Author Spotlight: Interview with Jenni Bara

All about the sports romance novel The Fall Out, Book One of the Boston Revs Three Outs series

Who is Jenni Bara?

Jenni Bara lives in New Jersey working as a paralegal in family law, writing real-life unhappily ever-afters every day. In turn, she spends her free time with anything that keeps her laughing, including life with kids. She loves writing books with a great balance of life, love, and laughter.

What is The Fall Out about?

Let me tell the story of how I fell in love with a woman who had no idea that we were even dating. The ridiculousness started when she stole my beer, and trust me, my grumpy self doesn’t normally share. But somehow, Avery Wilson is the exception to every one of my many rules.

Unfortunately, I’m not hers.

Not only is she the daughter of the Rev’s coach who hates me, she’s also sworn off dating for the year.

Little does she know we’ve been doing just that.

Sure, she says I’m her friend when we watch romcoms or spend holidays together, but I’m just biding my time until the year is up.

Interview

What was your inspiration for The Fall Out?

My kids told me a story about a MBL pitcher hitting a bird with a pitch. And boom the story was born. 

What is your inspiration for the Boston Revs Three Out series?

The team spun off the momcoms series. And j played around with tropes and ideas until I fell in love with each story.

What can readers expect in The Fake Out?

Fun and big feelings. Emerson is a great character. The most golden retriever you’ll ever meet. And he has had big feelings that no one knows about for Gianna for awhile. 

What drew you to writing?

I always loved story telling and writing. From the time I was little I always was writing a story. It just took me some time to decide to do something with my writing.

How did you choose which character to centre the story around?

I picked Chris for the fall out book one because the readers got a good taste of him in Mother Maker.  And I really wanted to start with the coach’s daughter trope.

What was your process for writing The Fall?

My writing process is always live with the characters in my mind and let them float around and get to know them. Once the story plays out in my head then I start writing it down.

What is your approach to world and character building?

I like to make my characters real. Well rounded. With both good and bad traits. I spend a lot of time just getting to know them in my head before I ever write down any words. I do a lot of research and interview people who work in the fields I decide the characters job to be. It takes time but I love making sure my characters feel real.

How would you describe The Fall Out?

A friends to lovers slow burn that makes you wait until you’re ready to pull your hair out before they get together. But it gives you all the feels and lots of laughs. 

Did you have a favourite moment in the book to write?

I loved the bird at the stadium scene it was one of my favorites. Also the pick me moment.

What was your favourite book growing up?

When I was little I loved the Angelia ballerina books. I loved Tiger Eyes. And to kill a mocking bird. And one of my favs of all time is Pride and Prejudice

Do you have a favourite genre to read?

I love romcom anything that makes me laugh. 

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