Writer's Inspiration: LaQuette Interviews her Main Character from My Beginning

Interview with Dr. Genesis Lawrence

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My Beginning

Hello everyone,

My name is LaQuette and I am the author of the novel, My Beginning. I wanted to give the principle character in my novel, Genesis Lawrence, the opportunity to come out, and meet some of you good folk today. So without further ado, readers of the Writer’s Inspiration, please help me welcome the very beautiful and talented, Dr. Genesis Lawrence.

Genesis: (Sitting in her large high-backed leather chair in her office, she smiles and tips her head slightly while closing her eyes) Wow, thanks LaQuette, I don’t ever recall being introduced in such a way. I feel like a celebrity.

LaQuette: Maybe that’s because you are a celebrity? I’ve seen those photos of you and Drew on all those tabloid shows.

Genesis: They’re after Drew, I just happen to be there.

LaQuette: I don’t think that’s entirely true, Dr. Lawrence. I’d be hard pressed to find someone who isn’t familiar with the head of physical therapy at Trinity Rehab.

Genesis: (She shakes her head and rolls her eyes while letting a soft giggle escape her lips) I think your writer’s mind is just making me sound pretty as usual.

LaQuette: Possibly, but not likely. Alright, so the book has been out for a little while now. People now know a great deal of personal information about you. Some of your deepest and darkest secrets are out in the world for everyone to read at their leisure. How do you feel about that?

Genesis: (She looks down again, a habit she has when she’s not the most comfortable with the topic at hand) Exposed. I’m not really one for living my life in the public. For years I’ve let my business partner Faith handle all of the publicity for the center because I really tried my hardest not to be seen.

LaQuette: Why was that?

Genesis: Because for a long time I felt as if people stared at me too long they would see past the very careful picture I painted of the confident medical professional.

LaQuette: Are you not confident in your abilities to practice your medical skills?

Genesis: Absolutely, but people often assume that if I am strong in one area of my life, then I’m strong in all areas of my life. If people saw just how flawed I was, I was afraid it would compromise their opinion of the professional me.

LaQuette: Has that happened? Has your business suffered since the book came out, and all your personal skeletons came crashing down around you?

Genesis: (She shakes her head and smiles) So far, so good. People apparently understand what it’s like to come from a semi-psychotic family. Who knew?

LaQuette: How are things with your family since the release of the book?

Genesis: For some, things are really good, and getting better all the time. For others, not so much.

LaQuette: Care to elaborate?

Genesis: No.

LaQuette: How are things with Charlotte?

Genesis: Not up for discussion.

LaQuette: I think the readership deserves to know what happened after the last page of the book.

Genesis: I think the readership, and the author need to mind their damn business.

LaQuette: Alright then, moving right along. Can we at least talk about Drew?

Genesis: (A smile climbs her face, her eyes widen and her cheeks turn the tiniest hint of rose under her mocha skin) What about Drew?

LaQuette: I see he’s still putting a smile on your face.

Genesis: It’s his specialty, it really is.

LaQuette: What does Drew do for you that no other person has ever done for you?

Genesis: That’s easy, he doesn’t think I need to be fixed. Flawed and all, I’m perfect to him, just the way I am. You can’t buy that kind of love.

LaQuette: He didn’t always embrace your flaws. Like the fact that your inability to trust left him in a very precarious and dangerous position. How did that impact your relationship? How did you get past it, and how are you currently working on it?

Genesis: I nearly cost Drew his life because I didn’t take five seconds to think with my heart instead of my head. It’s something I’m not certain I will ever forgive myself for. It wasn’t easy, but Drew forgave me. That’s the wonderful thing about him. As soon as he decided that marrying me was more important than holding on to his anger, and keeping us apart, he wholeheartedly jumped back into our love. I don’t know that I’m capable of that kind of forgiveness. I only hope I’m worthy of it.

LaQuette: What’s your idea of a good marriage? Do you think that’ll happen in your life?

Genesis: (She runs her fingers over the heavy-looking diamond ring resting on her marriage finger) This (she says pointing to the ring), says I do. I wouldn’t have accepted it from Drew if I didn’t believe we would be happy. As for what makes a good marriage, the need to put your partner’s needs before your own. Drew taught me that, Drew gives me that, and for the rest of my life, I’ll give him that in return.

LaQuette: That’s new, I guess the R&B sensation didn’t skimp when it came to your ring, did he?

Genesis: Not in the least.

LaQuette: Amazing, it’s such a huge leap from where you started on the first page of my book. You’ve grown.

Genesis: You wrote me that way, I don’t really get why you’re surprised (she shrugs her shoulders).

LaQuette: I don’t remember you having this much attitude. I think you’ve been hanging around True too long.

Genesis: Possibly, we have been around each other since birth.

LaQuette: How is True?

Genesis: At the moment, as far as I know she’s fine. I think she’s back in New York dealing with some family stuff. Her cousin Heart was injured on the job.

LaQuette: Sounds like True, always taking care of everyone. But let’s get back to you for a moment. Let’s talk about your upbringing. You are a PK, a preacher’s kid. You were raised in a Baptist church with very conservative values. How has that affected your relationship with Drew? Did you ever feel conflicted about engaging in pre-marital sex with him, and living with him now before the two of you are married?

Genesis: Not for one single, solitary minute. My belief and faith in God is a strong part of who I am. But I’m done with allowing any man, church, anything to keep me from receiving the love I deserve. I spent a huge chunk of my life having people in my father’s church tell me why I was always wrong. Those very people abused me, tried to destroy me. Never again. Drew. Is. Love. I’m not particularly concerned with anyone else’s opinion, I’m never giving him or us up.

LaQuette: I don’t think I’ve ever seen you more certain or determined about anything. I don’t think you could have made that statement a year ago and meant it.

Genesis: A lot can change in a year.

LaQuette: If you had the opportunity to spend a day with any person, living or dead, who would you choose?

Genesis: Angela (she almost whispers on a shaky voice), Drew’s mom. For a long time, she was the… (she takes a deep breath and blows it out slowly)…yeah, it would be Angela.

LaQuette: I must tell you, it’s so wonderful to see you walking down this path. When I wrote the story, I knew you could end up here if you only let someone in.

Genesis: What path is that?

LaQuette: Happiness. Before, you always seemed so stuck. You didn’t want to go backward, but you couldn’t find the momentum to move forward either. It’s good to see you moving, moving toward a future of your own creation.

Genesis: Strange thing about that, I didn’t even realize how stuck I was. It wasn’t until I wanted something more than I wanted to be afraid that I felt I could move. God I love that man.

LaQuette: I think it’s pretty obvious how you feel about life right now, or at least life right now with Drew, so I won’t ask you what life is like for you. However, my last question for you is this: if there were anything you could change about your life, about any part of your life, past present or future, what would it be?

Genesis: (That bright smile begins to curve her lips again) Not a damn thing!

BLURB

Genesis Lawrence left her home and family in Brooklyn, New York ten years ago and never looked back. When you've spent your entire life protecting yourself from the ones that are supposed to love you, running to the other side of the country seems like the best idea ever. Emotionally bankrupt, she begins rebuilding her life after failed familial connections and a broken marriage leave her too raw to ever believe happiness exists for her. Work as a Physical Therapist in her rehab clinic is all she knows and all she wants. Drew Marrack has spent the last year of his life trying to end the soul-searing pain of losing his mother by any means necessary, even if that means ending him—literally. After a tragic accident and a resulting disability that devastates the tattered remnants of his world, only one name can give him a brand-new start: Genesis. Pain, heartache, secrets, and tragedy from the past bring them together, and then fight to tear them apart. Is new love strong enough to give them the fresh beginning they both need, or is this simply the beginning of their end?

AUTHOR BIO

A native of Brooklyn, New York, LaQuette spends her time catering to her three distinct personalities: Wife, Mother, and Healthcare Provider. Writing: her escape from the everyday, has always been a friend and comforter. She loves writing and devouring romance novels. Although she possesses a Masters degree in English Lit, she'd forego Shakespeare any day to read something hot, lusty, and romantic.