AUTHOR UPDATE
FEATURED AUTHOR: VANIA RHEAULT
I got the chance to chat with the gifted and delightful Romance Author VANIA RHEAULT this week. It was privilege to have a sit down with her and ask her some more questions. Here is what she said…
We spoke to you before Vania, can you update us on WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH YOU NOW?
Right now, I just released SUMMER SECRETS, a collection of six novellas. I’m so excited to be finished with them and sharing them with everyone! It took me about 7 months to write them all, and then another 5 months to edit them (which includes an edit by Jewel, a writer friend of mine http://www.jeweleleonard.com/).
Can you please refresh us, WHAT GENRE DO YOU WRITE and what are the TITLES OF YOUR BOOKS?
In terms of genre, I’m all over the place. UNDER LOCK AND KEY and THE CORNER OF 1700 HAMILTON are clean, as in, they’re romantic without any intimacy. I went a complete 180 with SUMMER SECRETS which in erotica. I’m settling into Contemporary Romance, and that is the genre I want to be known for.
Right now, I just released SUMMER SECRETS, a collection of six novellas. I’m so excited to be finished with them and sharing them with everyone! It took me about 7 months to write them all, and then another 5 months to edit them (which includes an edit by Jewel, a writer friend of mine http://www.jeweleleonard.com/).
Can you please refresh us, WHAT GENRE DO YOU WRITE and what are the TITLES OF YOUR BOOKS?
In terms of genre, I’m all over the place. UNDER LOCK AND KEY and THE CORNER OF 1700 HAMILTON are clean, as in, they’re romantic without any intimacy. I went a complete 180 with SUMMER SECRETS which in erotica. I’m settling into Contemporary Romance, and that is the genre I want to be known for.
What are the CURRENT WRITING?
Currently, I’m working on three books. I’m basically finished with Book One of my TOWER CITY ROMANCE TRILOGY. I’m putting in the edits for Book Two, and I’m 13,000 words into Book Three. These will be full-length novels, and I’ll be releasing them a few months apart starting with Book One in November of 2017. These are Contemporary Romance, think Harlequin Desire, Temptation, or Blaze.
What is one of the MOST REWARDING ASPECTS OF WRITING?
What I enjoy the most is helping other writers. Helping with editing, or beta reading. I love giving back to the writing community in this way. Everyone is so supportive.
What’s your process of SELECTING NAMES FOR CHARACTERS?
This is the worst for me. I hate it. I usually just go with what pops into my head. There are times when I’ve had to change names because I get hooked on a letter, and before you know it, everyone’s names start with C. Sometimes if I need a name on the fly, I’ll ask whoever is sitting next to me to say a male name, or a female, name whichever I need. If I like it and I’m not using it, it sticks.
What is one BEHIND THE SCENES thing that happened WHILE WRITING one of YOUR BOOKS?
While I was writing novella 5 in SUMMER SECRETS, a character called to me and I needed to give him his own story. So, I guess you could say that I deviated from the plan somewhat. It also added a few months to my publishing schedule. But it worked out because that gave me an even number of novellas which helped me publish them in paperback.
Thanks for sharing Vania. It is always fun to learn insight like that. (Jacks)
What is SOMETHING FUN that YOU ARE DOING right now?
I don’t do much that’s not writing related. I did go to Florida in May for my sister’s wedding, and I spent a lot of time on the beach. I hadn’t been for six years, so that was a treat.
What is one of YOUR FAVORITE GENRES TO READ?
My favorite genre to read is contemporary romance. I’ll go thrift stores and buy boxes and boxes of Harlequins for little to nothing. I grew up reading them, and I may even query them one day.
What is one thing that you WANT TO SAY TO ANYONE WHO READS YOUR BOOK?
Please know that I put a lot of time and work into my books. Anything you read will be the very best that I can do. I write, format, and do my own covers. (This may change as I can afford it, but for right now, I do everything myself except editing, that will change in the future and I’ll be doing my own editing, too.) I will never put anything out that I’m less than happy with.
Describe YOUR BOOK IN 5 WORDS. Go!
Fun, passionate, suspenseful, heartbreaking, satisfying
Vania, let’s play a quick game. We call it LIGHTENING ROUND. Please answer the following:
Favorite food = steak
Music you listen to why writing = romantic
Last book/show watched = THE HANDMAID’S TALE (book)
Recent activity = sleeping
How do YOU FEEL WHEN YOU RELEASE A BOOK?
Excited. Thrilled. Proud. I hope it never gets old.
Currently, I’m working on three books. I’m basically finished with Book One of my TOWER CITY ROMANCE TRILOGY. I’m putting in the edits for Book Two, and I’m 13,000 words into Book Three. These will be full-length novels, and I’ll be releasing them a few months apart starting with Book One in November of 2017. These are Contemporary Romance, think Harlequin Desire, Temptation, or Blaze.
What is one of the MOST REWARDING ASPECTS OF WRITING?
What I enjoy the most is helping other writers. Helping with editing, or beta reading. I love giving back to the writing community in this way. Everyone is so supportive.
What’s your process of SELECTING NAMES FOR CHARACTERS?
This is the worst for me. I hate it. I usually just go with what pops into my head. There are times when I’ve had to change names because I get hooked on a letter, and before you know it, everyone’s names start with C. Sometimes if I need a name on the fly, I’ll ask whoever is sitting next to me to say a male name, or a female, name whichever I need. If I like it and I’m not using it, it sticks.
What is one BEHIND THE SCENES thing that happened WHILE WRITING one of YOUR BOOKS?
While I was writing novella 5 in SUMMER SECRETS, a character called to me and I needed to give him his own story. So, I guess you could say that I deviated from the plan somewhat. It also added a few months to my publishing schedule. But it worked out because that gave me an even number of novellas which helped me publish them in paperback.
Thanks for sharing Vania. It is always fun to learn insight like that. (Jacks)
What is SOMETHING FUN that YOU ARE DOING right now?
I don’t do much that’s not writing related. I did go to Florida in May for my sister’s wedding, and I spent a lot of time on the beach. I hadn’t been for six years, so that was a treat.
What is one of YOUR FAVORITE GENRES TO READ?
My favorite genre to read is contemporary romance. I’ll go thrift stores and buy boxes and boxes of Harlequins for little to nothing. I grew up reading them, and I may even query them one day.
What is one thing that you WANT TO SAY TO ANYONE WHO READS YOUR BOOK?
Please know that I put a lot of time and work into my books. Anything you read will be the very best that I can do. I write, format, and do my own covers. (This may change as I can afford it, but for right now, I do everything myself except editing, that will change in the future and I’ll be doing my own editing, too.) I will never put anything out that I’m less than happy with.
Describe YOUR BOOK IN 5 WORDS. Go!
Fun, passionate, suspenseful, heartbreaking, satisfying
Vania, let’s play a quick game. We call it LIGHTENING ROUND. Please answer the following:
Favorite food = steak
Music you listen to why writing = romantic
Last book/show watched = THE HANDMAID’S TALE (book)
Recent activity = sleeping
How do YOU FEEL WHEN YOU RELEASE A BOOK?
Excited. Thrilled. Proud. I hope it never gets old.
What’s NEXT FOR YOU:
What is the name of your UPCOMING RELEASE?
DON’T RUN AWAY the first in my Tower City Romance trilogy and it will be released in November 2017.
What is the name of your UPCOMING RELEASE?
DON’T RUN AWAY the first in my Tower City Romance trilogy and it will be released in November 2017.
What should people EXPECT TO SEE FROM YOU IN THE FUTURE?
Hopefully, a steady stream of fantastic Contemporary Romance. I want to give readers characters they can cheer for, cry with, be happy for at the end of the book.
Any EVENTS you want to share that you will be INVOLVED WITH IN THE NEAR FUTURE?
I’m currently coordinating a cute giveaway to celebrate SUMMER SECRETS, but I’ll stay quiet with the details until we get it all figured out!
What are you MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THE MOMENT?
Finishing my trilogy. I’ve been working on them for a long time, and as you can imagine, I have a few new characters who want out of my head.
Hopefully, a steady stream of fantastic Contemporary Romance. I want to give readers characters they can cheer for, cry with, be happy for at the end of the book.
Any EVENTS you want to share that you will be INVOLVED WITH IN THE NEAR FUTURE?
I’m currently coordinating a cute giveaway to celebrate SUMMER SECRETS, but I’ll stay quiet with the details until we get it all figured out!
What are you MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THE MOMENT?
Finishing my trilogy. I’ve been working on them for a long time, and as you can imagine, I have a few new characters who want out of my head.
HOW CAN WE
BUY YOUR BOOKS
My books, both paperback and e-reader are available on Amazon. Here’s my Amazon Author page.
CONTACT YOU
TWITTER
FACEBOOK
KEEP UP TO DATE ON NEWS AND RELEASES
I’m terrible at a newsletter, but you can sign up for one at www.vaniamargene.com
BUY YOUR BOOKS
My books, both paperback and e-reader are available on Amazon. Here’s my Amazon Author page.
CONTACT YOU
KEEP UP TO DATE ON NEWS AND RELEASES
I’m terrible at a newsletter, but you can sign up for one at www.vaniamargene.com
Vania left us with a couple blurbs from her books:
Summer Secrets (1-3)
Book Notes: Romance, Short Stories
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Summer Secrets (1-3)
Book Notes: Romance, Short Stories
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What you don't know. . . can hurt you.
During their annual summer vacation to a fishing resort located in a small northern Minnesota tourist town, a group of friends attempt to keep secrets from each other with devastating results.
Janie and Vince
Vince has disliked Janie for years, but something changes when they are forced to share a cabin.
Drawn to her, he confesses his feelings. Just when he thinks he's making progress changing her mind about him, Janie reveals her own secret.
Torn, Vince must decide how much he wants her, and what he's willing to overlook to keep her.
Kara and Chuck
As Daddy's Little Girl, Kara does whatever he asks. But when his demands become too much, she must choose between her parents and the love of her life.
Chuck has loved Kara for years but knew he could never compete with her lifestyle--especially dealing with his own family's difficulties.
When it seems as if they finally have a chance at happiness, they will need to decide if their secrets will bring them even closer or tear them apart.
Alycia and Bryce
A couple since they were kids, Alycia has taken Bryce for granted for years. One night, drunk and resentful, he does something about it.
Bitter, Alycia retaliates, taking her anger out on him and causing them more pain than either thought possible.
After weeks of fighting, will they decide to give each other another chance, or call it quits before they hurt each other beyond repair?
During their annual summer vacation to a fishing resort located in a small northern Minnesota tourist town, a group of friends attempt to keep secrets from each other with devastating results.
Janie and Vince
Vince has disliked Janie for years, but something changes when they are forced to share a cabin.
Drawn to her, he confesses his feelings. Just when he thinks he's making progress changing her mind about him, Janie reveals her own secret.
Torn, Vince must decide how much he wants her, and what he's willing to overlook to keep her.
Kara and Chuck
As Daddy's Little Girl, Kara does whatever he asks. But when his demands become too much, she must choose between her parents and the love of her life.
Chuck has loved Kara for years but knew he could never compete with her lifestyle--especially dealing with his own family's difficulties.
When it seems as if they finally have a chance at happiness, they will need to decide if their secrets will bring them even closer or tear them apart.
Alycia and Bryce
A couple since they were kids, Alycia has taken Bryce for granted for years. One night, drunk and resentful, he does something about it.
Bitter, Alycia retaliates, taking her anger out on him and causing them more pain than either thought possible.
After weeks of fighting, will they decide to give each other another chance, or call it quits before they hurt each other beyond repair?
Summer Secrets (2-6)
Book Notes: Romance, Short Stories
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Secrets are lies.
Bailey and Cameron
Bailey has tried for years to have a baby, to no avail. Though she's had the unshakeable support of her husband, Cameron, she's always suspected he wants more. When she overhears a conversation not meant for her, Bailey must decide between what she wants and giving her husband the thing he desires most.
Cameron loves his wife and has stayed by her side through the trials of her infertility. Not wanting to burden Bailey, he's kept his deepest feelings to himself.
After Bailey learns what Cameron has never wanted to reveal, can he persuade her to give their marriage a second chance?
Crystal and Nate
Reeling from a brutal loss, Crystal finds comfort and begins to heal. But her husband isn't the one giving her what she needs to put the past behind her. When he questions her, will Crystal come clean, or convince him that putting the pieces of their lives back together is all that matters?
Nate's life ended one fateful afternoon, and he's cared about nothing since that horrendous day. When Crystal show signs she's beginning to move on, Nate struggles with being left behind. Before their vacation ends, he must look within himself and decide if he, too, can move forward for his wife's sake, or let her go.
Veronica and Zach
Veronica has lived in a little Minnesota tourist town all her life wanting more, but never having the courage to try. When she literally bumps into Zach at the town bar, sparks fly, but he's from a big city and she knows she's out of his league.
Zach has had his eye on Veronica for a long time. He knows she deserves more than life in a small town with a damaged man. When Veronica finally finds the courage to live a new life, can Zach summon the courage to tell her how he feels so they move forward together?
Book Notes: Romance, Short Stories
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Secrets are lies.
Bailey and Cameron
Bailey has tried for years to have a baby, to no avail. Though she's had the unshakeable support of her husband, Cameron, she's always suspected he wants more. When she overhears a conversation not meant for her, Bailey must decide between what she wants and giving her husband the thing he desires most.
Cameron loves his wife and has stayed by her side through the trials of her infertility. Not wanting to burden Bailey, he's kept his deepest feelings to himself.
After Bailey learns what Cameron has never wanted to reveal, can he persuade her to give their marriage a second chance?
Crystal and Nate
Reeling from a brutal loss, Crystal finds comfort and begins to heal. But her husband isn't the one giving her what she needs to put the past behind her. When he questions her, will Crystal come clean, or convince him that putting the pieces of their lives back together is all that matters?
Nate's life ended one fateful afternoon, and he's cared about nothing since that horrendous day. When Crystal show signs she's beginning to move on, Nate struggles with being left behind. Before their vacation ends, he must look within himself and decide if he, too, can move forward for his wife's sake, or let her go.
Veronica and Zach
Veronica has lived in a little Minnesota tourist town all her life wanting more, but never having the courage to try. When she literally bumps into Zach at the town bar, sparks fly, but he's from a big city and she knows she's out of his league.
Zach has had his eye on Veronica for a long time. He knows she deserves more than life in a small town with a damaged man. When Veronica finally finds the courage to live a new life, can Zach summon the courage to tell her how he feels so they move forward together?
SBC wants to say thank you so much for stopping in for the interview VANIA RHEAULT. I had a great time touching back in with you. I'm quite excited to read your upcoming books! Please do stop back to update us in the near future for another quick chat! (Jacks)
I am Jacks, for SBC, and I hope that you have had fun time reading about this AWESOME author!
I am Jacks, for SBC, and I hope that you have had fun time reading about this AWESOME author!
Jacks, Silver Beans Reviewer and Interviewer
Posting: ROMANCE/FANTASY
Posting Date: 10/10/2017
VANIA RHEAULT Book Reviews Averages: 5 STARS
Posting: ROMANCE/FANTASY
Posting Date: 10/10/2017
VANIA RHEAULT Book Reviews Averages: 5 STARS
HUGE THANKS AGAIN...
VANIA RHEAULT for popping in for a chat!
Look for VANIA RHEAULT new releases 1700 HAMILTON and ON THE CORNER OF HAMILTON AND MAIN at the end of June 2016!
VANIA RHEAULT for popping in for a chat!
Look for VANIA RHEAULT new releases 1700 HAMILTON and ON THE CORNER OF HAMILTON AND MAIN at the end of June 2016!
Additional Fun Fact:
VANIA RHEAULT actively tweets on twitter!
VANIA RHEAULT actively tweets on twitter!
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