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Chasing Yesterday
REVISITING THE PAST MAY BE THE ONLY WAY TO FIND TOMORROW
Tyler Huntington had always thought of Savvy as his best friend, someone who
would always be there for him—until she wasn't. Only when she's gone does he
realize how much she meant to him; only when she's not a part of his life does
he realize how empty life is without her. Now he wonders if it's too late.
Meanwhile, Savvy's life has taken a bizarre turn with the unexpected arrival of
a wild-looking teenager who claims to be her half sister. As Savvy tries to
unravel the mystery of the girl's past, Tyler's sudden reappearance in her life
might just be an answer to prayer. At the same time, Savvy is wary of putting
her heart at risk. Tyler seems to have figured out his true feelings, but will
it take a tragedy for Savvy to learn to trust hers?
Readers have been captivated by Tyler's siblings Amanda and Mitch in two
previous Hunting family novels. Now Tyler takes center stage in this compelling
tale of secrets, forgiveness, and redemption that emphasizes the importance of
family and the real definition of lasting love.
What Others Are Saying
I just finished this book today! It was a great read! I loved reading about Tyler and Savvy! Awesome! I can't wait to read Kerrianne's book!!!!
—Rachel Cardenas of TX
I have to drive to the next town to purchase my books. I bought Chasing Yesterday on Saturday morning at 10:00 and started reading it in the parking lot at 10:15. I sat there until I was done it at 2:30. These books never get old! Just better and better. I am ready for the next one!
—Tracey lou Heggie of Raymond, Alberta, Canada, Al
Wow. The Huntington Family has brought laughter, tears, and a longing for the next book. I wasn
—Amanda of Seattle, WA
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Author's Comments
So many people have been waiting to find out what happened to Tyler and Savvy,
and I'm excited to have the book in readers' hands. Below is an interview author
Julie Bellon did with me for the book. Hope you enjoy this behind the scenes
peek!
Chasing Yesterday: An Interview with Rachel Ann Nunes
by Julie Bellon
Savvy Hergarter is a girl with a lot on her mind. She’s gone away to college to
get over the boy she loves back home who doesn’t love her back, and just when
she’s coming to terms with it, with the help of a new boyfriend, a girl who
claims to be her half-sister shows up on her doorstep. Whew! Rachel Ann Nunes's new
book, Chasing Yesterday, is an amazing story that takes a frank look at
adoption, blended families, love, life and death. There are so many layers to
this book, just when you think you have one figured out, another one presents
itself, drawing the reader in and enveloping them in the story.
Savvy’s character is very well-written and you can identify with her many
emotions as she struggles to trust herself and her heart not only with the
father who gave her up for adoption, but also with the man she truly loves. The
situations that Savvy faces are heart-wrenching and real, and show the readers
the depth of humanity and forgiveness, emphasizing that our Savior knows us and
will be there to comfort us through our trials. It is a multi-faceted book of
love—love for our Savior, love for family, and that one true love that sometimes
happens only once in a lifetime. Nunes shows her depth and breadth as a writer
as she fleshes out these experiences in such a way that draws the reader in
immediately, making the characters come alive on the page. As a special treat
this month, I have interviewed Ms. Nunes with some questions on the book Chasing
Yesterday.
Julie Bellon: How much research did you do for this book?
Rachel Ann Nunes: For Chasing Yesterday I had to look up time zones and driving times
since my characters were driving around so much. I also had to research
locations in both Wyoming and California, even down to the addresses of the
restaurants and the newspapers. A writer friend of mine, Dan Yates, has a son
who has cardiomyopathy, the same illness as one of my characters, so I talked to
him about that. I also looked up additional details about the condition on the
Internet.
Julie Bellon: What inspired you to write those storylines?
Rachel Ann Nunes: Well, Savvy was adopted as a baby in one of my other books (To Love
and to Promise), and I always knew that there would come a time when I'd want to
see what happened to her birth father. He hadn't always been a bad guy, though
he'd gotten his priorities really messed up. I wanted to see him come back and
make amends of some type. Also, in a previous novel about the Tyler's brother
(No Longer Strangers), Tyler and Savvy were heading toward SOMETHING. I wanted
to find out what it was as much as anyone!
Julie Bellon: What's your favorite part?
Rachel Ann Nunes: My favorite part is when Tyler proclaims his love and Savvy tells
him to leave. It's such a wake-up call for him when he realizes that he has put
off their relationship way too long. I think I like seeing him get a bit of
comeuppance! I also love writing the relationship between Lexi and just about
every other character. Lexi showed a different face to everyone—her father, her
sister, Tyler, her friend—and it was a challenge to me to keep her juggling all
the emotions.
Julie Bellon: Do you wish you could change anything about it now?
Rachel Ann Nunes: No. Well, maybe a type-o or two someone found. —) Seriously, this
was a novel that had to be done in just this way. The first draft was actually
completely different, and it wasn't working. So I ended up completely rewriting
the first four or five chapters, moving the novel into the future four months,
and completely changing the Savvy's life in California. It was how the novel
should have been in the first place, but I hadn't given enough thought to the
beginning. Beginning a novel is always a challenge for me, but this one in
particular for some reason. I wouldn't change anything about it now.
Julie Bellon: Is any character based on a real person?
Rachel Ann Nunes: I can't tell you that—someone might sue me! Just kidding. No,
none of the characters in this novel are based on real people. The character of
Savvy's mother (as written in To Love and to Promise) was inspired by a cousin
of mine, and Savvy looks like her mother, but that's as close to real as it
gets. Come to think of it, though, Lexi acts a lot like my oldest daughter.
Julie Bellon: Did you pick the title yourself?
Rachel Ann Nunes: My working title was Ever Be One, and then it was
Worth Waiting
For. But I really didn't like either title once I had the book written. I'm
really no good at coming up with titles. I ended up e-mailing some author
friends and Chasing Yesterday was one of the titles they came up with. When I
suggested the title to Deseret Book, they loved it immediately. I think it's a
fabulous title for the book.
Julie Bellon: Who's your favorite character?
Rachel Ann Nunes: Wait a minute! Isn't that like asking which of my children is my
favorite? Well, I loved Lexi, of course. She controlled everything--or thought
she did. Then again, Tyler was really very handsome and nice (and hot, my
daughter would say), despite how confused he was about his feelings. And Savvy
is so strong and courageous, and at the same time vulnerable inside like all of
us . . . I give up! I can't decide. The only thing I can say for sure is that
Derek wasn't my favorite. :-)
Julie Bellon--Is there anything you'd like to add?
Rachel Ann Nunes: It's been a blast writing this series that isn't really a series
(by that I mean that you don't have to read all the books or read them in order
to make sense of what's going on). Last month I finished Kerrianne's story, so
look for it in August. Please visit me at www.RachelAnnNunes.com for more
information
Sample Chapter
Tyler Huntington stared into the flushed face of his editor, Chantel Hull. Hands
on her hips, she tossed her head of shoulder-length brown hair. & (more...)
Where to Buy
Deseret Book Softcover Tradeback $14.95
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General Info
Deseret Book, Softcover Tradeback, Romance, 297 pages.
First printing in January 2006
ISBN 1-59038-542-x
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