Dear Readers, I’ve known Rachel Hauck
since before she was ever published. And when she burst on the publishing
scene, her books were awesome. Because I love fairy tales, her newest series is
right down my alley. The way she writes fairytale-like stories, but sets them
in the modern day world is fantastic. Even more fantastic is the way she weaves
spiritual truth and spiritual happenings into these stories. They pull me even
closer to our awesome God. How to Catch a
Prince is even a second chance at love story. That makes it even better.
BIO: Rachel Hauck is an award-winning, best-selling author of
critically acclaimed novels such as The
Wedding Dress, Love Starts with Elle,
and Once
Upon A Prince. She also penned the Songbird Novels with multi-platinum
recording artist, Sara Evans. Booklist named their novel, Softly and Tenderly, one of 2011 Top Ten Inspirationals. She serves
on the Executive Board for American Christian Fiction Writers and is a mentor
and book therapist at My Book Therapy, and conference speaker. Rachel lives in
central Florida
with her husband and pets.
Welcome back, Rachel. Since
you’re being published regularly, what new avenues will your future books take?
RH: Who knows?!
That’s the fun of coming up with new ideas. I’ve got a few stories brewing but
I’ll talk it over with my editor and settle on something. I’m always looking
for a story with a hook as well as romance.
What conferences will you be attending
this year? Will you be a speaker at any of them?
RH: I’m excited
to be heading to the Romantic Times Convention as well as Romance Writers of
America, and American Christian Fiction Authors this year. I’ll be speaking at
ACFW. But who knows what else will turn up this year. I like to leave space for
the spontaneous.
If you were in charge of planning the
panel discussion at a writing conference, what topic would the panel cover, and
who would you ask to be on the panel, and why?
RH: I’d probably
discuss a writer’s career. There’s not enough career talk. I’d invite my agent,
Chip MacGregor, my publisher Daisy Hutton, authors Susan May Warren, Brandilyn
Collins, Ted Dekker, James Scott Bell, and Lisa Wingate. It’d be an honest
conversation about the writing life.
Sign me up. I’d love to hear that
discussion. How important is it to you to be active in writing organizations?
RH: I’ve always
said, from the beginning, networking is about as important as your writing.
Authors need to be involved in the community and getting to know people. Opportunities
arise from those relationships. So be involved in writing organizations.
Where in the community or your church do
you volunteer?
RH: I’m the worship leader at my church! I’m also a volunteer for ACFW by serving on the executive board and leading worship at their conference every year.
RH: I’m the worship leader at my church! I’m also a volunteer for ACFW by serving on the executive board and leading worship at their conference every year.
Who are the five people who have made the
most impact on your life, and how?
RH: Wow, great question. My parents who taught me to follow Jesus. Best gift a parent could give a kid. My dad was a great encourager in my writing, telling me I should be a writer.
RH: Wow, great question. My parents who taught me to follow Jesus. Best gift a parent could give a kid. My dad was a great encourager in my writing, telling me I should be a writer.
Next would be my husband who is my best friend and partner, and a lover of Jesus and truth. He’s taught me so much about walking in peace. He’s a big supporter for my career too.
Third, my friend Stuart Greaves, who is a man running hard after Jesus. He challenges me to not settle but to press in and move upward to God’s call.
Fourth, my best
girlfriend Susan May Warren who is more than a friend but a sister. She’s been
with me through my writing journey and has taught me so much. We’ve walked with
each other through some hard times, laughed together, and kicked each other
back into play when we falter. She’s the best.
Last but not
least, I’m going to pick a conglomerate: I really love the worship out of Bethel in Redding , California , and the teaching of Mike Bickle, as well as
the worship, from the International House of Prayer in Kansas City . Just the pursuit of Jesus
through prayer and worship, the Biblical teaching, the modeling of loving Jesus
with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength have shaped my life in the last 20
years.
If you could write the inscription on
your tombstone, what would it be?
RH: Author,
wife, daughter, sister, friend, friend of the Bridegroom, living forever in His
light. She’d not dead, she’s alive. Just not here.
Tell us about the featured book.
RH: How
to Catch A Prince is the third in the Royal Wedding Series, the story
of King Nathaniel’s (book 1) brother, Prince Stephen and an American Heiress.
Please share the first page with us for
my readers, since I’ve read and love the book.
With each
passing day, she remembered she had a secret. She’d lived in the fog of death
until six months ago, when she crawled out, reaching for the first glimpse of
life and light she’d encountered in five years. It came in the form of a simple
telephone call. A refreshing-breeze offer.
But clearing the
fog meant the memories surfaced. Ones she’d long since regarded as lost. Now
they rattled around the empty corridors of her heart.
And recently, in
the faintest ting or ping, like when elevator doors opened just outside her
office, Corina remembered how she loved the glorious, rolling chimes of
cathedral bells pealing through a crisp Cathedral City
dawn.
And she ached.
Deep in her soul. With a longing she couldn’t reach nor remove.
With an exhale,
she slumped in her chair and closed the news video she’d been watching. Two of
the Beaumont Post’s staff writers entered the bull pen with a nod toward her, a
late lunch of McDonald’s swinging from their hands.
Corina’s gaze
followed them as they crossed the wide, boxy room, cutting through the muted
afternoon sunlight that spilled through the dirty, rain-splattered windows.
Where can my readers find you on the
Internet?
RH: Everywhere.
Ha! www.rachelhauck.com will lead
readers to my social media sites.
Today is the last day to enter this contest:
Enter to win a "royal" prize pack!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- A royal-themed Brighton charm bracelet
- 2 tickets to see the new Cinderella movie
- The Royal Wedding series (Once Upon a Prince, Princess Ever After, and How to Catch a Prince)
How to Catch a Prince (Royal Wedding Series) - Amazon
How to Catch a Prince (Royal Wedding Series Book 3) - Kindle
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17 comments:
Rachel is a dandy and I know this book is too! Thank you, Lena!
Melanie Backus, TX
I would love to win a copy of this book.
California
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Thanks so much for having me Lena.
Rachel
What an interesting story line, thanks for a chance to win a copy :)
Deanna, Nebraska
dkstevensneAToutlookd oTcOm
Rachel Hauck writes a really cute book. Would love to win a copy for the school library.
North Carolina
Thx for the great interview! I think that it's so cool that Rachel is also the worship leader at her church! That is not an easy job! All the books I have read and I have never read one of Rachel Hauck's (hanging my head in shame.) Hoping to rectify that situation by winning this great book! Thx for the opportunity!
Diana in SC
dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com
I so enjoy Rachel Hauck's books! Thanks for the chance to win her newest!!!
Rebecca in Oregon
I loved Once Upon A Prince, would love to read the another in this series.
Patty in SC
thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book.
live in ND
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
Enter me can't wait to read your book it looks great!!!!
Conway, SC.
My sister in law & I are totally addicted to Rachel's fairy tale wedding series and The Wedding Dress!
Kristen in OK
kam110476 at gmail dot com
I would love to win a copy!
Rita from Wisconsin
rita dot navarre at yahoo dot com
Rachel, I have loved every book on this series! Can't wait to read this one.
Tonja (Rose Hill, VA)
How to Catch a Prince definitely sounds like a book I would enjoy!
Beth from IA
I loved Once Upon a Prince --so glad Stephan has his own story now! Thanks for the chance to win. jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]edu
[P.S. I'm from Hawaii]
How to Catch a Prince sounds like a lovely, romantic story. Please add me!
Merry in MN
Love Rachel's books! Thanks for the chance to win!
Beth in Montana
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