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THE LAST WEEKEND OF
THE SUMMER is the story of a family getting together in Grandma’s lakeside
cottage. They all know that there is a significance beyond the end of the
summer season. Some think that Grandma Gloria might be dying and wants them
together one last time.
The three siblings,
Johnny, Buddy, and C.C. arrive with their own families and partners, along with
their much-troubled mother, Mary.
Some are dreading
another family get-together and some are ready to try to make the most of it,
but when they learn that their estranged father is also joining them, most of
them are thrown for a loop.
Jake and Mary’s
relationship had ended acrimoniously when the family was young and much of what
had happened back then was never really spoken of. As the weekend passes and
the real reason Gloria had brought them all together is revealed, the past is
thrust on all of them. Each one is forced to come to terms with all that had
impacted on them, all that had shaped them, and all that had never been out in
the open before.
Each one has to
come to their own terms with it all and . . . well, the reader must decide how
each one fared.
What's your favourite
quote about writing/for writers?
If you sit around waiting for inspiration, you are a waiter and not
a writer.
What's the best thing
about being a writer?
For me, the best part of being a writer is that I can create little
worlds that make far more sense than the crazy existence around me. I came to
writing after a long and varied career, as well as being a husband and father.
It is my reward to myself as I do it for me and it is what I find most enjoyable.
The hours are random in that some nights ideas have woken me and forced me to
my desk, but at the end I have something that I can be proud of—especially when
I receive positive feedback from a reader.
Where can people find out
more about you and your writing?
My website is http://peterdmurphy.com/
My Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/PeterDMurphyAuthor/
And I blog at https://peterdamienmurphy.blogspot.com/
And I can be reached @ author@peterdmurphy.com
Please drop by and feel free to write with any questions, comments,
or opinions you might like to share. I can be very social after I have had my
morning coffee.
Who is your favorite character in your book and why?
It is a very
difficult choice for me, but I would have to say Gloria—the grandmother. She is
coming to the later stages of an interesting life and has realized the value of
honesty while not forgetting the need to be compassionate and tolerant. And
while she does come to reconsider the wisdom of trying to force her family to
reconcile, she remains steadfast in her efforts. She is the rock that every
family needs.
Why do you think readers are going to enjoy your book?
Most of us have
grown up in families that can be both wonderful and terrible at different
times. This family is no different, but the reader has the liberty to form
preferences and allegiances to different characters without becoming caught up
in the dramas of real family relationships.
Where can a reader purchase your book?
A full listing
can be found on my publisher’s website. Please see the following for details
Who inspires you?
I am inspired by
young parents who find a way to balance all that life demands against the needs
of their children. I am inspired by those who overcome great odds to achieve
their goals and most of all, I am inspired by the old who encourage the young.
Who or what inspired you to become a writer?
As a child
growing up in Ireland, I became fascinated with story-telling which was once a
huge part of the culture that my parents had enjoyed as children. They were
kind enough to share some of it with me and in passing it on to my own
children, I came to realize that it was a most important part of human
existence. I also grew up in a house that was so full of books that I had no
choice but to read. My mother placed great importance on books and writing and
I guess I inherited some of that.
When you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?
Mid-morning, I
play guitar for an hour or so. Then I walk the streets of Lisbon with my dog,
stop for coffee, and people-watch the afternoon hours away.
Thank you to
Writers and Authors for allowing me the chance to “speak” with your readers.
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Really enjoyed this interview. I like learning about the author behind the book. And this was a fantastic read!
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