5 Books you need on your TBR this Summer

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:26:25 GMT

Whatever you read, I have a book for you

Let's do it short and sweet...

If you want to read a suspensful and psychological novel, read THE SWAP by Robyn Harding. I was captivated by that book and I highly recommend it.

If you want poems to tear your soul apart and make your heart weep, read ENDVISIBLE by Hydrus. I already told you about this book in a newsletter and if you don't, follow him on IG , You won't be disappointed by his talent.

If you want a good laugh, Sara Ney released HARD PASS . RomCom to its best.

A great YA Thriller: ONE OF US IS NEXT by Karen M. McManus or not a YA: A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY by M.T. Edvardsson. Both page turner!

And a bonus... If you want something different, a mix of poetry and mythology, read GREAT GODDESSES: LIFE LESSONS FROM MYTHS AND MONSTERS by Nikita Gill.

Tell me your recs below. Have a great bookish summer!

Most asked questions about my life...

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:58:51 GMT

So you wanted to know...

Hey readers, it's me, Gab!
Soooo I was reluctant to write a blog, because I know myself and I know I will certainly drop this in a month or so... I'm terrible at keeping any kind of journal but let's give it a try.

So why starting? Well... Most of you always ask for the same questions and as much as I love you... I'm a little fed up always answering the same things. Also, it's a fun way to share more about the books and share stuff that are mainly in my head!

So let start with the questions I answer the most...

But you're French? but you're Swiss? But you're Canadian?

Sooo, I'm born in France and I'm French to the core. I mean... I can be rude, I argument, I love the French culture and I would never survive without bread and smelly cheeses. But, once upon a time, I went to study in Switzerland and lived there for 13 years. I became an adult there, and later a mother. Switzerland is a part of who I have become, I miss living there.
In Switzerland I met a Anglo Quebecker from Montreal and we lived together there for a while, we made babies and we were happy, but I was alone a lot. He was travelling a lot and we knew we needed something else.
That's how we moved back to his country. It makes now 9 years we live in Montreal, I became Canadian and if you ask my kids, they will tell you they are Canadian, before being French. (And no they aren't Swiss, because it's not because you were born in Switzerland that you are Swiss.)

Why do you write in English?

My easiest answer is... because I've been living with an anglophone for 17 years and I don't know how to write (or have) sex in French...
The real reason is... Contemporary romance isn't really something trending in France and Quebec. The market is smaller, self publishing is not that big and writing in French is someting I haven't done in YEARS! But I'm hoping to get translated and published in French one day. Open to any collaborations!

Do you write anything else that romance?

I do.. I write poetry, a lot, but not sure if I'll ever publish them.
I've written suspense. I'm itching to explore... We'll see...

Why don't you speak about your husband and kids more?

Because I'm kind of private... You already know I met him in Switzerland and that he's Canadian. That's a lot, no?

As for my kids, I post only with their authorization. Which you can imagine is often a no!

How can I self publish my book?

Start by googling : How to self publish. Join Alessandra Torre Inkers Group on Facebook. Don't go the easy way, research if it's for you. It's hard and a lot of work... I self-publish because I'm a control freak. But I have never worked more in my life. It's your own little business. WORK.

Why don't you write fluffy romance?

Because I write what I feel. Because I don't believe love comes easy. Because the characters tell me their stories. Because I'm dark and twisted and I can't just see things being easy and loving. I'm sorry.

Who's your favorite romance author?

One? Only one... Melanie Harlow. It's a one click, all the time!

What's your Starbucks drink?

Skinny Chai latte (warm or iced).
Black Ice Tea with raspeberries pumps.
Refreshers
Skinny Caramel Macchiato (warm or iced)

Where can I buy a signed book?

Keep asking and maybe I'll create a shop. For the moment, you can have a bookplate. Email me :)

Will you co-write one day?

I don't know... I really don't...

Ok folks. I think that's it for the moment. You can always ask me more on IG or FB or by email.

Xoxo
Gab.

Gabrielle G's blog

5 Books you need on your TBR this Summer

Whatever you read, I have a book for you

Most asked questions about my life...

So you wanted to know...