had to go back and re-write certain sections to make Lindsay’s love interest Drew, more likeable, and to give Lindsay more of a backbone than I actually had in real life.
Also, the part about the meteorite crash at the neighbour’s house was also true, although it happened down the street, not right next door. At the time, I took it as a cosmic sign to take a very long hiatus from men!
ChickAdvisor
Describe your worst date ever.
Lisa Summers
I met a guy on Lava Life who described himself as white, single-never-married, non-smoking, with no kids. He also said he was a lawyer. Well, when we finally met for dinner, he turned out to be East Indian, a heavy smoker and was going through a divorce. Not only that, but he had a ten- month old baby! I couldn’t believe it. The only part that was true was that he was a lawyer (go figure). He seemed to be on the hunt for a wife and after dinner, he insisted I help him shop for Christmas gifts for his kid and wrap them with him. He was totally nuts – very aggressive and domineering. Worst. Date. Ever.
ChickAdvisor
What is the best part about being single?
Lisa Summers
Honestly, being single is under-rated if you ask me! The best part is having freedom: Freedom to choose what you eat for dinner; freedom to choose when, how and with whom you spend your free time; where you vacation, everything.
ChickAdvisor
After all of those disposable dates, how/when did you know your husband was The One?
Lisa Summers
I’m glad you asked because maybe my litmus test will help other women: I realized he was “ the one” when I realized I was really happy with him, and not comparing our relationship to other people’s relationships. In the past, I’d look at my girlfriends’ relationships and think, Man, she’s so lucky. He buys her flowers, he’s so affectionate. I wish Wally/Gavin/Frederic were like that. With my husband, I felt like I was the lucky one!
ChickAdvisor
If you could go back and give some advice to your single self, what would it be?
Lisa Summers
That the best chance I have of meeting a great guy is to become the best version of myself that I can. I would advise really working on my self-confidence and creating a life that makes me genuinely happy without a man.
I’ve learned the hard way that some of the old clichés are true: The happier and more “whole” you are as an individual, the more likely you’ll attract someone who’s also a healthy, whole individual. It’s when you’re looking for someone out of a place of neediness or desperation, in other words, when you’re looking for someone to make you happy, that the disastrous Lava Life dates happen!
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Product Review Club
We know you love Chicklit, and here's your chance to score 1 of these books for free! Lisa is offering a free copy to 3 members of our Product Review Club. If you are part of the club, you will receive an email with instructions shortly.
This offer will be available to those of you who do NOT live in Toronto. Isn't that refreshing? We have been doing so many great events in the city and want to make sure that even though you don't live here you can still score some treats!
Sex and the City Give Away
Lisa is also generously providing a free copy of the book to each of you who have purchased tickets to our Sex and the City Chicks Night Out! Sweeet!
Read an excerpt from this book.
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