Hello everyone I am excited to announce a new book hopefully coming out by the end of October. Single in Silicon Valley is a story about a young widow who is forced to start over. Juliette is a computer prodigy that takes a job at Google hoping to heal her heart with good old vitamin D and an exciting career. But dating in Silicon Valley is unlike any other place in the country let alone for a 27 year old widow with two kids! Will Jules coding skills get her noticed by the geeks? And even if it does will any rise up to the massive job of taking on kids?
My feelings: I loved writing this story. I was inspired by a few brave ladies I know that have been widowed the past two years. I wanted a story that presented a strong character that forges her way to happy ending. This is for them. Living in the bay area I have learned all about the dating scene and how it differs from anywhere else in the U.S. Many people are high educated, well paid and there are more males to females! It creates an interesting dynamic of girls having their pick and yet having to be wary of being some guy’s only pick! I will be releasing more info and cover art as it becomes available!
Fun Facts
Based in the bay area: The story touches Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Francisco and Carmel, CA.
There is a character that has a Man Bun: If you don’t know what that is follow this link to see a parody on cinnamon buns in place of man buns. http://www.mtv.com/news/2227951/cinnaman-bun-tumblr-manbun/
I wrote the book in a month: I thought this would be a short story but turned into a novel! I didn’t know if I had the guts to really take on an emotional tale.
My first time writing both sides: You heard it right! There is a male and female perspective throughout the book! It was tricky to write the lead male character’s view but it became fun and addicting. It added so many details to the book that I hope the readers love!
Meet the Main Characters
Juliette AKA Jules: Is a southern bell, 5’2 petite brunette computer prodigy. She is a logical thinker and isn’t normally emotional except for the moments of heartbreak over her lost spouse. She is an involved Mom, great cook and adventurous. She has no want to date anyone at Google or younger than her in general. But will there be someone worth breaking the rules over?
Christos: Is the playboy of San Francisco. He made some big bucks with a start up at the young age of 24. He knows lives in a penthouse in the City and after being aquried at Google is now Jule’s cube mate. Christos is brilliant, Greek, brunette with dark eyes and sexy. He has literally dated every attractive lady in the bay area.
Charles AKA Man Bun: The man with the bun and gorgeous face is a wealthy venture capitalist by day and smooth talker by night. His British accent makes all the girls weak and his gentleman ways make it impossible for any girl to say no.
Yoku: The adorable Asian best friend/cube mate. She may be young in years at 22 but she is wise when it comes to matters of the heart. She has a fresh and funky style and quickly becomes BFF’S with Jules.
