From Pinar:
I’m a freelance writer and romcom author based in Istanbul. I’ve been creating stories for a long time, but my first official story can be traced to middle school.
I pen short, fun, escapist romantic comedies that even guys enjoy. My novels are multiple POV, HEA, and ensemble.
I’ve published three novels so far, one standalone and the first two books in a trilogy. The standalone is my debut novel Making A Difference (M.A.D.), and the trilogy is called A Change Would Do You Good, also the name of the first book in the series.
A Change Would Do You Good follows 35-year-old Janie as she gives her life an extreme makeover to cope with the death of her boyfriend, trading LA for San Diego—but her fresh start gets messy fast, thanks to quirky new neighbors, unexpected chaos, and the ridiculously hot pro surfer downstairs who’s never been in love.
I was inspired to create the story after I spent a month in Santa Barbara as a 15-year-old at a summer camp. I met lots of quirky characters and went on adventures. While none of my characters were inspired by real people, Janie carries certain characteristics of me – especially her taste in rock music. I also wanted to be a fashion designer when I was a kid until I noticed I couldn’t sew, knit, or draw to save my life. But I still love clothes and shopping.
Themes of change, finding a meaningful career, strong friendships, and healthy romances are close to my heart, and I hope to transport the audience to a sun-drenched beach setting where they will find at least one character they will love and relate to.
All the books in the trilogy follow Janie as the main character and continues with her story, but the novels can be enjoyed on their own as well. While all characters are connected to her in some way, they all have their own storylines. The book covers more than Janie and Kevin’s relationship, even though it’s the most important one in the book.
I’m currently writing the final book of the series: A Change Would Do You Best.
In addition to writing novels, I write non-fiction. I’ve published a guide called How to Write an Amazing Romance, which takes you from the idea-finding state to marketing and publishing. If you’re new to writing romance or feel like you need to improve, you’ll find the guide helpful. I run the blog Addicted to Writing where I cover most aspects of writing as well as TV series, books, and movies with regards to writing. To catch up with me, subscribe to my newsletter: https://writing.pinartarhan.com/newsletter/
Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Pinar-Tarhan/author/B07DBT981D
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