Vivian Rios's Blog

Hello Readers,

I have just released a historical fiction short story collection entitled, A Morgan Christmas Affair, featuring two unforgettable stories...An Improper Proposal and One Forbidden Night written under my pen Rachel Wright. It is now available on your favorite Ebook readers.

Well, If Only In My Dreams is off to a great start in both print and ebook sales, but I am even more excited to announce that the novel made it to the second round in Amazon's New Author Breakthrough Novel contest! I hope it makes it to the next level...keep your fingers crossed! Please post a review if you have read the novel. Thanks so much!

My last post was several months ago wherein I vowed to complete my historical romance by August 5th. Needless to say...that didnt happen! A little thing called 'life' kept getting in the way, however, I am so happy to say that If Only In My Dreams is completed and on the editor's desk. I hope to have it available in both print and digital within the next few weeks. I love historical romance and am so excited for this new journey. Remember to look for it under my pen name...Rachel Wright!

Determined to finish If Only In My Dreams, my historical romance novel by Sunday, August 5th and send it off to my editor. Wish me luck!

Last week I wrote about self-imposed deadlines and knowing that I have a task to complete, (about 30% more to go) I find that my fingers are frozen above the keyboard. I have the picture in my mind but can't seem to make it translate to words. Also on my mind are too many other distractions! So, decision to be made...write or ponder? Answer...write! Pen (fingers in this case) will be on fire today! No more procrastination!

Just like NYE resolutions that come and go only to return bigger and broader for the next year, self-imposed deadlines are a good way to get yourself moving or drive yourself crazy! There's no escaping the self-imposed deadline, it's always with you because you created it. It's not like a memo you get from your boss asking for a report at the end of the month, etc...it's a constant reminder. My self-imposed deadline is my next novel, due out before the end of this summer. No time to procrastinate...have to get my pen on fire!

For a few decades now, I have found myself drawn to just two genres...romance and mystery. Yes, some may say that is a placing a limitation on myself but I disagree. I look forward to reading a new release from one of my favorite authors like I look forward to my cup of green tea every morning...it just makes me feel good and warm inside. If I have a great book in my hand then nothing and noone, will stop me from turning those pages until I reluctantly reach the end! Tell me what makes your pages turn?

This journey began over six years ago as a direct result of my love for romantic suspense novels and the dream of writing one of my own. I am thrilled to share it with the world!Secrets Will KIll