What
inspired you to become an author?
I have always loved to write. In fact, I started
writing when I was only 7 or 8 years old. I still have stories and poems I
wrote from way back. I never really read or wrote fiction until recently as I
was mostly a non-fiction writer. Once I had a Kindle, I started downloading and
reading more fiction. That's when I realized how much I liked to read those
stories. As I started writing, I gained more fans of my work. That's when my
fiction writing career was born!
Do
you write in different genres?
I mainly write in the romance genre. I have written
under a couple of pen names in the Young Adult Fantasy genre, mainly as tribute
to my kids. They wanted to read my work, and my romance novels are not for
children, so I wrote some YA. I liked it, but I love romance. I plan to stay in
the romance genre for a long time to come.
How
did you come up with the title for your latest book?
“Second Chance” is truly a reflection of the story.
Shannon Harris needs a second chance to live her life after being with an
emotionally abusive husband for so many years. Her second chances keep coming
throughout the story, along with some tragedy as well.
Do
you title the book first or wait until after it’s complete?
I usually wait until it is about halfway finished
before I title it. That gives me time to think, but I also like to get the
cover designed to give me even more motivation to complete it. I often keep a
picture of the cover in front of me as inspiration.
Is
there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
In “Second Chance”, the message is that we all have
issues and problems, but we are always able to have a second chance. It is
about our mindset and outlook more than anything, You cannot let all of the
struggles and tragedies of life keep you from living a full life.
What
books/authors have influenced your life?
I love to read Barbara Freethy and Bella Andre. I
read other romance authors too, but those two are the most similar to my
writing style, I think.
If
you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
I would say Barbara Freethy simply because I like
her realistic characters and her ability to describe sex scenes with class. Her
sex scenes are very descriptive, while also being easy for most readers to
absorb. Her scenes are passionate without being overly “raunchy” as some
readers can't take that. :)
What
is your current “work in progress” or upcoming projects?
I am very excited about the novella I am writing at
the moment. Part of it is taken from a real event that happened in my life
where I came upon a man in the mountains (while hiking up to a waterfall) that
was having a stroke. He was so young (late 30's) and on a date with his new
girlfriend. I've created a love story around that event, but not at ALL in the
way you would think! I am about halfway finished with the story, and I cannot
wait to get it out there for my readers. Make sure to link up with me on
Facebook to hear about its release.
Can
you share a little of your current work with us?
Sure! Here is a little snippet:
Camden
Lane was used to these situations. She was very adept at getting herself out of
tight jams in the form of intimate conversations. When her best friend
continued to probe and prod about her relationship with the devilishly rich and
handsome Preston Donnelly, Camden had every intention of lying through her
teeth.
Sitting at the restaurant
having lunch with her best friend, Natalie, Camden should have felt
comfortable. After all, she and Natalie had been “besties” since freshman year
at Emory University. Now, all of these years later, she couldn’t believe that
she found herself at a loss for words.
“Cam? Are you listening to
me?” Natalie asked waving her hand in from of Camden’s face.
“What? Sure. Of course, I
am listening to you,” she replied pushing her long, dark brown hair behind her
right ear. That was a nervous habit that she had tried hard to break, and
Natalie knew it was a sure sign that she was flustered.
“Then answer me, girl. You
know I can read you like a book, so spill it,” Natalie said taking a sip of her
Coke through a straw.
“I just don’t think your
line of questioning is relevant, Nat,” Camden said smirking as she took a bite
of her sandwich to fill her mouth and avoid questioning.
“Maybe you should have
been an attorney instead of a doctor,” Natalie said smiling as she rolled her
eyes.
“Maybe.”
“Okay, I am going to ask
you one more time. Are you sure that you want to marry Preston?”
Camden’s mind began to
wonder again. Was she sure? She had better be since her wedding was in three
short months. Preston had proposed on Christmas Eve, and now here she was in
late September looking straight down the barrel of a December wedding date.
Natalie knew her well,
and she had seen signs of what Camden was sure were just wedding jitters. That’s normal, right?
Do
you have any advice for other writers?
Keep writing! That is the key. Don't get distracted
by your own self esteem issues or what others are saying or your schedule....
Just keep writing! That is how you will get better and stronger as a writer.
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crossroads
Second Chance – Tanner & Shannon
New Beginnings Series – Book One
By Rachel Hanna
Genre: Contemporary Romance
ASIN: B008SNXQ1G
Number of pages: 105 pages
Word Count: 27,700
Book Description:
When Shannon Harris's husband of 18 years dies, she is left a widow. But, she is glad he is dead after he emotionally abused her for all of those years. Now, she worries that she will never be able to open up her heart to any man again. With her daughter leaving for college, the 39 year old widow is forced to move to the Georgia mountains due to her deceased husband's legal antics.
There she meets Tanner and her world is turned upside down. Can she trust him? Should she? When her worst nightmare happens, she has to make a decision - move forward on blind faith or run away.
Filled with suspense, twists and turns, you will adore this modern love story!
There she meets Tanner and her world is turned upside down. Can she trust him? Should she? When her worst nightmare happens, she has to make a decision - move forward on blind faith or run away.
Filled with suspense, twists and turns, you will adore this modern love story!
Rachel Hanna is a wife and mother of three kids living outside of Atlanta. Her lifelong love of writing brought her to the world of romance novels, and hasn't looked back since. She loves to create deep characters who have real feelings and situations that come up in their lives. Her favorite thing to do is hang with her family, read tons of great fiction and create new experiences for her readers.
Twitter @RachelHannaBook
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