Blog - Sylvain Reynard

Goodreads Choice Awards – Semifinals

November 12, 2012

Dear Everyone,

Because of your support, Gabriel’s Rapture is in the Semifinal round of the Goodreads Choice Awards in Best Romance. You’ll notice this is a very competitive category with many well-known authors.

Because of a vigorous write-in campaign by a number of readers, I’ve also been nominated as Best Author.

You can see the nominees and vote for your favourites here.
And here.

Thank you for your support and your confidence. I’m truly grateful to you.

Finally, I’d like to share a reader made book trailer for Gabriel’s Inferno. Jenna did a tremendous job. You can view the trailer here.

All the best and thank you for reading,

www.sylvainreynard.com

Goodreads Choice Award Nomination

November 2, 2012

Dear Everyone,

“Gabriel’s Rapture” has been nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award in the category of Best Romance. This is a very competitive category. My friend E.L. James and my fellow Penguin author Sylvia Day are also nominated.

I want to thank you for your support of this book. You are the reason why “Rapture” has been nominated.

You can see the list of nominees and vote for your favourite here.

All the best and thank you for your support,

www.sylvainreynard.com

PS. In case you missed it, my last post was on Hurricane Sandy. I mentioned a couple of charities that were involved in disaster relief. Please consider giving or volunteering.

Hurricane Sandy

October 30, 2012

Dear Everyone,

I’ve been hearing from readers who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. The devastation is incredible.

I hope that you, your family and friends are safe.

As we look toward the clean up process, there are a number of charities that can help. First, the Red Cross. In addition to providing immediate help to those in need, they are accepting donations and running blood drives. Please consider giving.

Second, the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is offering emergency disaster services already, including food, shelter, and clothing. They need donations and volunteers. Please consider giving.

Third, Covenant House. I’m including them because their house in Atlantic City, New Jersey had to be evacuated. Covenant House provides a safe place for teens in crisis, many of whom are running from abusive households. If you can, please consider giving to the Atlantic City Covenant House to help them continue to provide a home for their youth.

In addition to these charities, many local governments, faith-based groups, and humanitarian organizations are putting together teams of volunteers to help with disaster relief. Please consider giving of your time. Please consider becoming a sticky little leaf for someone in need.

All the best and thank you,
SR

www.sylvainreynard.com

Meet the Voice of Professor Emerson

October 26, 2012

Dear Everyone,

A number of you have written to me asking for more information about the actor who read “Gabriel’s Inferno” and “Gabriel’s Rapture” on the audiobooks. (You can listen to samples on Audible.com and Audible.co.uk ) His name is John Michael Morgan and I’m pleased to introduce him to you.

John Michael Morgan is a writer, director, singer, actor, teacher and storycarrier who has worked in many contexts over the years, including film, television, theater, and schools. His BA from Wheaton College is in Literature with an emphasis on creative writing and mythology. He also has an MFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University and a second MFA in Film Production and Directing from UCLA.

His screenplay, THE CAVANAUGHS (which he wrote with his co-writer, Meg LeFauve) was selected for the Sundance Writers Lab. John also attended the Sundance Directors Lab as a directing fellow. While in development with THE CAVANAUGHS, John continues to write, direct, perform and teach. John was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

When he graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas he co-founded Kitchen Dog Theater, now a longstanding, multi-award winning theater. When he moved to Los Angeles, he worked in various arenas: as an actor or director in film, television, commercial voiceovers, and on stage. He has also worked as a singer, performing in musicals, chamber pieces, new opera pieces and world music festivals.

Then, a few years ago, John joyously found his way into audiobooks. In the late summer of 2012, John was given the opportunity to inhabit the passionate, rich and generous imagination of author Sylvain Reynard through the novels GABRIEL’S INFERNO and GABRIEL’S RAPTURE.

It was a wonderful journey for John. With heartfelt appreciation he thanks Sylvain and Penguin for trusting these beloved characters and their lovingly wrought world to him.

John currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

All the best everyone and thanks for listening,

www.sylvainreynard.com

SR signs Contract for Third Book in Gabriel Series: Plus Contest!

October 1, 2012

Dear Everyone,

I have good news.

I have on my desk a contract with Berkley Books for three novels. The first book under this contract will be the third and final volume in the Gabriel series. The release date is to be announced, as are the subjects of the other two books under contract.

When I wrote “Gabriel’s Rapture,” I intended this book to be the last volume about the Professor. But no sooner was the book released, than I began to receive letters from readers asking me for a third book.

Although I was grateful for the letters, I was determined that Rapture would be the final book. But as time went on and I received message after message asking for more about the Professor and Julianne, I began to contemplate what a third novel would entail.

Then, one morning I began to write …

So I’m pleased to tell you, the readers, that the third book is in progress and it’s being written for you in response to your messages. Thank you for your continued support of me and my writing. I look forward to sharing the novel with you.

All the best and thanks for reading,

www.sylvainreynard.com

PS. I’m pleased to report that my novels are going to be translated into French and into Croatian. More details forthcoming.

CONTEST

Do you see these? These are some of SR’s author copies!! When SR sent me the photo, I knew we had to do a contest!

SR’s photo (above) will be added to the FB Fan Page and also Twitter.

From there you’ll ‘share’ it either on your FB page or on your Twitter but the key is to tell people why you love the books.

Make sure you ‘tag’ / @ SR’s name so that you’re properly entered.

Winners will be chosen randomly and you’ll receive both books signed by SR.

GOOD LUCK! xoxo Enn

If you have questions, email me at enn@sylvainreynard.com

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