Authors Interviewing Characters: Patricia Leavy, author of After the Red Carpet
“After the Red Carpet is a modern masterpiece and a perfect romance narrative from the more literary side of the book world.”
—Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review
“Leavy’s writing shines in its ability to delve into the emotional intricacies of a relationship, offering readers a glimpse into the characters’ heartfelt explorations of trust, understanding, and mutual support. This novel is an inviting read for those who appreciate a story that reaches the heights of romantic idealism and savors the everyday moments that weave two lives together.”
—Literary Titan, 5-star review
AFTER THE RED CARPET
After legendary Hollywood star Finn Forrester proposed to philosopher Ella Sinclair on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, the couple captivated the press and public with their real-life fairy tale. Now they vow to prioritize their romance and live an adventure of their own making. Ella moves into Finn’s Beverly Hills mansion and must adjust to his world. Finn, secretly afraid of losing Ella, is determined to make everything perfect for his betrothed. Meanwhile, Ella wants nothing more than to retain her own identity as they build their new life together. All the while, she is writing a philosophical treatise on love, exploring the question: when we love so deeply, where do we end and where does the other begin?
In this highly anticipated follow-up to The Location Shoot, will Ella and Finn finally live the life they’ve dreamed of? See how their epic romance unfolds, after the red carpet.
Patricia Leavy interviews Ella Sinclair
PL: The world has been captivated by your fairy-tale romance since legendary actor Finn Forrester proposed to you on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. There was a collective sigh of envy heard around the world as we all gushed at the romantic scene. Tell us something about your relationship.
ES: Finn is the best man I’ve ever known. He’s all the things the world thinks he is—talented, handsome, sexy, elegant. But he’s so much more. He’s the person who I want to be with for all the highs and lows. A true partner. Finn makes me more of who I am, not less, and I adore him for it.
PL: What’s the most romantic story you’ve ever heard?
ES: My dear friend Albie Hughes, the late actor, once told a bunch of us how he met is his wife Margaret, the love of his life. It was at a party in London. Something completely uptight and pretentious, a total upper-crust soiree, which was definitely not Albie’s style. Margaret ended up there by chance, with no idea what kind of party it was, so she showed up in a simple dress with a homemade blueberry pie. Albie was hit by lightning the moment he saw her standing there, so beautifully out of place. Eventually, he spotted her at the dessert table and sidled over to her. He took a piece of the pie she’d made and they started talking. He said he fell madly in love with her on the spot. Ever since Finn and I heard the story, blueberries make us think of love. Epic, crazy love. Maybe it’s silly, but they’ve become special to us, so much so that we had blueberry preserves as the filling in our wedding cake.
PL: You are writing a philosophical treatise on love. Tell us about it.
ES: I used to be afraid of love, that somehow it would make me less of who I am. When I fell so deeply in love with Finn, I began to wonder what happens to us when we fall in love. Where do we end and where does the other begin? A lot of people think love is either about focusing on what’s best for others, or that self-love should come before all else. Perhaps it’s more complicated. I think the question is: when it comes to love, is it even a question of self and other, or something else entirely?
PL: Have you answered your question about what happens when we love?
ES: There was one day I was strolling in the forest with a dear old friend. The trees were so tall we could hardly see where they ended and where the sky began. That’s how it is when we truly love. We’re each still who we are, but the borders between us become harder to discern, and soon, we let go and stop looking for them. There’s so much beauty in that magical space where the trees touch the sky.
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About the Author
Patricia Leavy, PhD, is an award-winning, best-selling author. She has published more than forty books; her work has been translated into many languages, and she has received more than one hundred book honors. She has also received career awards from the New England Sociological Association, the American Creativity Association, the American Educational Research Association, the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, and the National Art Education Association. In 2018, she was honored by the National Women’s Hall of Fame and SUNY-New Paltz established the “Patricia Leavy Award for Art and Social Justice.” When she’s not writing, she loves reading, watching movies, visiting museums, cooking, and traveling.
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Category: Interviews, On Writing
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