New Adult Book Club discussion

Happy Sunday, NABC! This week, we have the talented Sylvain Reynard joining us for a Q&A. Sylvain is the author of The Prince, The Raven, The Shadow, and The Roman.

Please leave your questions for Sylvain below!

Do you have plans for another book yet after TMITBS? I adore all your books by the way.

Jennifer wrote: "Do you have plans for another book yet after TMITBS? I adore all your books by the way."

Hello Jennifer,
Thanks for your question. And thank you LeAnn and New Adult Book Club for hosting this Q and A as well as the giveaway. (Don't forget to enter)

TMITBS will be released soon (In December). Right now, I've started writing another book about Gabriel and Julia that will come after "Gabriel's Redemption." It will be a novella.
Thank you for reading,
SR.

What brought you to write this?

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Tonya wrote: "What brought you to write this?"

Hello Tonya. Thanks for your question.

My inspiration for The Florentine Series was the story of Cupid and Psyche. Psyche is courted by Cupid, who falls in love with her, but doesn't allow her to see his face. She begins to fall in love with him, too, but doesn't trust herself and determines to see him.

This myth provided the underpinnings for the paranormal story of the Prince and Raven, set against the backdrop of contemporary Florence, Italy.
SR

Maria wrote: "Where do you get your inspiration from?"

Hello Maria,
Thanks for your question.

My inspiration is drawn from literature, music, and paintings. But much of my inspiration for The Florentine Series came from Florence, itself. It's one of my favourite cities in the world and I was fortunate enough to live there for a time. I really enjoyed wandering the streets and admiring the architecture, which later inspired my novels.
SR

You have so many international fans who are based internationally.. case in point-me! I'm from India. So, would you ever have a meet and greet/ book signing here anytime soon?

Jemima wrote: "You have so many international fans who are based internationally.. case in point-me! I'm from India. So, would you ever have a meet and greet/ book signing here anytime soon?"
Hello Jemima,
Thanks for your question. I'm proud to have readers in India and around the world. I haven't organized a public book signing yet ... but I'm certainly grateful to all the readers around the world and I'm very thankful for their support. A trip to India would be wonderful,
SR

Sylvain wrote: "Jemima wrote: "You have so many international fans who are based internationally.. case in point-me! I'm from India. So, would you ever have a meet and greet/ book signing here anytime soon?"
Hello..."

I hope you have one if and when you do visit India. I'd travel to another city if you do host it here hahaha

Cual es tu escena favorita de todos tus libros?

Hola Laura.
Muchas gracias por leer.

Mi escena favorita es cuando Julia discute con Gabriel en su clase.
#OInfernoDeGabriel
SR

Who are some of your favorite authors?

Nicole wrote: "Who are some of your favorite authors?"

Hello Nicole.
Thanks for your question.
Recently, I read Deborah Harkness' "All Souls Trilogy." It was incredible. Highly recommended. I also enjoy fantasy literature by JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis, in addition to modern fantasy tales.
All best,
SR

hi!! I looooved Gabriel's Inferno Series! Will we see Gabriel and Julianne again??
Do you plan on coming to Brazil any time soon??

MiDouradoP wrote: "hi!! I looooved Gabriel's Inferno Series! Will we see Gabriel and Julianne again??
Do you plan on coming to Brazil any time soon??"

Boa noite, MiDourado. Muito obrigado pela leitura.
I'm working on the 4th book in the Gabriel series, which will be a novella.
The heroine of my next book "The Man in the Black Suit," which released in a couple of weeks, is Brazilian.
And I'd like very much to visit Brazil.
SR

Hiiiii,

I've read all of your books and I'm a massive fan of yours! Gabriel's Inferno has to be on my TOP 3 favourite books.

Will we ever get more of Gabriel and Julia?? xx

What inspired you to become a writer?

Hi Sylvain!! I absolutely love the Florentine Series.
Would you write a paranormal again? If yes, what creature would it be about?

Hello Sylvain!
Any news on #WeWantaGabrielMovie?

Hi Sylvain! I'm a huge fan of your books especially Gabriel's Inferno series and I'm excited for your upcoming book The Man in the Black Suit.

My questions are what does TMITBS inspired from and what makes it different from your previous novels?

I love your Gabriel Inferno series. Any plans to write another Gabriel book about Gabriel and Julia or about any of the other characters?

Chloe wrote: "Hiiiii,

I've read all of your books and I'm a massive fan of yours! Gabriel's Inferno has to be on my TOP 3 favourite books.

Will we ever get more of Gabriel and Julia?? xx"
Hello Chloe.
Thank you. And thanks for your questions.

Yes, I'm writing the fourth book in the Gabriel series. It will be a novella, focused on Gabriel and Julia, and will pick up after "Gabriel's Redemption". I should have more details soon, but in the meantime, I've been suggesting readers re-read "Gabriel's Redemption" in preparation .... :)
Thank you for reading.
All the best,
SR

Debra wrote: "What inspired you to become a writer?"

Hello Debra,
Thanks for your question.
I've been writing since childhood. For me, it's something I've always felt compelled to do, but I became a professional author late in life.
I've been very blessed that I get to do what I love on a daily basis.
All best,
SR

sisa wrote: "Hi Sylvain!! I absolutely love the Florentine Series.
Would you write a paranormal again? If yes, what creature would it be about?"

Hello Sisa,
Thank you. And thanks for your question.

The Florentine Series focused on vampyres (and other monsters). I've been toying with the idea of writing a fantasy/paranormal series that centres on a wizard ...
Thank you for reading,
SR

Saleen wrote: "Hello Sylvain!
Any news on #WeWantaGabrielMovie?"

Hello Saleen,
Thanks for your questions.
I don't have anything to report on this yet ...
SR

Beatrice wrote: "Hi Sylvain! I'm a huge fan of your books especially Gabriel's Inferno series and I'm excited for your upcoming book The Man in the Black Suit.

My questions are what does TMITBS inspired from and ..."

Hello Beatrice,
Thank you. And thanks for your question.

"The Man in the Black Suit" was inspired by a recent return to Paris and all the sights and experiences. This novel is different from my others because it's contemporary romance/suspense. There's a lot of twists and turns as well as a lot of travel and intrigue. I think readers will really enjoy it. It was tremendous fun to write.
Best,
SR

Jennifer wrote: "I love your Gabriel Inferno series. Any plans to write another Gabriel book about Gabriel and Julia or about any of the other characters?"

Hello Jennifer,
Thank you. And thanks for your question.
Yes, I'm working on the fourth book in the Gabriel series now.
It will be a novella that begins where "Gabriel's Redemption" ended.
Thank you for reading,
SR

If you could be any book character for a day, who would you choose and why?

Hi, I loved your Gabriel's inferno series! The books have a deep influence of Art in them. As a writer, what do you think inspired you to write the novels which are kind of a new genre of Art Romance?

I'm a huge fan. And your books led me to my love for Art. Just wanted to say thanks!

J. wrote: "If you could be any book character for a day, who would you choose and why?"

Hello J,
Thanks for your question. It's a good one ....
I'd like to be Dante from "The Divine Comedy."

All the best,
SR

Siddhi wrote: "Hi, I loved your Gabriel's inferno series! The books have a deep influence of Art in them. As a writer, what do you think inspired you to write the novels which are kind of a new genre of Art Roman..."

Hello Siddhi.
Thank you.
And thank you for your question.

I find art and sculpture inspiring, just as I find literature inspiring. In my writing, I tried to weave together all these elements, especially against the backdrop of the cities of Florence and Paris.

Thanks for reading,
SR

Who are your favorite authors who write the same genre as you?

Which character was your favorite to write?

Emily wrote: "Who are your favorite authors who write the same genre as you?"

Hello Emily,
Thanks for your question.

I think Deborah Harkness is an exceptional writer, and I was fortunate she read and enjoyed "The Raven" very much.

EL James is a friend of mine. I'm fortunate we were able to tour Florence together recently: http://sylvainreynard.com/visiting-fl...

All the best,
SR

Whitney wrote: "Which character was your favorite to write?"

Hello Whitney,
Thanks for your question.

I really enjoyed writing William, the Prince of Florence. It was a challenge to write him because he hails from the 13th century.

I also enjoyed writing Gabriel, the Professor from The Gabriel Series.

All best,
SR

Hi! I love your writing and I can’t wait to read more about Julia and Gabriel (He’s my favorite); please don’t ever stop writing!!
On another note, is “The Prince” available in paperback?
Thank you ☺️

Hello, who was the most difficult character that you created?

(sorry for the english)

We want The Roman in Brazil...♥

Hi SR :) What is your favorite writer? xoxo from SRSquad :)

I don’t have a question, just a simple thank you ♥️

Hello Sylvain Reynard :) I have to say I ADORE your books :)
My question is: if you could spend one day with one of your characters who would you pick and why?

Hi SR, thanks for replying to my earlier question, just wanted to ask another one, if you could own any work of art, what would it be?

Pichu wrote: "Hi! I love your writing and I can’t wait to read more about Julia and Gabriel (He’s my favorite); please don’t ever stop writing!!
On another note, is “The Prince” available in paperback?
Thank you ☺️"
Hello Pichu.
Thank you. And thanks for your question.

"The Prince" was only published as an ebook in English. But it was published in print in Czech, Polish, Spanish, and Portuguese.

All the best and thank you for reading,
SR

Andressa wrote: "Hello, who was the most difficult character that you created?

(sorry for the english)

We want The Roman in Brazil...♥"

Boa Tarde, Andressa.
Muito obrigado pela leitura.

I'm working on bringing "The Roman" to Brazil.

I find some of the villains difficult to write, because their way of thinking is so difficult from my own. There are a couple of villains in my new book "The Man in the Black Suit," that really challenged my writing.

All the best,
SR

Juliana wrote: "Hi SR :) What is your favorite writer? xoxo from SRSquad :)"

Hola Juliana,
Muchas gracias por leer.

It's difficult to choose a favourite writer. Recently, I read Deborah Harkness' All Souls Trilogy and I was really impressed with it. It has stayed with me many days after I finished the last book.

Best,
SR

Samia wrote: "I don’t have a question, just a simple thank you ♥️"

Boa Tarde, Samia.
Muito obrigado, SR

Lex Reads wrote: "Hello Sylvain Reynard :) I have to say I ADORE your books :)
My question is: if you could spend one day with one of your characters who would you pick and why?"

Hello Lex,
Thank you. And thanks for your question.

I have a lot of admiration for Julia, Raven, and Acacia (who is the heroine of "The Man in the Black Suit.") So if I could be greedy, I'd schedule a day with these three lovely ladies.

Thanks for reading,
SR

Siddhi wrote: "Hi SR, thanks for replying to my earlier question, just wanted to ask another one, if you could own any work of art, what would it be?"

Hello Siddhi,
Thanks for your question.

I'd never be able to afford it but if I could, I'd like Botticelli's "Primavera."
SR

What motivated you to create a fantastic story with supernatural beings and why in beautiful Florence?

Ps:
I just wanted to thank you for this opportunity and as your Brazilian fan thank you very much for creating wonderful stories. Thank you very much SR.

Thais wrote: "What motivated you to create a fantastic story with supernatural beings and why in beautiful Florence?

Ps:
I just wanted to thank you for this opportunity and as your Brazilian fan thank you ver..."

Bom Dia, Thais.
Muito obrigado.

Florence is an incredible city. It has beautiful architecture in an incredible landscape. The city is old and so there are lots of alleys and narrow streets. I lived there for a time and was captivated by the city. It's very easy to imagine supernatural beings lurking about, especially after dark.

Thank you for reading,
SR