In past years, I've given March, my blogoversary month, a theme of "Good Friends Old and New". With that in mind, I'm excited to feature a new friend - Rachelle Rea. This lovely author had two books released in 2015 and is here to share a bit about herself and her Steadfast Love series.
Please note: Rachelle has offered to give away an ebook to one of my followers, so check out the details below. She's also hosting a Goodreads giveaway starting tomorrow, so that info follows as well.
Welcome to Write Now, Rachelle! When and where did you first
get the idea for the Steadfast Love Series?
Thank you for having me! A song I was listening to on the
radio inspired the title of the first book. So I wrote The Sound of Diamonds, but when I
finished it, I realized to my great frustration that the characters weren’t
done with their story, even though I had been quite adamant that I would write
a stand-alone novel. But the story wasn’t finished, so I kept writing.
I've heard other authors say the very same. It's funny how characters can be so insistent, isn't it? :) Readers often pick out favorite quotes from a
novel. Do you have a favorite from any of your books?
Yes! In fact, my friend Mindy, a
calligrapher, even created a beautiful piece of art from one of my favorites from my second book, The Sound of Silver. “Within the pages of books one’s heart can be revealed.”
That is an interesting quote! I can see why it's a favorite. What first drew you to
writing Inspirational Historical Romance?
My first exposure to the genre came
when I read Heartsong Presents novels when I was twelve. Those small books
introduced me to how much I believe in the power of story, especially love
stories set in times gone by.
I agree. Historicals are my favorite; I love the depth and wonderful timeless stories they tell. Congratulations on having two books debut in 2015! Was there any one special moment during the process that stands out in your mind?
Holding my book for the first
time was a big deal! I remember the boxes coming in, then sitting on the couch
with a copy in my lap, just staring and realizing I was beaming a bit…
That is exciting! In addition to writing fiction, you write
reviews, articles, and offer editing services. Do you have a favorite among all these activities?
Editing is such fun! I daresay I
enjoy editing a page full of my own (or others’!) words just as much as I enjoy
splashing words onto a blank page.
That's interesting; I know some writers who might not classify editing in the fun category! :) What are you working on now? Any upcoming projects or new releases?
I’m really excited about all that
2016 may hold! The Sound of Emeralds, the last in the Steadfast Love series, releases
in April. Beyond that, time will tell ;)
Thank you for stopping by to see us, Rachelle! Wishing you all the best with your books!
Thank you, Karen!
The Sound of Diamonds
Her only chance of getting home
is trusting the man she hates. With the protestant Elizabeth on the throne of
England and her family in shambles, Catholic maiden Gwyneth seeks refuge in the
Low Countries of Holland, hoping to soothe her aching soul. But when the
Iconoclastic Fury descends and bloodshed overtakes her haven, she has no choice
but to trust the rogue who arrives, promising to see her safely home to her
uncle's castle. She doesn't dare to trust him...and yet doesn't dare to refuse
her one chance to preserve her own life and those of the nuns she rescues from
the burning convent.
Dirk Godfrey is determined to
restore his honor at whatever cost. Running from a tortured past, Dirk knows he
has only one chance at redemption, and it lies with the lovely Gwyneth, who
hates him for the crimes she thinks he committed. He must see her to safety,
prove to the world that he is innocent, prove that her poor eyesight is not the
only thing that has blinded her but what is he to do when those goals clash?
The home Gwyneth knew is not what
she once thought. When a dark secret and a twisted plot for power collide in a
castle masquerading as a haven, the saint and the sinner must either dare to
hold to hope...or be overcome.
More About Rachelle
Rachelle Rea plots her novels
while driving around the little town she's lived in all her life in her dream
car, a pick-up truck. An Oreo addict, she is also a homeschool graduate and
retired gymnast. She wrote The Sound of Diamonds the summer after her sophomore
year of college.
Find Rachelle
Write Now Giveaway Info
Rachelle is giving away one ebook, winner's choice of either The Sound of Diamonds or The Sound of Silver.
1) Open to U.S. residents only.
2) Please leave your email address with your comment.
3) I'd appreciate you following Write Now by Google Friend Connect or Facebook (see sidebar).
4) Ends Friday, March 25 at noon EST. Winner will be notified by email and have 36 hours to respond or another name will be chosen.
Rachelle's Goodreads Giveaway - Opens 3/22
Do you enjoy historical fiction? What is your favorite genre? What are you reading or writing this week?
Happy writing,
Karen
