Author Noué Kirwan On The One Piece Of Relationship Advice She'd Give Her Younger Self
essence.comLong Past Summer (HQN, $16.99), author Noué Kirwan deftly traverses decades to tell the story of New York City attorney Mikaela Marchand’s intertwined relationships with her best friend and her first love.
A not-so-chance meeting one steamy summer day forces her to reconsider what she thinks she knows about friendship, love and herself.
Here, we talk to Kirwan about her book and the unique charms of the warmer months.Why is summeryour favorite season?Noué Kirwan: I adore summertime!
My ideal temperature is 78 degrees and balmy. As far as I’m concerned, there are only two seasons: summer and the season that is not summer (winter, I think they call it).Which songs signal to you that it’s summer?Kirwan: “I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)” by Hi-Five, “Summertime” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, and “Got to Give It Up” by Marvin Gaye.Summer fling or summer vacation?Kirwan: The part of me who likes romance and angst—whirlwind love and sorrowful partings—says, “summer fling.” The sensible part that’s like Mikaela says, “summer vacation.” I’m essentially sensible.You’ve lived in the Bronx and the Bay Area.
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