So we put it to our readers at , the community blog that I run, and they chose the name 32 CANDLES The book was originally called A MOLLY RINGWALD ENDING, but then Molly Ringwald’s lawyers sent me a stern letter about that title. PPV: Thanks for sharing a little bit more about yourself so please do explain why did you name the book 32 Candles ?ĮTC: That’s a funny story. A really strange and different but fun sorority. PPV: That is cool and adventurous! By any chance did you join a sorority?ĮTC: No, I didn’t join a sorority but I considered roller derby a sort of sorority.

Carter : Yes, I was actually an original Derby Doll and my name was Kid Vicious. Derby Doll. So, not to be funny but that doesn’t sound too nerdy to me… Please do tell us what was your Derby Doll name?Įrnessa T. Precious Pat V: I noticed on your bio you are a retired L. Profession before becoming a writer : I was born a writer, but I did hold a series of day jobs before getting paid for it, including ESL teacher in Japan, a payroll administrator in Burbank, a radio writer for American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest in Hollywood, a music journalist in Pittsburgh and contracts administrator. But God always open doors and I was super excited my friend attended for me and to top it off the Fierce and Nerdy Divine Diva contacted me to do this special interview for me and my readers!! I hope you all enjoy the interview and it motivates you to read Carter’s first and best seller novel.Įducation: graduated from Smith College and Carnegie Mellon University’s MFA program Carter would be in town when I would be on vacation so I wouldn’t be able to attend the book signing. I was super excited to find out the fierce and nerdy blogger/writer was going to be in New York. However, I was very disappointed I found out author Ernessa T. Carter that I just had to read 32 Candles !! I was totally amazed how the book captivated my attention that I read the 400 page book in one sitting! I was so pulled and glued to Davie Jones’ story that I just couldn’t put the book down and totally enjoyed every bit of the book. Can I tell you I share so much in common with Ernessa T.

Cater graduated from a women’s college, and she started off as a blog writer before becoming a full blow #1 book seller. It was fitting for me to read 32 Candles fist being that I just celebrated my 32nd birthday, the author, Ernessa T. So, naturally the first book on my summer reading list was of course 32 Candles. This summer has been so great especially since I finished grad school and I was able to start leisurely reading again.

32 candles by ernessa t carter