Title: Finding Home
Author: Ann Vaughn
Release
Date: November 4, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Synopsis
Former Army Ranger Colt Harris wasn't
looking for love but one day during lunch, it found him. Her name was Sarah. As cliched as it was,
time stood still and all he could see was her. Her laughter filled his senses
and he was gone. He knew his life was about to change.
Sarah Sauter was used to being alone.
She lost her parents when she was eighteen and after a bad experience with
love, had given up on ever finding it again. Since then, her life had been all
about surviving. Little did she know that when she went to lunch with her
co-workers, she would meet a man who would literally turn her world upside
down.
When Colt steps into Sarah's life, he
finds that things with her aren't exactly as they appear to be. Deeply hidden
secrets in her past begin to resurface, dropping Colt and Sarah in the middle
if a nearly twenty-seven year old mystery. It will take all of Colt's strength,
patience and resolve Finding Home for Sarah.
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Interview with Stuart Reardon
Hi, Stu. First let me say, I am beyond thrilled that
you agreed to be the face of my character, Colt Harris for the cover of Finding
Home. As I've told you, I saw a picture
of you a couple of years ago and the whole character of Colt sprang to life
from that, which is something that I've never done before. I've always had the character in my head and
then searched for someone who fit. I am
beyond thrilled that the very man who inspired the character has agreed to
represent him on my cover. So, thank
you, from the bottom of my heart for that.
Thank you. I'm very flattered I
was always the character in your book.
And thank you for choosing me for the cover, I really hope the book does
great for you :) x
I know that
you are first and foremost a rugby player and athlete. What made you decide to go into modeling? I sort
of just fell into modeling. I think
being in sports and in good shape fits really well with modeling, and fitness
modeling in particular. Being in
professional sports already had me in great shape, so stepping into fitness
modeling was an easy transition.
What's the
most unusual pose you've been asked to do?
No really unusual poses to date
that stick out in my mind. Some of the
action shots are tough as it takes time to capture the right shot, so may have
to do the same thing over and over again.
Another
question I know everyone is always asking: is there any particular meaning
behind your awesome tattoo? Do the
symbols represent something, or was it just a design you said, Hey, that looks cool,
I want that? I got my tattoo when I was
recovering from a really tough Achilles tendon injury. I had a couple of operations to finally get
it right, so it was during that time that I worked out the design with the
tattooist and he did the magic. I have
always been interested in Tribal designs and culture, so the tattoo reflects
that, and it reminds me of that really tough 14 month period in my life: the
really low points which made me strong and determined, and a high point when I
finally got back fit to play super league again after 14 months of recovery and
rehab.
I've heard
tattoos are addictive. Will you get
more or are you done? Yes, tattoos are very addictive, I think I
may get some more in the future but I've not decided yet.
I know you come
to the States for modeling jobs, where all have you been? Yes, I've been to a couple of places in the States, NYC, Miami and LA.
Where have
you not gone but would like to? I would love to visit Vegas. America is a huge country so I'm sure there
are loads of beautiful places to visit.
For me,
because I'm a Native Texan, I have to ask: have you been to Texas? I have not but I would love to visit Texas
:)
How does it
feel to be a muse for a character in a book? I'm very flattered to be your muse for Finding Home. It's a pleasure to be liked :)
When I was
looking through pictures of you on the Internet, I came across one where you
were holding a guitar. I grew up a Band
Geek and love music of all kinds and try to incorporate it in my books when I
can. That picture inspired a whole scene
in the book, where Colt is stressed about something and picks up his guitar and
is idly playing while talking to his girlfriend, Sarah. Do you play?
Yes, I play the guitar, not
really well, though, I'm still learning.
I'm a beginner so it's a working process.
Later in the
scene, he sings to her. Do you sing? I try to sing but I'm not the best at that
either. I need to practice more {Ann: I'm sure all the ladies are feeling
what I am right now: *swoon*!!! Stu
singing! *sigh* ;)}
OK, now
let's get personal. Are you ready for
this? I'll make it as painless as
possible. Lightning round:
Are you
right or left-handed? Right
What's your
favorite food? Steak or chicken
Favorite
drink (alcoholic) Corona
Favorite
car? Land Rover Sport
Motorcycles?
Harley Davidson
Favorite
color? Black
Favorite
movie? Anchorman
Favorite TV
show? Walking Dead/Game of Thrones
Favorite
actor? Gerard Butler
Favorite
actress? Eva Mendes
Favorite
type of music: rock, pop, techno, metal, country, rap, hip hop? A bit of everything
Favorite
song? Kings of Leon - Use Somebody
Favorite
band/group? Kings of Leon
Favorite
singer? Ed Sheering
Snow in the
mountains/sun on the beach? Sun on the
beach everyday
Cats/dogs/neither?
Neither; I don't have time for pets
Nike/UnderArmor/Other?
Nike
Favorite
sport OTHER than rugby? Boxing
Favorite
team? North Wales Crusaders - My Team,
ha
Favorite
American sport? (if any) American
football
Favorite
American team? (if any) NY Jets
Boxing or
MMA? Boxing, but I like both, as both
are really tough sports
watching TV,
snuggle together or give you your space? Watching
TV or movies: cuddles with Em
walking with
your girlfriend, hold her hand, your hand on her back, arm around her shoulders
or waist, or don't touch at all? Holding
hands or no touch at all
Would your
girlfriend say you are a Pushover or Alpha male? It's 50/50 I guess. We have give
and take or it wouldn't work. I'm an
Alpha male but a pushover if she's upset
Boxers/briefs/commando? (lol, kidding! You don't have to answer that!) All 3, it depends on the situation :)
Thank you so
much for taking time to indulge the silly writer! And thank you, again, for what I'm sure by
now is the millionth time I've said it, but thank you for being so great with
all this and for sharing your time and your picture with me and my
readers! You're welcome anytime :) x
About the Author
Ann Vaughn is a Native Texan now living in Oklahoma. Writing has always been a comfort and a
release for her, though she never expected to be published. It wasn't until a conversation with her
husband about the rise of eBooks that she decided to try her hand at
self-publishing. It was scary and
exciting and ever since the release of her first book, Long Way Home on August
7, 2013. She now has three books
available for purchase through Amazon, Long Way Home, Finding Home and A Home
for Christmas, with the fourth and final book in the Home Series, Finally Home,
releasing on March 10, 2014. In December
2013, Ann was named to Amazon's Romance Editor's List of Fan Picks for Top
Debut Author.
When not at her desk, lost in the world of the Home Series, Ann can usually be found at the ballparks watching her son's high school baseball games, or her daughter's softball or soccer games...or chasing after her energetic Border Collie puppy!
When not at her desk, lost in the world of the Home Series, Ann can usually be found at the ballparks watching her son's high school baseball games, or her daughter's softball or soccer games...or chasing after her energetic Border Collie puppy!
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