Sister Mother Warrior named by @usatoday as one of 20 Sizzling Books to read this summer!!! So excited to see my upcoming #HistoricalFiction listed with @elinhilderbrand
The Hotel Nantucket and @jenniferweinerwrites The Summer Place and @shirlywhirlmd On Rotation
and more. yhoo.it/3MK20IS
What books are you excited for this summer?
#books #bookstagram #booktok #book #historicalfiction #womensfiction #booklist #summerreading #summerready #tbr #tbrpile #beachread #haitian #haitianrevolution #islandqueen #vanessarileybooks #vanessariley
Haiti is the only country where the victors we’re forced to pay the losers for the war. The NYT does an in-depth exposé showing the historical reparations and extortion to the tune of billions that only the self-liberated nation had to endure.
Imagine forcibly taking from Haiti’s infrastructure (its roads, food, education) to be able to finance the Eiffel Tower.
Sister Mother Warrior, my summer (July 14, preorder see bio) #HistoricalFiction takes you back to the beginning. It now feels like a primer for this discussion.
Excellent article in the depths of its research. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/20/world/haiti-history-colonized-france.html
#haiti #haitianrevolution #indenpendenceday #debt #reparations #sistermotherwarrior #vanessariley #vanessarileybooks #history
For all the #Murder #mystery fans, you get a chance to win an arc of Murder in Westminster at Goodreads. Act fast. Time will be soon run out. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/346034-murder-in-westminster
Summary:
Discovering a body on her property presents Lady Abigail Worthing with more than one pressing problem. The victim is Juliet, the wife of her neighbor, Stapleton Henderson. Although Abigail has little connection with the lady in question, she expects to be under suspicion. Abigail’s skin color and her mother’s notorious past have earned her a certain reputation among the ton, and no amount of wealth or status will eclipse it.
Abigail can’t divulge that she was attending a secret pro-abolition meeting at the time of the murder. To her surprise, Henderson offers her an alibi. Though he and Juliet were long estranged, and she had a string of lovers, he feels a certain loyalty to his late wife. Perhaps together, he and Abigail can learn the truth.
Abigail, whose marriage to Lord Worthing was not a love match, knows well how appearances can deceive. For all its surface elegance, London’s high society can be treacherous. Yet who in their circle would have killed Juliet, and why? Taking the reins of her life in a way she never has before, Abby intends to find out—but in the process she will uncover more danger than she ever imagined…
#bookgiveaway #book #historical #ladyworthing #tbrpile #tbr #vanessariley #vanessarileybooks
I got to spend time with @bookclubgirl #podcast . Co-hosts Bianca and Tavia discuss Island Queen by #VanessaRiley on this week’s show, delving into the political cartoon that inspired the book, the symbolism of the clothes and hats worn at the time, and more. Listen: link.chtbl.com/nEJhW9hz
Island Queen comes out in #paperback June 14 with a discussion guide and a map of #babydaddy and Dorothy’s ten children.
#books #book #islandqueen #tbr #tbrpile #historicalfiction
Shoutouts to @chanelcleeton #kindred
Enjoy a peak at the #audiobook performed by @adjoa.andoh aka #ladydanbury #bridgerton
Congrats to my friend @sonali.dev on her new release. Get ready to ride the emotion train to HEA in the #theemmaproject
About the book:
Emma gets a fresh Indian-American twist from award-winning author Sonali Dev in her heartwarmingly irresistible Jane Austen inspired rom com series.
No one can call Vansh Raje’s life anything but charmed. Handsome—Vogue has declared him California’s hottest single—and rich enough to spend all his time on missions to make the world a better place. Add to that a doting family and a contagiously sunny disposition and Vansh has made it halfway through his twenties without ever facing anything to throw him off his admittedly spectacular game.
A couple years from turning forty, Knightlina (Naina) Kohli has just gotten out of a ten-year-long fake relationship with Vansh’s brother and wants only one thing from her life…fine, two things. One, to have nothing to do with the unfairly blessed Raje family ever again. Two, to bring economic independence to millions of women in South Asia through her microfinance foundation and prove her father wrong about, well, everything.
Just when Naina’s dream is about to come to fruition, Vansh Raje shows up with his misguided Emma Project... And suddenly she’s fighting him for funding and wondering if a friends-with-benefits arrangement that’s as toe-curlingly hot as it is fun is worth risking her life’s work for.
--
Buy links: https://bit.ly/TheEmmaProject
#tbr #tbrpile #book #bookstagram #romancebooks #romantic #janeausten
🎉🎉ARC GIVEAWAY! 🎉🎉
To celebrate Sonali Dev and my upcoming releases, we’re giving away an advance copy of both our books to one lucky follower!
To enter:
💜Follow both of us on Instagram (@Vanessarileyauthor @Sonali.Dev)
💚Comment below telling us if you could travel anywhere where would you go?
💜Find the matching post on Sonali's feed and comment telling us where you’re from. What’s your hometown?
👉🏼US only. Winner must follow BOTH accounts and comment on the giveaway post on both accounts. Draw will be end of day ✨May 18th✨Good luck!
#arcgiveaway #bookgiveaways #romcom #historicalfiction #romcombooks #sistermotherwarrior #theemmaproject #vanessariley #sonalidev #booklove #diversebooks #retellings #contemporaryromance #giveaway #tbrpile #book #bookstagram #emotionalreads #vanessarileybooks #vanessarileyauthor
The cone of silence is over.
You’ve seen pictures of me chasing a Queen across Europe. I’m pleased to announce you’ll get to meet Queen Marie-Louise Christophe of the Kingdom of Hayti in The Black Regency Queen published by William Morrow, Summer of 23.
Honored to work with Rachel and the HarperCollins team again!!!
During my #research trip
I walked her footsteps over the bridges in #Rome and #Florence, her walks in the #Tuscan county side, her visits to the Duomo, and her homes in #London, #Blackheath, #Hastings and saw the church she built in #Pisa.
Can’t wait to share more.
#tbrpile #book #historicalfiction #haiti #haitian #womenempowerment #history #vanessariley #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileybooks #iamwriting #newbook #writer
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone. Hubby got me from behind the computer to take his ladies (his mom, sister, niece, and daughter) to dinner for #mothersday #dinner.
It’s crowded @stkdubaijbr
#familtytime #streak
If you ever want to feel loved and fancy come to @chicagonorth !!!
Their #springflingconference is absolutely amazing. Being around writers, feeling their hopes, frustrations, and joy is beautiful!!! Glad to be on the team to encourage writers.
@brownbookseries is here broadcasting -don’t miss these podcasts/broadcasts!!!
Family got to come out.
This has been a great visit to #chicago
#writerslife #authorlife #writerscommunity #romancebooks #romance
In lovely #chicago today for the #springfling @chicagonorth biannual #writers conference. This is an in-person and virtual #writing conference, so everyone can enjoy the experience.
There’s a live signing with favorite authors, an auction… so much to absorb and enjoy.
Hopefully you didn’t miss @sonali.dev ‘s masterclass on building stronger empathetic characters.
I’m holding an arc of #sistermotherwarrior, a #london backpack full of arcs and books from my friends. Checkout the auction and more: https://chicagospringfling.com/
Chicago is pretty in #Spring. What cities do you love in Spring?
#book #books #fictionbooks #historicalfiction #tbr #tbrpile #vanessariley #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileypanel #vanessarileyauthor
Back home in the #ATL but I must take a last moment to reflect on the @latimesfob #latimesfestivalofbooks
Loved the authors, the readers, venues, the panels, and the books. Special thanks to @kensingtonbooks and the @therippedbodice for making the time special!!
#books #booksbooksbooks #authorsofinstagram #authorlove #tbr #bookfestival #writerscommunity #romancebooks #romance
#vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessarileypanel #vanessariley
Congrats to @dennysbryce on her new release, In The Face of The Sun!!! #Repost @dennysbryce
・・・
🥳🥳🥳❤️❤️💜💜❤️❤️ONE MORE DAY! IN THE FACE OF THE SUN pulls up into your Must-read driveway:)!
A candy-apple red Ford Mustang is parked outside my building. Unmistakable. My Aunt Daisy, the driver, is an audacious woman that no one in our family actually speaks to. They only speak about her—and not glowingly. Still, she is part of my escape plan…
#historicalfiction #1928 #1920sHollywood #HotelSomerville #BlackHollywood #1960s #1968 #RobertFKennedy #CassiusClay #Chicago #Route66 #Bookclubfiction #Inthefaceofthesun #inthefaceofthesunnovel #Dreamvariations #LangstonHughes #BrownBroadway #CentralAvenue #bookclubfiction #KingVidor #NinaMaeMcKinney #literaryfiction #LincolnPerry #JackJohnson #dennysbryce
Join us on tour — @ubookstoreseattle @authornataliejenner @parnassusbooks @elizaknightfiction @doylestownbookshop @valleybookseller @fountainbookstore @sadeqasays STAY TUNED FOR MORE!
My boots were meant for walking and I ended up at the gorgeous @therippedbodice #indiebookstore . All the talk and photos and lore don’t lie. It is adorable and focused on #romance and #empowerment!!!!
@leah__koch , Daddy Koch, and the entire Ripped Bodice crew are wonderful. Thank you readers. I signed a box of books. Thank you for supporting this indie bookstore.
Will be signing at their booth at noon today, Sunday at the @latimesfob
#bookstagram #tbr #romancebooks #womenempowerment #bookstore #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessariley
Rare family outing. Dear Hubby and Road Dog joined me for the LA Times Festival of Books.
On the way, I saw oil derricks, the #colloseum (seems small after Rome), beautiful palms.
Then there was 1920s #hollywood glamour of the #biltmorehotel
And of course I would find 1810 glam with a #bridgerton ball. People looked fabulous!!!!
It gives me joy seeing people do what they love. What do you love visiting new places or places you haven’t seen in a long time?
#losangeles #labriatarpits #palmtrees #bridgertonball #regencydress #ballgown #innoutburger @innout #family #familytime #siteseeing
My favorite thing to do when I’m in a new/different city is go to bookstores. Today in #LA #losangeles, I hung out at @esowonbooks @malikbooks @reparations.club and even left an arc (advanced reader copy) or two.
Each store is divine with history and aesthetics to make your book loving heart pound. And I loved see my books and my pal authors on these shelves too. Support your #indiebookstore Support #blackbookstores Support local or neighborhood bookstores!!
#vanessarileybooks #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #tbr #tbrpile #books #blackbook #blackbookstore
I’ll show you my personal haul in stories. What is your favorite bookstore.
Here's an opportunity to win a print copy of Sister Mother Warrior before it releases this summer!!! https://bit.ly/3itAIJk Link is also in bio.
#tbr #tbrpile #historicalfiction #womenempowerment #womenshistorymonth #womensupportingwomen #sisterlove #haiti #hatianrevolution #vanessarileyauthor #vanessarileybooks #book #bookstagram #bookgiveaway
Heading to the airport now to reach the @latimesfob LA Times Festival of Books. The @therippedbodice has put together a wonderful #romance focus two days of fun for #booklovers
Bring your #booklove for @jendelucawrites @nicwillwrites @nishawrites @alihazelwood @jasminepics @christinalauren #clairekannauthor @casey.mcquiston @elissa_sussman and me, #vanessariley
Prayers up for @miasosaromance who won’t be able to join us. She and the Ripped Bodice will get signed books out to preorders.
#tbr #tbrpile #book #romancebooks #bookfestival
#vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessarileyauthor
Vanessa here sharing a sale. @barnesandnoble is having an online PREORDER25 (That’s the coupon code.) Use that to get 25% off preorders: Print, Ebook, Audio.
Stock up on upcoming titles like
#sistermotherwarrior -July 12 @williammorrowbooks @harpercollins
#murderatwestminster -Aug 29th @kensingtonbooks
I of course scooped up some of the books I’m looking forward to by @dennysbryce @sarahmaclean @mayarodale @chanelcleeton #beverlyjenkins @piper_huguley
I’ll add more. The sale ends the 21st. Direct links are in my bio linktree.
#booksale #barnesandnoble #tbrlist #tbr #books #historicalfiction #historicalmystery #mystery #haiti #haitianrevolution #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileybooks #bookstagram #bookbookbook #book
My #espresso machine broke in the middle of deadline. Noooo. That is not supposed to happen. Hubby brought me home an emergency latte from @starbucks to take the edge off. But I tried green juice—different kind of buzz. Should’ve skipped the Italian Chianti #blackrooster from Casa Emma—tasty organic, but no caffeine. Too mellow.
Lots of #chai and tea. No dice.
Got to have the good stuff, once a day, #nonfatmilk #vanillalatte
New machine arrived a few hours ago. Productivity has already increased.
What is your must have drink or food to make you feel productive?
I got to dress up for a #book cocktail reception at @neibabooks !! It was a pleasure to represent @kensingtonbooks and talk up #ladyworthing #murderinwestminster
My love for an #indiebookstore has no end. The folks from the northeast reaffirmed this. They were amazing. Special shout out to @belmontbooks @savoybookshopcafe @phoenixbooksvt @whitelambooks @oblongbooks
In two weeks, I’ve hit both Portlands (Portland Oregon and Portland Maine).
My standard #traveling garb of a jacket, a scarf, and an easy rolling bag has become a staple.
Side note: Get an easy rolling, light bag. It makes #travel easier. #rollingluggage
Lace Top: @eshakti
Buff Leather skirt and Black leather jacket #leathercult
#murdermystery #historicalmystery #customleather #customclothes #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileyindiebookstore #vanessariley #tbr
It’s not everyday one gets to have drinks with a superstar.
The odds are slimmer for this gifted person to have brought life to the voices of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas (#islandqueen) and Adbaraya Toya and Marie-Clair Bonheur (#mothersisterwarrior) for @harperaudio .
Yes all, I spent time with @adjoa.andoh of #bridgerton , #drwho , #shakespeare and dozens of other cinema and televised productions.
Lovely, engaging, #history buff, and did I mention, Adjoa is one of the exec producers of the future TV series, Island Queen.
Island Queen is out now. The audio is available now. Mother Sister Warrior releases July 12.
The handsome young man was our wonderful bartender. He took great care of us.
#audiobook #audiobookstagram #bookstagram #bookstotv #westindies #london #historicalfiction #vanessarileyhere #vanessarileybooks #vanessariley #ladydanbury #netflix #longboatproductions