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Monday, August 18, 2014

Road Trip Through America by Jannine Gallant

I'm going to shamelessly plug my new release using our "America" theme for the month. In case any of you missed my big announcement, Road To Serendipity is now available on Amazon. A little background to bring you up to speed. This is a three book anthology that originally started life as three separate stories for the Class of '85 series. After several years of dismal sales, I took matters into my own hands (and dragged Margo into my devious plot with me.) We took our rights back, edited, changed the reunion to 20 years to make our characters younger since I'm getting the feeling no one wants to read books about old ladies like us, and relocated the reunion from the shores of Lake Ontario in New York to the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont. Yea! I've actually spent time in Vermont and thought it was absolutely gorgeous. If you saw Chris's post on the subject on the 14th, you'd have to agree. So, the town of Serendipity, Vermont was born.


Back to the Road Trip Through America my title promised. The first story in the Anthology, Lonely Road To You, takes readers from Seattle to Vermont on a cross country drive to the reunion. Kate crashes into Tyler in Montana (literally) and they continue the journey together, with stops in Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore and The Badlands along the way. You won't want to miss their trip!

In  Rough Road Ahead, Chantal leaves New York City for the backwoods of the Adirondack Mountains. Not by choice, mind you. Her cosmetics company is gobbled up in a hostile takeover, and the decrepit hunting cabin is all she has left. I promise you'll enjoy Chantal's transformation from a confirmed city dweller to a woman who learns to appreciate nature.

Finally, Winding Road Home features my hero, Adam, disappointed in Vermont at the reunion while the woman he wanted to see, Chloe, is in Hawaii getting booted off a reality dating show called Get Lei'd. Don't worry, they hook up at the Lake Tahoe Marathon where they're both hot and sweaty and gasping for breath... Moving on from Tahoe, the story wraps up at Chloe's home on the California coast. (Check Alison's post from the 15th for photos of this area!)

So, for a journey from coast to coast across America, you won't want to miss Road To Serendipity. You can also check out Margo's Serendipity stories by picking up a copy of Saturday In Serendipity. Hope you'll enjoy both books!

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16 comments:

  1. Alicia DeanAugust 18, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    What a great idea. Love the premises and the covers. Wishing you tons of sales. (Very fitting for the Lost in America theme too :))

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  2. Margo HoornstraAugust 18, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    It is/was a great trip. Thanks for the mention and for dragging me along with you!

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  3. Jannine GallantAugust 18, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Thanks, Ally!

    Would have been a boring trip without you, Margo!

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  4. Vonnie Davis ~ Romance AuthorAugust 18, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    What a great idea. I envy your guts. I have a few books I've gotten my rights back to that, when I get the time--HA!!--I'd like to revamp, write sequels to and repub. But that's ages down the road...maybe when I'm old and gray. I'm wishing you fabulous sales!!! Go You Both!!!

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  5. Jannine GallantAugust 18, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Thanks, Vonnie. These are great stories (if I do say so myself) that no one read the first time around. I figure why not change that if I can?

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  6. Diane BurtonAugust 18, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Love the concept, Jannine. Can't wait to read Lonely Road to You about the trip through S. Dakota, et al. Our last trip as a family in 1989 was across I-90 to Wyoming. I'm sure your book will bring back good memories. Best wishes.

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  7. Jannine GallantAugust 18, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks, Diane. Hope you enjoy it!

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  8. Barbara EdwardsAugust 18, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Wonderful idea for the plot. Enjoyed reading them.

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  9. Alison HendersonAugust 18, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    I can't wait to read these. I'd better get busy on the cover!

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  10. Jannine GallantAugust 18, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Thanks, Barb.

    I'm looking forward to having the print version, Alison. I know you'll do a beautiful job!

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  11. Susan CoryellAugust 18, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    I love that you were able to apply the fountain of youth to your characters! The road trip idea is a concept that could go on--well--forever. If you run out of American sites, you can always travel the rest of the world.
    Thanks for a great post!

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  12. Jannine GallantAugust 18, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    I do like to have my characters move around, Susan. My current WIP is a cross country scavenger hunt for a hidden treasure. Pretty fun!

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  13. MJ SchillerAugust 18, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    I agree! This sounds like an original, fun concept! And isn't it great when you have your own rights and can manipulate your stories the way you want to. Love the cover!

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  14. Jannine GallantAugust 18, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Thanks, MJ. The BEST thing about self publishing is being able to do what you want. I adore the cover too. Another big plus--picking your own images. Our Alison Henderson put it together for me. She's awesome at this. peeps!

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  15. Leah St. JamesAugust 19, 2014 at 4:57 AM

    "Lonely Road to You" is a fantastic story! I didn't realize it was part of a series. (Sigh...yet more books on my TBR pile!). What a fun concept.

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  16. Jannine GallantAugust 19, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Thanks, Leah. Yep, those piles just keep growing!

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