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Today I’d like to introduce you to an author who contributed to the Two Dogs Publications Bright Lights anthology, part of their A Summer to Remember collection.
Rebecca Reed loves adventure. Writing romantic tales filled with discovery, hope, and horses, springs from a lifetime of similar journeys and fulfills a lifelong calling as a storyteller. From riding race horses to welding to teaching Spanish to traveling, she sees obstacles as challenges.
A lover of Jesus, animals, music, and nature, she might be found listening to audiobooks on her rural Indiana farm. As a wife, mother, and grandmother with a huge, fruit-eating canine, she’s learned to embrace joy where she can find it—in life’s unexpected moments and inside a good story.
Rebecca’s dream is to bring God glory through fiction that delights readers with compelling, flawed characters whose search for identity and purpose reveals God’s truth.
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Interview with Rebecca Reed
What do you hope readers will take away from your book? Are there specific themes or messages that are close to your heart?
I hope that readers come away from Quinn and Tiago’s story with a greater trust in God. Secrets only make the darkness darker and isolate us further than we’ve isolated ourselves. Forgiveness and hope allow us to step into the goodness God wants for our lives.
My books tend toward grittier topics – Loving the Rodeo Queen deals with surviving assault and trauma. Winning the Twin’s Heart is about overcoming the loss of parents and fear of being hunted by bad guys who happen to be your family – but there is always a thread of hope and light. I believe the world needs messages of how God’s truth and light provide the hope that’s necessary to overcome darkness. Those are the stories I try to write.
What’s a scene or plot twist in your book that almost didn’t make it in? Why did you decide to keep it?
The scenes involving Willy the pro basketball player almost got cut, but another story down the road needs Quinn’s knowledge of the fundraiser he tells her about. Plus, he’s an awesome and fun character. I think he adds a lot of humor and lightness to a dark part of the plot. He’s like an angel to Quinn and a truthteller.
What has been the most surprising or rewarding aspect of your writing career so far?
The connections I’ve made with other authors and with readers. I’ve been overwhelmed by the helpfulness of other authors and the generosity with their advice, time, and encouragement. From prayers to Zoom calls to brainstorming to help with uploading books or creating covers, there’s no end to the willingness of others to help someone who asks a question or voices a need. Being part of this community is a reward unto itself.
On 20 December 2024, Reed released her debut novel, Loving the Rodeo Queen.
She was his Queen. He was her hero.
Quinn Mulroney, former rodeo star, lost it all. Now, she’s dreaming of becoming a veterinarian while caring for her daughter, but she’s never forgotten the one she called hero.
Tiago Vargas is seeking his passion, hoping to prove himself to his exacting father. When fate brings Quinn back into his life, he sees a second chance at his first love and offers her a job.
But she’s not the same woman he rescued. She carries a secret, and if Tiago discovers it, will he still be her hero, or will her hidden life destroy her last shot at happiness?
A second-chance, twist on the secret baby, ex-rodeo star, contemporary romance that carries you on a journey of discovery and faith from Montana to Nashville to Wyoming and back, before leaving you filled with hope and happily-ever-after.
Winning the Twin’s Heart releases on 28 February 2025.When contentment brings disaster and legacy trumps desire, can two people from different worlds build a future together?
College rodeo roper Yoani Alliegro can’t stop looking over her shoulder despite, or maybe because of, her recent success. She longs for family––the one she lost, and the one she hopes to have. When rejection shatters Yoani’s sense of belonging and sends her running in search of truth, will it lead to the family she’s dreamed of and freedom from her past, or will she discover she’s left all that in Montana? Bull rider Chantz Nannenga is caught between following his dream of teaching and upholding tradition by managing the family ranch. Should he settle for less than his dream or push forward when conquering his regrets could prevent him from winning Yoani’s heart?
