I Should Have Said Yes by JB Glazer

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What is the theme of your novel and why did you choose to write about it?

The key theme in my latest novel, I Should Have Said Yes, is regret. You may be thinking it’s a melancholy saga, but the irony is that the tone is humorous and light-hearted. While it’s a serious topic, I wanted to have fun with it rather than exploring something heavy and dark. I’m all about happy endings. So why choose to write about regret? Because it’s relatable. We all have regrets and they impact our lives daily. It can be something as small as eating that extra piece of chocolate, to life-altering decisions like turning down the first bid on your house, which turned out to be the one and only. The thing is not all of us can or choose to do something about them. So I wanted to create a character who would embrace her past mistakes rather than allowing them to define her: Tara Winters.

Tara has always regretted that fateful day back in high school, when she told love interest D. J. Parker that their kiss didn’t mean anything. When in fact it meant everything. But he was a popular, accomplished senior and she a mere freshman—a nobody. Judging by his reaction it was the wrong thing to say and the decision has haunted her ever since. So she made a pact to say yes to any dating opportunity that came her way. Hence, Tara goes on a lot of dates. The book is a candid and entertaining look at this journey, all documented on her Adventures in Dating blog.

Tara meets countless Mr. Wrongs. But it only takes one to get to Mr. Right. It’s this thought that keeps her going. Even when she wants to throw in the towel and call the whole yes pact off, the memory of her past mistake still weighs heavily on her heart. It’s a burden she’ll always carry with her. But she feels empowered knowing she chose to do something about it. Saying no to D. J. has led Tara down a path she never expected. At first she created her blog as a forum to share her disastrous dates with friends and family. But with each hilarious new adventure, she attracts more followers—perfect strangers invested in her finding “happily ever after.” Tara realizes that as the quintessential singleton she has a voice. And she uses it to share advice about love and dating based on her experiences. As Tara would say, it’s often a lesson in what not to do. So while she regrets turning down D. J., she doesn’t regret where it’s taken her. That’s the funny thing about regrets: they can lead us down the path we were meant for all along. As for Tara, she’s come to realize that embracing no may just be the key to her happy ending.

Blogger extraordinaire Tara Winters has always regretted saying no to D. J. Parker. She vowed never to repeat her mistake, and her “yes” dating pact was born. After meeting countless Mr. Wrongs, she’s seriously considering her friend Andy’s drunken marriage proposal. Then Andy meets Natalie, and Tara finds herself competing for his affection. She must decide if it’s love—or a game to win. After each outrageous date Tara shares advice with her followers, but embracing “no” just may be her key to happiness.

Read an excerpt:

So I met a guy who is into trapezing. I’ve heard of people doing it, but it’s never been on my radar. I’m open to trying new things, but when he offered I was hesitant at first because it seemed, I don’t know, crazy. But after I thought about it and tried to imagine the feeling of what it would feel like to soar through the air, uninhibited, I had a strong desire to do it. So I figured, why not take a chance? I watched the videos; you wear a safety belt, and there is a net to catch you when you fall. How often can you say that? So often people are scared to take risks, which I can understand. But in this case there is a literal safety net. So I went for it. I almost walked away because my date was a no-show. He got the dates mixed up and meant to cancel on me but accidentally forgot. Or he texted the wrong girl. Just because he wasn’t there didn’t mean I couldn’t go it alone. It was scary at first, but once I got going it was a feeling like I’ve never before experienced. It was freeing and such an adrenaline rush! I highly recommend it. Rule number four: always have an open mind. I aim to never be afraid to try new things because then I might miss out on something amazing.

About the Author:

J B Glazer developed a love of writing at a young age. She followed that passion to the University of Illinois, where she graduated summa cum laude from the College of Communications. She pursued a career in advertising, a field that provided an outlet to express her creativity. In addition to being a marketer, she’s a wife, mom, blogger, chauffer, referee, short-order cook, maid, chocoholic, shopaholic, and multitasker extraordinaire. I Should Have Said Yes is her second novel. Visit www.jbglazer.com for random musings and other inspiration. You can also connect with J B in most of the usual places.

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