Patricia Anne Phillips
Interviewed by: Lauretta Pierce
A. I wanted Wanda to have time to learn the African way of living, and to give her time to develop love for the country and the surrounding.
A. Originally, I had named the book A Flower Blooms In Thika, but Kensington Publishing didn’t think the title would catch enough attention.
A. Since Ahmed was the ranch owner I wanted him to be strong and wise, where as Steve was the weak one because of his mother leaving him alone as a young child.
A. They were people needed to help develope the story, and Wanda needed friends during her stay in Thika.
A. Steve needed a new life after Wanda, and he was a very confused man, empty, and wouldn’t have been able to cope alone. So I thought that a little drama would keep readers on the edge of their seats.
A. I thought of it as I was writing the story. It just seemed to float so easily.
A. I wanted to involve Wanda and show her strength, and develop Coffie’s character.
A. I think Africa is exotic and interesting, and a different surrounding for readers.
A. I have already completed another novel and my first anthology title Secret Lovers will be release June 1, 2006.
A. Love can be found when you least expect it. Don’t give up on falling in love.
LAST BRIDE STANDING
May 16, 2006
Q. How did you come about the title?
Q. How did you come about Ahmed and Steve’s characters?
Q. How did you come about Coffie, Chiku and Busara’s characters?
Q. How did you come about the drama surrounding Steve, Marie and Kim?
Q. How did you come about the situation surrounding Enos and Din?
Q. How did you come about Hasani’s character?
Q. How did you come about the idea to have Wanda tragedy happen in Africa?
Q. Are you currently working on another novel?
Q. What messages would you like readers to receive from reading Last Bride Standing?