And now our second book of the dayย where an author is going outside the norm with her historical romances … and I have to say I’m totally hooked on the idea of Ballance’s Salem series!
But before she gives us a look intoย her books, Sarah was kind enough toย share a bit about herself.
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*What do you like best about writing romances?
I swear, I think I fall in love with my husband again with every book I write. Each of my heroes has a borrowed trait or connection with him, so as I develop those hot, sexy characters Iโm always getting butterflies for my husband. Iโm so grateful for that. Heโs an amazing man and Iโm so fortunate to be able to see that in new ways with each book I write.
*Which of your characters/books was the most fun to write?ย
Hands down, THE MARRIAGE AGENDA. Itโs a contemporary romance with a lot of heat, and itโs the first time in my entire life that writing sex came easily. I really, really enjoyed that experience. ๐
*If you werenโt a writer and could be anything you want, what would it be?
My first job is to be a mom to my kids, and I wouldnโt trade that for anything. My husband and I have six of โem and we homeschool, so our lives are overrun by offspring. Writing comes second, and while I wouldnโt have it any other way, Iโm grateful for the escape I get in the evenings when itโs time to go to my cave (as they all say) and hang out with my characters for a while. ๐
THE SINS OF SALEM SERIES
People often ask why I wrote a romance set during the Salem witch trials. Itโs a good question as Salem, with a reputation of chastity and a history of hanging witches, isnโt exactly associated with romance. The truth is, I didnโt set out to write a Salem romance. In fact, when I landed this contract Iโd never written a historical in my life, much less one set during Salem. But the time has always fascinated me, and when I mentioned to my editor that I should write about it, she told me to do it. So I did. The result is a series that explores three distinct points of the trials and how those current events affected the very real people who lived them. History relays the facts, but it loses the romance. The Sins of Salem series finds it, proving that love can happen anywhere, even in 17th century Salem.
Each of the books in the Sins of Salem series can be read as a standalone or in order:
Her Wicked Sin (book one) http://www.entangledpublishing.com/her-wicked-sin/
An Unexpected Sin (book two) http://www.entangledpublishing.com/an-unexpected-sin/
The Sins of a Few (book three) http://www.entangledpublishing.com/the-sins-of-a-few/
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The Sins of a Few
Sins of Salem series
by Sarah Ballance
Blurb:
Salem, 1692
The moment he steps off the boat and into his hometown of Salem, Nathanial Abbot knows the rumors about Salem are indeed true. For in the two years since heโs left Salemโdisowned by his family and seeking a fortune of his ownโthe town has changed. It is dark with discord and suspicionโฆ and accusations of witchcraft. Now all that remains for him is the woman heโs never forgotten.
But Faith Downing isnโt happy to see Nathanial. In his absence, his younger sisters have ignited the chain of hysteria that resulted in twenty deathsโincluding Faithโs aunt, to whom Nathanial owed his life. Yet through her acrimony, Faith canโt prevent herself from responding to the man Nathanial has become, handsome and kind. A man who kindles something in her that speaks of sin.
Check out an EXCERPT: http://www.entangledpublishing.com/the-sins-of-a-few/
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Author Info:
Sarah and her husband of what he calls โmany long, long yearsโ live on the mid-Atlantic coast with their six young children, all of whom are perfectly adorable when theyโre asleep. She never dreamed of becoming an author, but as a homeschooling mom she often jokes she writes fiction because if she wants anyone to listen to her, she has to make them up. (As it turns out, her characters arenโt much better than the kids.) When not buried under piles of laundry, she may be found adrift in the Atlantic (preferably on a boat) or in search of that ever-elusive perfect writing spot where not even the kids can find her. To learn more about her work in contemporary, historical, and supernatural romance and romantic suspense, please stalk accordingly.
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