As far as keeping my writing fresh? I read a lot. Like, a lot a lot. Last year, I read close to 200 books. I love to read across genres (all romance): small town, sports, sweet, spicy, billionaire, mafia, a tiny bit of fantasy, and even some dark. I’m a mood reader and a mood writer. I haven’t had writer’s block yet. My problem is I have too many books I want/need to write.
What are your writing goals for 2026?
I write under two pen names, and my goal is to be more balanced between the two. For Marianne Rice, I’m working on a new small town sports series. The first book comes out this summer, and I’m writing the second one now. And of course, the next book in my Balsam Grove Christmas series will be out in the fall.
With my other pen name (it’s spicier so I keep it separate from this one), I have a football romance releasing in March and a new mafia series coming out this summer.
My last release was A Very Merry Rescue, a sweet holiday romance.
Olivia’s magical holiday event aims to find homes for shelter pups, complete with festive sweaters and twinkling lights. But when an electrical meltdown strikes, she reluctantly calls grumpy electrician Ethan Shepherd.
Initially there just to save the day, Ethan is determined to avoid Olivia’s chaotic holiday cheer. However, as snow falls and lights twinkle, her infectious spirit begins to thaw his icy heart. This season, they discover that the best things in life are often unexpected—and sometimes need a little rescuing.
What’s the best encouragement you’ve had in your writing?
Imposter syndrome is the worst. Whenever a reader reaches out to say something–anything–about one of my books, it lights a fire under me and it gives me the writing inspiration I need.
Great question. I hate going the sales pitch route, but I have fun making videos on Tik Tok and Instagram. They’re entertaining and show my personality, and sometimes my books. I’m not sure if they actually translate into sales, but for now, I enjoy it.
How I sell the most paperback books is at craft fairs, especially during the holidays. I meet so many new readers, and many of my newsletter subscribers who are local come out to see me. It’s great fun!
What do you know now about writing you wished you had known sooner?
Everything. :-)
What is the best writing advice you’ve received or could give?
My advice: write what you love. Don’t follow fads and trends if they’re not for you. Eventually, what you’re writing will BE the fad/trend. If your writing is forced, your readers will feel that.
What is the next book coming out? Can you give me a short synopsis?
Oh, the dreaded synopsis/blurb. Nope. I don’t have one written for my next release. Funny story. I write the book, edit it a few times, then send it to my editor, and THEN come up with a title and blurb. It’s when I book my cover artist that really makes me commit.
So, all I can tell you about my late spring/early summer release is that it’s a small town hockey romance with all the feels. Stay tuned for more details!
That's all for today's interview. Hope you'll check out her links below to learn more about her books.
Website: www.mariannerice.com
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marianne-Rice/author/B00SICUIRM
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/marianne-rice?list=author_books
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/list/13477232.Marianne_Rice
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