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Welcome to Noelle Clark, author of the multiple 5 star romance novel Let Angels Fly written by fellow Australian author Noelle Clark.
Here's a bit about the book we're discussing today:
When Abbie
travels to exotic Cambodia, her goal is to find herself again. She also finds
that the local people steal her heart, and she enthusiastically responds. But
the mysteries of ancient Angkor Wat also captivate her, drawing her into danger
and near tragedy. She unwittingly places her new friend, Craig, in a life and
death situation. Abbie experiences utter joy, deep melancholy, and faces her
biggest fears. But she emerges as a stronger and more confident woman, because
of it.
Here's an insight into the author:
DL: So, Noelle, coffee, how do you have it
and what is your favourite time of the day to partake?
Noelle: I start the day with a black coffee. My family gave me a pod
machine last Christmas, so I’ve had a field day trying out all the different
flavours and strengths of pods available, and have settled on Medium Espresso.
I also like the Belgian Chocolate, but I save that for late in the day.
DL: Where did you get the idea for
your novel?
Noelle: I went to Cambodia for a holiday last year, not really knowing
what to expect. Unlike many other Asian countries which have modern cities and
a thriving tourism-led economy, Cambodia is considered one of the world’s
poorest countries, with around one third of people living on less than $1 a
day. The economy is still recovering from civil war and the atrocities of Pol
Pot’s Khmer Rouge guerrilla warfare, where 2 million Cambodians were killed.
The poverty is everywhere – except in the extremely luxurious
hotels. The hotels are an oasis for travellers, allowing the senses to recharge
after a day out on the streets.
The idea of ‘Let Angels Fly’ came to me as I was cooling off in my
hotel’s pool in Siem Reap. I had spent a day walking around the town, seeing
many people with limbs missing – a legacy of the unexploded landmines which are
prevalent in the fields and countryside. I had visited several ‘orphanages’, or
schools, which provide safe homes for children who have been either left
without parents, or more commonly, who have been victims of child exploitation
or extreme poverty. I decided that, as soon as I could, I would return to
Cambodia and volunteer to work in one of the orphanages.
So, with such an inspirational location, I created two characters
who both met up in Cambodia, who needed healing in one way or another, and who
were able to overcome their past whilst each, in their own way, helping the
people of Cambodia.
DL: Your book refers to the Beng
Melea Angel. Can you tell us a bit about how that came to feature in your
novel?
Noelle: Whilst I was there, I also learned of the desecration of the World
Heritage listed Angkor Wat temples. ‘Tomb Raiders’ steal the carvings and sell
them on the black market. Sometimes it’s local people who do this, trying to
put food on the plate for their families. But other times, the robbers are from
elsewhere. Angkor Park is sacred to the Khmer, or Cambodian people. The
authorities are desperately trying to prevent any more thefts.
Beng Melea Angel is a relief carving situated in a temple some two
hour’s drive north of Siem Reap, away from the main Angkor Park. She has been
especially sacred to the local people. Her once beautiful face is now scarred
forever, due to robbers chiselling off her face, but only succeeding in
splitting it down the middle, making it worthless on the black market.
My characters in ‘Let Angels Fly’ pursue two artefact thieves.
There is danger, suspense, action, and intrigue, as they try to stop the
abomination that tomb raiding causes.
DL: Have you been writing for a
long time or is this something you’ve taken up recently?
Noelle: I’ve always written short stories, travel journals, letters. I had
pen pals all over the world when I was young. I am also a songwriter, and have
written over thirty songs, one of which has been recorded by an artist. It did
very well on the charts at the time.
My first full length novel, Stone of Heaven and Earth, is a work
of historical fiction, set in China between 1914 and 1929. As yet, I haven’t
submitted it to a publisher. Maybe next year.
I began writing contemporary romance and romantic suspense in
2012, and I love it. Romance books always have a happy ending, and I like to
think of them as a tonic for readers who might need a little uplifting in their
lives.
DL: Are you finding any challenges
being an Australian author in a global marketplace?
Noelle: My publisher, Etopia Press, is based in the United States.
Therefore, my market is global, chiefly the US. But my books have a distinctly
Australian flavour – my heroines have so far all been Australian. It’s
important to me to incorporate my nationality into my books. I’ve had feedback
from readers all around the world, who love reading the ‘Australian accent’. I
think the challenge for me, with a US publisher, is actually getting my name
known in Australia.
DL: What are you currently working
on?
Noelle: My current work in progress is called ‘Honor’s Debt’. It’s set in
Ireland, and is the story of an Australian woman tracing her Irish cousins.
It’s a story about bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and it’s about the healing power
of love. In some ways, it’s quite different from my previous books, but I’m
having a ball writing it.
However, on December 6th, my second novel will be released, again
through Etopia Press. It’s called ‘Rosamanti’ and is the story of love,
adventure, and serendipity, all set on the beautiful Island of Capri, off the
coast of Italy. Have you ever felt that a house you lived in drew you there for
a reason? Well, that’s how my heroine, Sarah, feels when she answers a
newspaper advertisement, quite out of the blue, and ends up living in a 400 year-old villa on Capri.
DL: When you have coffee, are you a
cake or biscuits person?
Noelle: Definitely biscuits. I love home-made biscuits best of all – any
sort. But I’m partial to Lemon Crisps too. That mixture of salty and sweet.
Mmm. Do you have any handy?
DL: For those of you who don't know what these biscuits look like, here's a peak...
Thank you very much to Noelle for stopping by for this coffee chat and telling us about your writing. Don't forget to check out 'Let Angels Fly' via your favourite online site and you can show your support by clicking on the below links.
Contact
links:
Website
www.noelleclark.net
Goodreads Author Page http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7046284.Noelle_Clark
Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Noelle-Clark/e/B00CENUDLC
Twitter
https://twitter.com/noelle_clark
Pinterest
http://pinterest.com/NoelleCBooks/boards/
Here's a bit more about the author:
Noelle Clark is an Australian author who weaves romance, suspense and adventure into colourful and often exotic locations around the world. Widely travelled, Noelle uses her real life experience of places, culture, and people, as a backdrop to her stories, giving the reader an authentic taste of the location. Her novels often feature more mature heroines and heroes, believing that love can be sweet at any age.
Catchya
D L
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
D L Richardson is the author of speculative fiction. She has three teen novels and one short story anthology published. Her first novel reached number 2 at OmniLit and number 38 at Kobo Books. Her second reached number 1 at OmniLit. Little Red Gem is her third novel and recently won 2nd place Best Books of 2013 Paranormal Cravings. She lives in Australia on the NSW south coast with her husband and dog.
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