Episode 43: Christina Consolino, author of Rewrite the Stars

Christina Consolino, debut author of Rewrite the Stars

Key Topics: Christina shares her inspiration for a novel that’s been called “bittersweet” and “touching”, as well as several recommended reads, and we chat about the difficulty of writing in multiple point of view.

Interview Notes:

Christina’s debut novel REWRITE THE STARS has been callsed “touching”, “bittersweet”, “delicate and heart-wrenching”.

In our interview she shares more on the story of Sadie and Theo whose marriage is almost over, which mostly hinges on Theo’s PTSD and his inability to seek help. When Sadie meets a stranger at the grocery store it sends her into questioning her life and whether it’s time to move on.

We fan girl for a few moments over Ann Garvin who wrote the loveliest blurb for this book, and whose own next release I THOUGHT YOU SAID THIS WOULD WORK, is coming in April (watch for Ann’s interview here soon!).

We talk about the book’s setting in Ohio, inspired from Christina’s real life and the spark of inspiration that led to the idea behind the book; having a revelation after meeting someone at the grocery store.

What changed through editing? For one thing, Christina added a whole point of view, from Theo’s perspective. We chat about the challenges of writing from multiple points of view as a writer.

Christina’s advice is to keep going- just don’t you quit, even though it feels easier, and you might question who cares – but don’t give up!

Several great reading recommendations from Christina: LADIES FORMULA FOR LOVE by Elizabeth Everett and UP FOR AIR , R-rated romance by Christina Berry. Plus, SHE WOULDN’T CHANGE A THING by Sarah Adlakha which Christina describes as a beautiful read.

Lastly, a read she keeps returning to: THERE’S CAKE IN MY FUTURE by Kim Gruenenfelder.