in
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Friday, May 3, 2013

Interview with Author Rebecca Zanetti and Giveaway

Today we would like to welcome author Rebecca Zanetti to RFTC. Rebecca is celebrating the recent release of her book Against the Wall and has stopped by to answer a few questions. Please give Rebecca a warm welcome.

USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She writes dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and sexy contemporary romances.

Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every day--or at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about.

Places to find Rebecca:
| Site | Blog | Facebook | Twitter

Thank you to the Ramblings from this Chick gang for having me over today. I loved the questions and had a lot of fun answering them!

How is it writing romance in two different genres? Is it challenging or exciting?
I really enjoy writing in two genres—it’s nice to switch gears and breathe once in a while. The paranormals are a bit darker, and there’s a lot of fun to be found with the lighter cowboy contemporaries. But there are similarities in my series’ such as family ties, spunky heroines, and over-the-top Alpha males. Whether the guy is a vampire or a cowboy lawyer, he knows what he wants.

What are your favorite types of heroes to read and write about?
I think I may have already given this one away. I like the tough, wounded, Alpha-male type of hero who’d step in front of a careering SUV to save his woman. These guys only love once, and it’s completely. Of course, they’re possessive, protective, and need some smoothing out by a feisty heroine.

What are some of your favorite characteristics in a hero?
I like the guy who’d literally give up his life to save the people he loves. While I love romance, and the interaction between the hero and the heroine, it seems like I also love to explore family ties. The hero in AGAINST THE WALL has two brothers and a sister—and while they mess with each other (and once in a while tackle each other to the ground), they’d run through fire to save each other. That family connection gets extended to the heroine, who’s alone, and it’s nice to see that happen.

What do you find so appealing about writing an-opposites-attract story?
This is such a great question! I guess an-opposites-attract story is open to both tension and humor, which are a great combination. I love old movies, and there’s nothing like watching Hepburn and Tracy battle it out in a courtroom before battling it out in the bedroom. Plus, my husband and I are total opposites, so I can relate. Tony is an athletic, outdoorsy, 6’5 Italian, and I’m a 5’4 Irish klutz who likes to write. Romance should be fun and sexy, and opposites make that happen.

So, let me ask this: Do you think opposites attract?

I’d like to give away an AGAINST THE WALL coffee mug and spiral notebook to one randomly chosen commenter here. There’s also an overall blog tour prize of a Kindle Fire that will go to one lucky commenter. Have a fantastic week!


Never challenge a cowboy in the courtroom…

Surveying the proposed site for a high-end golf course should have been a breeze for spunky Landscape Architect Sophie Smith. But when this born-and-bred city girl is suddenly—and quite literally—swept off her feet by a sexy cowboy on horseback, she realizes that the country life has some serious (and seriously steamy!) possibilities. That is, until she finds out exactly who her smokin’-hot wrangler really is.

Cowboy and Tribal lawyer Jake Lodge is desperately trying to block the development. And if that means playing hardball—and being every inch the shark lawyer—so be it. But Sophie is a distraction he didn’t expect. A distraction that makes his blood burn.

Two different worlds. Two opposing sides. And when they finally give into the exquisite temptation, the consequences will shake the foundations of both of their lives…

Purchase: | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iTunes |

Click for info.


Check out what's up for grabs.


Up For Grabs:


Tour Wide Giveaway:
  • 1 lucky winner will win a Kindle Fire or a $199 Amazon Gift Card.

To Enter: 
  • Please answer the question: Do you think opposites attract?
  • Please fill out the Rafflecopter forms.

Good Luck! 
a Rafflecopter giveaway

a Rafflecopter giveaway

31 comments :

  1. Yes, I do think that opposites do attract.

    ReplyDelete
  2. i think opposites attract because the line between hate and love is so light sometimes ^^;;

    thank you for teh giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  3. Yes, i think that opposites attract!!
    I really like story like this one.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Yes, definitely. Balance, ying yang . . . it works. : ) Thanks for the giveaway. Against the Wall is on my TBR. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I do think opposites attract!

    ReplyDelete
  6. I think they may strike the initial spark, but I feel there has to be some common ground as well. The disparities will start to rub eventually.

    ReplyDelete
  7. First off, I LOVED Against the Wall and can't wait for Under the Covers. Secondly, I DO think opposites attract especially when they do good for each other. For example, I'm high strung and anxious. My hubby is laid back and calm. Together we work well together!

    Barrie

    ReplyDelete
  8. Of for sure Opposites Attract.. that is what makes the world go round. I don't think I have ever been attracted to someone who is just like me, maybe in one thing, but not in all.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Definitely! But not sure how long it will last if there is no common pov.

    ReplyDelete
  10. do I think that opposites do attract, well definitely. Otherwise a couple is too much alike and that's not good.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Opposites do attract.....I've been married to my opposite for 29 years!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Yes I think they do, because we are always looking for the one that can complete us.

    ReplyDelete
  13. I absolutely think that opposites attract! My husband and i have a few similar likes and dislikes, but overall we are complete opposites! I think it keeps things interesting! Love these covers! They definitely draw you in and make you want to read the books! Super hot!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. Thanks for the chance at these awesome giveaways! I would love to win a Kindle Fire!! :) Good Luck everyone!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Yes, I think that it keeps things interesting.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Yes. My husband and I are total opposites, we balance each other out. If he was too much like me, I'd get bored. I like to keep it fun & interesting, lol. Thanks for the giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  17. yes i think they do but whether each couple can deal with that together is the obvious question. Thanks for the giveaway! would love to win.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Most definitely. I see that in my husband and I daily but we work and challenge each other which makes it exciting ;)

    ReplyDelete
  19. Definitely - I think people like fresh perspectives and keeps it fun and exciting!

    ReplyDelete
  20. I think opposites do attract and most times compliment each other in relationships.

    susanmplatt AT Hotmail DOT com

    ReplyDelete
  21. Yes I do believe that opposites attract. My husband and I are very much opposites.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Definitely!! thanks for the giveaway!!

    ReplyDelete
  23. I think that opposites can attract, but as to whether they are suited in the long term......

    ReplyDelete
  24. I think opposites can absolutely attract. They can learn lots from each other!

    ReplyDelete
  25. I do think opposites can attract. Thank you so much for the great giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Oh yes! My parents are opposites but they make it work! :)

    ReplyDelete
  27. Opposites definitely attract. Every successful married couple I know are opposites, including my husband and me of 39 years.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Yes I do! My husband and I are opposites :)

    ReplyDelete
  29. Yes I do!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    ReplyDelete