Omnific is very excited to talk about our newest
release…wait for it…Gabriel’s Rapture, the highly anticipated follow up to
Gabriel’s Inferno.
Author Sylvain Reynard was kind enough to answer some
of our questions and share an excerpt from the book with us. So without further
ado…
Professor Gabriel Emerson has embarked on a
passionate, yet clandestine affair with his former student, Julia Mitchell.
Sequestered on a romantic holiday in Italy, he tutors her in the sensual
delights of the body and the raptures of sex. But when they return, their
happiness is threatened by conspiring students, academic politics, and a
jealous ex-lover. When Gabriel is confronted by the university administration,
will he succumb to Dante’s fate? Or will he fight to keep Julia, his Beatrice,
forever?
In Gabriel's Rapture, the brilliant sequel to the wildly successful debut novel, Gabriel'sInferno, Sylvain Reynard weaves an exquisite love story that will touch the reader's mind, body, and soul, forever.
In Gabriel's Rapture, the brilliant sequel to the wildly successful debut novel, Gabriel'sInferno, Sylvain Reynard weaves an exquisite love story that will touch the reader's mind, body, and soul, forever.
Check out
what Sylvain Reynard had to say about the upcoming release.
Omnific: Gabriel’s Rapture is
the sequel to Gabriel’s Inferno, was writing the second book a different
experience from your first? Was it a little easier knowing what to expect from
the process?
SR: In many
ways, writing the sequel was more challenging than writing the first book. The
sequel went through multiple revisions, which were time consuming but
necessary. And during the writing process, I was conscious of my readers and
how invested they were in the characters. I wanted to be sure to respect that
investment.
Omnific: Can you share a little of your writing process with us? Are you a plotter or do you write as a scene hits?
SR: I tend to
do a little of both. The Professor’s story was one that I plotted from
beginning to end, spanning two books. But along the way, when the Muse
was active I would add specific scenes.
Omnific: With summer quickly approaching, and everyone getting ready for getaways, where would you LOVE to go on a vacation? And if you went, would you truly be on vacation or would you have a notebook with you to write when an idea strikes?
SR: My favourite holiday destination is the city of Florence. I like it because it’s beautiful, it has stunning vistas and great cafes, and it’s a great place to learn about art and history. Florence is like jealous lover – if you ignore her, she’ll turn on you. So I wouldn’t dare work while visiting her.
Omnific: Since Omnific is
all about the romance...what is your favorite romance scene in a book?
SR: One of the most powerful love stories is the story of C.S.
Lewis and Joy Gresham, portrayed in the film “Shadowlands.” Their romance
is unconventional. Lewis is the older, famous Oxford don. Joy is an American
poet who writes to him. They marry out of convenience and then, tragically, Joy
contracts cancer. What follows after is their love story.
There is a scene in the film (starring
Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger), in which Lewis breaks down, describing his
wife and his love for her. It’s a powerful moment, made more powerful by the
realization that his wife is terminally ill and his carefully constructed life
(and romance) will never be the same. This is love in one of its deepest forms
– when we suffer with the suffering of our beloved, wishing we could take the
pain away.
Omnific: Now, if they
made that into a movie who would you want cast opposite you? (Or if they have
already made a movie, would you recast it?)
SR: I’m
not sure I could recast it, since Hopkins and Winger were perfect.
Omnific: And the dreaded
question after months of editing…do you have anything that you are working on
next?
SR: I would like to co-author a novella
with Heather Huffman, the author of “Throwaway.” Heather is a great lady and a
strong supporter of the anti human trafficking movement. We’ve talked about
collaborating on a romantic comedy and donating the money to combat modern
slavery and human trafficking. I hope this will be my next project.
And just to tease us all…
Julia lowered her
eyes and blushed.
He smiled at her pink
cheeks. "Am I making you shy?"
As if in answer, she
took a step closer and pulled one of his hands so it cupped her breast.
He squeezed her
softly. "Lie beside me and I’ll hold you."
"I want you to
love me."
He divested himself
of his boxer shorts and moved so she could join him. Still cupping her breast,
he began to kiss her, gently tangling his tongue with hers.
“I breathe you,” he whispered. “You’re everything. You’re the air.”
Thank you so much Sylvain. It is always great to get a little peek into our favorite author's process. We are so appreciative of you taking the time to share with us and your readers during this busy time for you. We all wish you good luck for your release tomorrow!
If you want more of Sylvain Reynard, here are some places to look!
On Twitter @sylvainreynard
On Facebook
On Goodreads
Or at Sylvain Reynard
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ReplyDeleteOh, this is quite lovely. I am so eager to curl up with this book and get lost in it! And I too love the C.S. Lewis and Joy love story. "Florence is like a jealous lover"...Hah! You best vacation very soon, dear friend.
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