New Adult Book Club discussion

This week we have the popular Sylvain Reynard taking all your questions. He is the author of the wildly popular Gabriel's Inferno Series.

Leave your questions for him below.

Hi, Sylvain! Who is your hero and why?

Do you make some research when you start to write a book about a specific topic?

Hello...

What is your proudest moment writing some of your characters?

What was the most surprising thing you learned while writing one of your books?

I can't wait for the new Gabriel's book....
Thanks for stopping by and answering our questions...
Btw. I love how art is such a huge part of your books and ew+even though I like to think I know a lot I still get inspired to revisit or to research more...

What havent you written about but have always wanted to?

what do you have in common with Gabriel?

Hiii , who or what is your biggest inspirations when you are writing

If you could invite a fictional characther to your books, who would it be and why?

Hi! What are you currently working on?

Hi Sylvian,

Do you listen to a certain type of music while writing?

Milica's wrote: "Hi, Sylvain! Who is your hero and why?"
HI Milica,
Thanks very much.

That's a great question and it's difficult to choose just one. But consider the heroism of Fr. Maximilian Kolbe: https://www.biographyonline.net/spiri...
His heroism at Auschwitz is truly inspirational.
Thank you for reading,
SR
Kat J wrote: "This week we have the popular Sylvain Reynard taking all your questions. He is the author of the wildly popular Gabriel’s Inferno series.

Leave your questions for him below."

Carolina wrote: "Do you make some research when you start to write a book about a specific topic?"

Hello Carolina,
Thanks for your question.
Yes, I conduct a lot of research for my books and I try to travel to the specific locations featured.
I really enjoy research ....

Thanks for reading, SR

Antonella wrote: "Hello...

What is your proudest moment writing some of your characters?

What was the most surprising thing you learned while writing one of your books?

I can't wait for the new Gabriel's book......"
Dear Antonella,
Thank you for your questions.

There were a couple of scenes in "Gabriel's Redemption" that I was particularly proud of. I don't want to spoil the story for those who haven't read them ....

When I was writing "The Man in the Black Suit" I conducted research on major art heists around the world and I was surprised at the number of unsolved crimes (including that of the Gardner Museum in Boston), and the unrecovered art that had been stolen.
Thanks for reading,
SR

Katrina wrote: "What havent you written about but have always wanted to?"

Hi Katrina,
Thanks for your question.

I've always wanted to write a fantasy novel, but haven't yet.
Thanks for reading, SR

Patricia wrote: "what do you have in common with Gabriel?"

Hi Patricia,
Thanks for your question.

I'm afraid I share vices and virtues in almost equal measure, but I have tried over the years to be more self-aware ...

Thanks for reading, SR

Hi SR,?will we see more of William and Raven?

Hey SR I’ve always wanted a talk between you and Ibarra, can you think about it? I still miss him :)

What has been your favorite scene to write?

Hi!! I loved Gabriel's Inferno, and I can't wait for the next one!

What was the hardest scene you wrote in that series and why??

Were there any scenes/parts in the Gabriel's Inferno series that you found more difficult or easier to write?

Who are your favorite authors?

Hey Sylvain,

I'm a big fan.. What inspired you to write the Gabriel series? and, when did it happen? Forgive me if you've (probably) already answered this (a million times), just please point me in the direction where it occurred so I can read it. Lol

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

Hi SR!!
I just finished The man in the black suit, I really loved the book. Acacia is a strong character. Will we see more of Nicholas and Acacia in the future?

Hi SR!
Would you ever consider collaborating with another author to write on a book together?

Hi SR,

What do you think is the biggest challenge on writing romance novels? Do you have plans writing outside of the genre? If so, what will it be?

Nicole wrote: "Hi! What are you currently working on?"

Hi Nicole,
I've spent some time consulting on the script for "Gabriel's Inferno" for the forthcoming film:
http://sylvainreynard.com/film-series...

And I'm also choosing my next writing project ;)
Thank you for reading, SR

Samia wrote: "Hi SR,?will we see more of William and Raven?"

Hi Samia,
I'd like to write another novel in the series ....
I'm not sure when.
Thank you for reading :)
SR

Melanie wrote: "Hi SR!
Would you ever consider collaborating with another author to write on a book together?"

Hi Melanie,
My friend EL James and I wrote a short piece here: http://sylvainreynard.com/visiting-fl...

Thank you for reading,
SR

Tessa wrote: "Hey Sylvain,

I'm a big fan.. What inspired you to write the Gabriel series? and, when did it happen? Forgive me if you've (probably) already answered this (a million times), just please point me ..."

HI Tessa,
Thank you.
I was inspired by the true life story of Dante and Beatrice, which he recounts in his "La Vita Nuova."

I started writing about the Professor in the fall of 2009 ...

All the best and thanks for reading, SR

Andrea wrote: "Hi SR!!
I just finished The man in the black suit, I really loved the book. Acacia is a strong character. Will we see more of Nicholas and Acacia in the future?"

Hello Andrea,
Thank you.

I've been thinking about writing a sequel to that novel ... I'm not sure when.
Thanks for reading, SR

Monica wrote: "Hey SR I’ve always wanted a talk between you and Ibarra, can you think about it? I still miss him :)"

HI Monica,
I will think about it ;)

Ibarra says hello, by the way ....

Thanks for reading, SR

Do you listen to music while writing?

Which character of yours was the most fun to write about?

Hi Everyone,
A number of readers have asked about challenging scenes and fun scenes.

There are a couple of scenes in "Gabriel's Redemption" that I found challenging to write. I don't want to spoil the story ....

I enjoy writing the character of Katherine Picton. She's a lot of fun to write. And she plays an important role in "Gabriel's Promise," so stay tuned ...
Thank you for reading, SR

What is your favorite book/author?

Suzana wrote: "Do you listen to music while writing?"

HI Suzana,
Not while I'm writing, no. Usually I listen to music when I'm thinking about the novel or when I'm envisioning a scene.
But when writing, I need quiet.

Thanks for reading, SR

Maria wrote: "What is your favorite book/author?"

Hi Maria,

It varies, but JRR Tolkien is a favourite. I think his world building and his literary craft is unparalleled.

Thanks for reading, SR

Hello SR,
My sincere congratulations for your upcomming Gabriel'sInferno movie!
We are all very impatient to discover the birth of Gabriel'sInferno on screen. In this regard, do you think to make cinematographically adapt your Florentine series also via Passioflix?
Thank you in advance for your answer.
Have a peaceful Sunday.

Bluebird wrote: "Hello SR,
My sincere congratulations for your upcomming Gabriel'sInferno movie!
We are all very impatient to discover the birth of Gabriel'sInferno on screen. In this regard, do you think to make..."

Bonjour, Mlle.
Merci beaucoup.

At the moment, the film rights to The Florentine Series have not been acquired by anyone. I would like to see it on screen ....

All best and thanks for watching,
SR