Do you subscribe to Nectar’s rule of two?
I believe if you’re trying to maintain a loving relationship, raise children, and build a career at the same time, you probably won’t be as successful with each as you would be if you were only trying to do two of these things. But that hasn’t stopped me from going for all three.
What message would you like readers to take away from Wife in the Fast Lane?
Christy ended the book having made choices to put her energy into the things and people she cared most deeply about. As women living in the fast lane, it’s crucial for us to stop, reflect, and make sure that our efforts are going toward our life’s passions, whatever they are.
Any plans to revisit the characters from The Ivy Chronicles or Wife in the Fast Lane in future books? What are you working on next?
Both Ivy and Christy have completed the journeys they set out to make. But I sometimes imagine new adventures I could take them on. It would be fun to write a book with Renata as the central character, or Faith (from The Ivy Chronicles). I’m working on another book with a strong female protagonist right now. She’s getting into all kinds of trouble.
ENHANCE YOUR BOOK CLUB
Christy Hayes, a former Olympic athlete, started her own sneaker company and watched it grow into a hugely successful corporation. For your meeting, why not research other female athletes and see how many turned their athletic success into thriving businesses. Sports Illustrated’s website is a great place to start: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/.
If your book club meets for dinner, assign a character to each member and have them bring a dish that their character would make or enjoy. For example, Renata was a fan of her grandmother’s casserole and was proficient using Shake ‘n Bake. Christy was more into healthy Asian foods, and Brownie would no doubt be a fan of haute cuisine.
Learn more about the author Karen Quinn by visiting her official site, www.karenquinn.net/.
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