Book Tour: The Vows Trilogy by Catherine Bybee Interview + Giveaway
Book Tour: The Vows Trilogy by Catherine Bybee Interview + Giveaway
About
the Author:
the Author:
New
York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee was raised in
Washington State, but after graduating high school, she moved to
Southern California in hopes of becoming a movie star. After growing
bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a
registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency
rooms. She now writes full-time and has penned the novels Wife by
Wednesday and Married by Monday. Bybee lives with her husband and two
teenage sons in Southern California.
York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee was raised in
Washington State, but after graduating high school, she moved to
Southern California in hopes of becoming a movie star. After growing
bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a
registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency
rooms. She now writes full-time and has penned the novels Wife by
Wednesday and Married by Monday. Bybee lives with her husband and two
teenage sons in Southern California.
Tell
us a little about your recent release?
us a little about your recent release?
The
Vows Trilogy… or what is now known as the first three books in my
MacCoinnich Time Travel series… is a re-release of books previously
published by The Wild Rose Press. As the series grew and my
readership skyrocketed, I knew I had to get the rights back to these
books and market them. I’m super excited to be making these book
available to my readers at a lower price in both e-book and print.
Vows Trilogy… or what is now known as the first three books in my
MacCoinnich Time Travel series… is a re-release of books previously
published by The Wild Rose Press. As the series grew and my
readership skyrocketed, I knew I had to get the rights back to these
books and market them. I’m super excited to be making these book
available to my readers at a lower price in both e-book and print.
How
did you first come up with the inspirations to write the MacCoinnich Time
Travel series?
did you first come up with the inspirations to write the MacCoinnich Time
Travel series?
Binding
Vows was the very first book I finished and wanted to actually
publish. I loved reading time travels growing up but it didn’t seem
that many writers explored the genre. Once I began to write with the
serious intention of publishing, Duncan and Tara’s story evolved.
Vows was the very first book I finished and wanted to actually
publish. I loved reading time travels growing up but it didn’t seem
that many writers explored the genre. Once I began to write with the
serious intention of publishing, Duncan and Tara’s story evolved.
As
most of my readers know, I don’t write ‘just one story.’ No, I
write books in a series. I have a hard time letting my characters go.
most of my readers know, I don’t write ‘just one story.’ No, I
write books in a series. I have a hard time letting my characters go.
Which
character did you find easiest to write and why? Do you base any of
them on people you know?
character did you find easiest to write and why? Do you base any of
them on people you know?
I
found Lizzy, the heroine in Redeeming Vows, the easiest to write. I
think it’s because by the time I wrote her story I knew her
character better than any of the others.
found Lizzy, the heroine in Redeeming Vows, the easiest to write. I
think it’s because by the time I wrote her story I knew her
character better than any of the others.
As
for basing them on people I know. You’ll find snippets of
personalities woven into my characters from the people in my life.
From occupation to backgrounds, you’ll find people I know in the
pages. As for any character actually being someone I know. No. Not
really.
for basing them on people I know. You’ll find snippets of
personalities woven into my characters from the people in my life.
From occupation to backgrounds, you’ll find people I know in the
pages. As for any character actually being someone I know. No. Not
really.
How
did it feel to publish your first book?
did it feel to publish your first book?
Amazing…and
quite honestly, anticlimactic. Strange, huh? Aspiring writers work so
hard to get their book out there, to find a home for it…to get the
darn thing published. Then after all the hard work of publishing is
complete the book is out there, on a virtual shelf or even a physical
shelf, and that’s it. Only when the reviews of readers come in,
which for a new writer takes time, does it actually sink in that
people are reading your book.
quite honestly, anticlimactic. Strange, huh? Aspiring writers work so
hard to get their book out there, to find a home for it…to get the
darn thing published. Then after all the hard work of publishing is
complete the book is out there, on a virtual shelf or even a physical
shelf, and that’s it. Only when the reviews of readers come in,
which for a new writer takes time, does it actually sink in that
people are reading your book.
When
I released Binding
Vows
the first time…back in 2009, I think I sold a whole 25 copies of
the book in the first three months. And let’s face it, most of that
was probably my family and friends. Fast forward four years and
it’s not unusual for me to sell 25 copies of that book in a day.
What I’m trying to say is this: Publishing the first book is great,
but it won’t find its true audience until after you’ve published
say your third or even tenth book.
I released Binding
Vows
the first time…back in 2009, I think I sold a whole 25 copies of
the book in the first three months. And let’s face it, most of that
was probably my family and friends. Fast forward four years and
it’s not unusual for me to sell 25 copies of that book in a day.
What I’m trying to say is this: Publishing the first book is great,
but it won’t find its true audience until after you’ve published
say your third or even tenth book.
What
inspired you to become an author?
inspired you to become an author?
Life.
I was happy working in the ER and after an injury kept me from my day
job I decided to try my hand at writing. I’d written little bits
here and there, but never took it seriously. I’m a voracious
reader, however, and always knew I had a story… or a hundred, to
tell.
I was happy working in the ER and after an injury kept me from my day
job I decided to try my hand at writing. I’d written little bits
here and there, but never took it seriously. I’m a voracious
reader, however, and always knew I had a story… or a hundred, to
tell.
Do
your characters ever try to take over your writing?
your characters ever try to take over your writing?
God
I hope so. They make is so easy for me when they do. Some books are
just plain hard to write, and others write themselves.
I hope so. They make is so easy for me when they do. Some books are
just plain hard to write, and others write themselves.
What
is the current book you are reading or the last book you have read?
is the current book you are reading or the last book you have read?
I’m
not reading anything right now. I’m waiting for my RITA books to
come in.
not reading anything right now. I’m waiting for my RITA books to
come in.
The
last book I read was On The Island by Tracey Garvis Graves. And yeah,
it’s as good as everyone says. Tracey did a fantastic job with that
book.
last book I read was On The Island by Tracey Garvis Graves. And yeah,
it’s as good as everyone says. Tracey did a fantastic job with that
book.
How
would you describe your writing style?
would you describe your writing style?
If
you’re asking ‘how I write’ I’ll say I write by the seat of
my pants. Most of the time anyway. I have a plot, a character and
maybe a twist in my head and then sit down to write the story. If
you’re asking about my voice… I’d say it’s snarky at times,
serious at others…and with any luck easy for the reader to identify
with.
you’re asking ‘how I write’ I’ll say I write by the seat of
my pants. Most of the time anyway. I have a plot, a character and
maybe a twist in my head and then sit down to write the story. If
you’re asking about my voice… I’d say it’s snarky at times,
serious at others…and with any luck easy for the reader to identify
with.
All
of my books are character driven. My time travels all have family and
paranormal drama going on…but the characters rule my books.
of my books are character driven. My time travels all have family and
paranormal drama going on…but the characters rule my books.
Why
did you choose the genre you write and what do you like about it?
did you choose the genre you write and what do you like about it?
I
love falling in love. I’ve read romance novels since my teens and
it’s the genre I gravitate to anytime I’m in a bookstore.
love falling in love. I’ve read romance novels since my teens and
it’s the genre I gravitate to anytime I’m in a bookstore.
What
do you ultimately hope people get out of your books?
do you ultimately hope people get out of your books?
A
few hours of escape from their lives and a smile on their face when
the adventure is over.
few hours of escape from their lives and a smile on their face when
the adventure is over.
The
Vows Trilogy by Catherine Bybee- Amazon Bestsellers in Time Travel
and Historical Romance
Vows Trilogy by Catherine Bybee- Amazon Bestsellers in Time Travel
and Historical Romance
Binding
Vows
Vows
Duncan
MacCoinnich’s task… Travel to the twenty-first century
Renaissance Faire, deflower the Druid virgins, and go home. Only his
job is not so easily accomplished with the virgin in question, Tara
McAllister.
MacCoinnich’s task… Travel to the twenty-first century
Renaissance Faire, deflower the Druid virgins, and go home. Only his
job is not so easily accomplished with the virgin in question, Tara
McAllister.
Time
is running out. The evil is closing in on them both.
is running out. The evil is closing in on them both.
Tara
finds Duncan irresistible after what was supposed to be a mock
Hand-fasting binds them.
finds Duncan irresistible after what was supposed to be a mock
Hand-fasting binds them.
When
Duncan whisks her to his home in Scotland she could accept that. But,
can she forgive him for taking away her modern life when she finds
herself in the sixteenth century?
Duncan whisks her to his home in Scotland she could accept that. But,
can she forgive him for taking away her modern life when she finds
herself in the sixteenth century?
And
is it love they feel? Or something else?
is it love they feel? Or something else?
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Silent
Vows
Myra,
a medieval virgin druidess, flees five hundred years into the future
to escape death at the hands of a cursed witch and lands in the arms
of a handsome but cynical twenty-first century cop.
a medieval virgin druidess, flees five hundred years into the future
to escape death at the hands of a cursed witch and lands in the arms
of a handsome but cynical twenty-first century cop.
Officer
Todd Blakely knows Myra is hiding something , but can’t resist her
innocent charms. Destiny throws them both into a world of intrigue
and mysticism. Can Todd be the true white knight she needs? Or will
magic and the winds of time tear them apart?
Todd Blakely knows Myra is hiding something , but can’t resist her
innocent charms. Destiny throws them both into a world of intrigue
and mysticism. Can Todd be the true white knight she needs? Or will
magic and the winds of time tear them apart?
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Redeeming
Vows
For
her own safety, modern day, single mom, Lizzy McAllister is forced to
bow to the medieval men who surround her when she’s thrust back in
time to the sixteenth century against her will. When Lizzy finds
herself trapped in time with Fin, the one man she finds both
irresistible and maddening, she agrees to combine forces with him to
rid Scotland of the evil witch, Grainna. Finlay MacCoinnich’s
attraction to Lizzy sizzles the very air they breathe.
her own safety, modern day, single mom, Lizzy McAllister is forced to
bow to the medieval men who surround her when she’s thrust back in
time to the sixteenth century against her will. When Lizzy finds
herself trapped in time with Fin, the one man she finds both
irresistible and maddening, she agrees to combine forces with him to
rid Scotland of the evil witch, Grainna. Finlay MacCoinnich’s
attraction to Lizzy sizzles the very air they breathe.
Tearing
down the solid walls the woman has built around her won’t be easy,
but he’s willing to do anything to keep her by his side. When a spell
cast by their deadliest foe throws them forward in time, will they
manage to find their way back in time to save their family from
peril?
down the solid walls the woman has built around her won’t be easy,
but he’s willing to do anything to keep her by his side. When a spell
cast by their deadliest foe throws them forward in time, will they
manage to find their way back in time to save their family from
peril?
And
will Lizzy willingly stay in his time, or abandon him altogether?
will Lizzy willingly stay in his time, or abandon him altogether?
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