An Interview with Agay Llanera, author of ONCE UPON A PLAYER + GIVEAWAY

 

Gorgeous college senior Val Fabian is a player in every sense of the word. She's the star spiker of her university's volleyball team, and she never runs out of dates. But it seems that this year, she has finally been bitten by the commitment bug. She sets her sights on an unexpected target--the unassuming yet ultra-cute Jake Clementia. Val is used to getting what she wants, and is sure she'll snag him before graduation. But in the process of winning his heart, she is sideswiped by a surprise move that sends her tumbling from her pedestal.

Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22892370-once-upon-a-player
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 Hi darlings! So, here's an interview with AGAY LLANERA, author of ONCE UPON A PLAYER.

1. What inspired you to create the character of Val? Were you ever a

sporty girl yourself or were you as strong and assertive as her?

Being a UAAP volleyball fan inspired me to create Val's character.

Watching the young women battle it out on court was such a treat; they

were athletic, driven and graceful, making me wish I was the same way.

I never had a sporty bone in my body, so I lived my athletic fantasies

through these girls.

2. Jake is a darling. What do you think is his biggest impact on Val?

Yes, Jake is a darling, isn't he? I think he made Val feel vulnerable,

reminding her that she can't always call the shots in matters of the

heart. He's her reality check, also a link to her rosy past when her

family and financial situations were ideal.

3. What lessons would you like readers to learn from this story?

Whatever lesson they can glean from it, I guess. :-) I just wanted to

paint Val as this strong female character, but knew when to concede

and to go for the things/person she wanted most.

4. If you could liken this story to a cake, or a pastry, what would it

be and why?

Hmmm... because Val dreams of going to Paris, I think I'll liken her

to a macaron. On the outside, she looks flawless and maybe a bit (a

lot) intimidating. But when you get to know her, sink your teeth into

the real her, you'll find that inside, she's quite soft and crumbly.

But you would have to first take the risk to find that out. :-)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Agay Llanera is a freelance writer for television and a published writer of children’s books. She is a member of KUTING, a private, non-stock, non-profit organization, which aims to be the Philippines’ foremost writers’ organization for children.

Her first romance novella, Vintage Love is available on e-bookstores (Amazon, Kobo, Buqo, Smashwords).

Blog: http://agayisagirl.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/agayskee
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