Interview with Rachel Hauck, Author of To Love a Prince

What can you tell us about your new release, To Love a Prince?

After the success of my Royal Wedding Series, readers were asking for more royals. When I introduced Prince Gus in my novel, The Fifth Avenue Story Society, I knew he needed his own story. Jilted at the alter by an American heiress, I wanted to give him a happy ending.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I’ve been a writer from a young age. I kept a diary when I was six! My dad encouraged me and you know what they say, “Father knows best!”

What’s on your top 5 list for the best books you’ve ever read?

I’m actually thinking of hosting a podcast for authors! Who would my first guest be? I’d ask my writing partner, Susan May Warren, because I think readers and aspiring authors like to hear about the writing process and the publishing business. Susie is interesting and funny, and we have a lot of stories to tell on each other!

Say you’re the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask

I’m actually thinking of hosting a podcast for authors! Who would my first guest be? I’d ask my writing partner, Susan May Warren, because I think readers and aspiring authors like to hear about the writing process and the publishing business. Susie is interesting and funny, and we have a lot of stories to tell on each other!

What’s your favorite thing about writing?

Having written! Ha! And interacting with the readers is so satisfying. They are the ones who keep me inspired on the hard days.

What is a typical day like for you?

I always start my days with prayer. Then it’s off to the gym with my hubby (based on his work schedule) and breakfast at our favorite diner. Home to clean up and do a few chores before climbing the stairs to my office to work. I try to be “backside in chair” by Noon. I work until I hit my daily word, or page count. Toward deadline, those days are pretty long! We’ve had dinner at 10:00 p.m. before.

What scene from To Love a Prince was your favorite to write?

There are quite a few scenes I loved in this book but one in particular comes to mind. The prince arrives at Hadsby Castle after a few too many pints at the local pub. He discovers the heroine, Daffy, inspecting a very rare and ancient royal chair. He decides to sit on what used to be the House of Blue’s throne and the legs crack! The dialog from that point on still makes me laugh. That scene really defined their relationship for me during the fast draft stage.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

With God, all things are possible.

Rachel Hauck is the author of the new book To Love a Prince.

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