THE DEBUTANTE IS MINE will be released in just over 3 weeks! You know what that means, don’t you? It’s time for GIVEAWAYS!!!
Throughout these next weeks, I’ll be hosting giveaways; in my newsletter, on my blog, and on Facebook. So be sure to sign up for my newsletter (sign up is located at the bottom of my website pages), check Facebook, and here for the latest details.
I’m so excited about the April 12th release of THE DEBUTANTE IS MINE and I can’t wait to share Jack and Lilah’s story with you!
“May you always have…
Walls for the winds
A roof for the rain
Tea beside the fire
Laughter to cheer you
Those you love near you
And all your heart might desire.”*
(*Blessing includes: the guy in the pic, and heart shaped waffles.) 🙂
In the beginning stages of a book (plotting, arc, development, etc.), I think it’s important to see what a hero is made of. What is he like when he’s exposed and vulnerable and… Um… what was I saying?
Not only was she a strong, classy first lady, an advocate against drugs in school, and a devoted wife and mother, but she was also part of a special true-life love story that left an indelible mark on my heart.
The book, I LOVE YOU, RONNIE, is a beautiful collection of letters that offers a glimpse into the undeniable romance between Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
An excerpt from I LOVE YOU, RONNIE:
Feb. 14,1977
Dear St. Valentine,
I’m writing to you about a beautiful young lady who has been in this household for 25 years now – come March 4.
I have a request to make of you but before doing so feel you should know more about her. For one thing she has 2 hearts – her own and mine. I’m not complaining. I gave her mine willingly, and like it right where it is. Her name is Nancy but for some time now I’ve called her Mommie and don’t believe I could change.
My request of you is – could you on this day whisper in her ear that someone loves her very much and more and more each day? Also tell her, this “Someone” would run down like a dollar clock without her so she must always stay where she is.
Then tell her if she wants to know who that “Someone” is to just turn her head to the left. I’ll be across the room waiting to see if you told her. If you’ll do this for me, I’ll be very happy knowing that she knows I love her with all my heart.
Well… mostly. I still have three rounds of edits to go. A little nip. A little tuck. A few little volts of electricity and then it will be alive and ready. I can’t wait to share it with you!
The Avon Art Department is also putting together a cover for THIS EARL IS ON FIRE. They’ve created so many amazing covers in the past–I’m so excited to see this one, too!
Typically, while in the planning stages of a book, I’ll find images that fit the characters who’ve been living in my mind. Here is one of “Adeline and Liam”:
I have an assortment of pics and quotes on my Pinterest page. So if you’re curious about part of my process, here is the link: https://www.pinterest.com/vivlorret/
Now that I’m done with this book, I’m wired. The first days after finishing a manuscript are difficult for me. I’m usually so revved up from pulling all-nighters that I stay on an adrenaline high for days.
Since I couldn’t sit still, I spent time visiting DS 1.0 and the grand-kitty…
cleaning the house, organizing the “This Earl is on Fire” file, consuming a few more cups of tea than I probably should have, downloading more books on my Kindle, and cleaning my desk in preparation for beginning book #3.
I’m still in awe thinking about it… Book 3 of my third Avon Impulse series (plus 2 novellas)! I feel very blessed and thankful for each of you. <3
You know what this means, don’t you? I’m going to need to find pics and quotes for Max and Juliet’s story, WHEN A MARQUESS LOVES A WOMAN. 🙂
I have some exciting news! Avon Romance is hosting an EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY on Goodreads. Follow the Goodreads link and enter for your chance to win one of 10 bound manuscripts (advanced copies!) of THE DEBUTANTE IS MINE!!!
This has never been done before, which makes this even more exciting!!!
Great news! THE DEBUTANTE IS MINE made Publishers Weekly list for one of “The Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2016”!!! 😀
From Publishers Weekly: Culled from the 14,000+ titles in PW’s Spring Announcements issue, we asked our reviews editors to pick the most notable books publishing in Spring 2016. Click here for our list of most anticipated children’s and YA books. Links to reviews are included when available.
The Debutante Is Mine by Vivienne Lorret (Avon, Apr.) – A will and a bet create the drama in the riveting first Season’s Original Regency, in which a young woman falls for a commoner but is obligated to find a noble husband.
In case you haven’t pre-ordered your copy, I posted links below.
I am over the moon and soaring higher!!! And I’m so thankful that I had the opportunity to write this story. Thanks to the hardworking team at Avon Impulse and to my amazing editor Chelsey Emmelhainz (you will be missed <3). And also to Stefanie Lieberman for helping to find a home for the Season’s Original series.
