Author Rachel Valencourt

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I’m Rachel, a travel-loving writer from San Diego, currently working on Captive Before Dawn, the prequel to my award-winning Winds of Change trilogy. This new story delves deep into colonial-era history, exploring themes of resilience, survival, and family legacies.

When I’m not writing, I love exploring new countries and have lived in Australia and the UK. I’m in the midst of raising two amazing teenage daughters (heaven help me) with my charming British husband (I highly recommend picking one up).

I enjoy reading, hiking, and chasing sunsets on the beach. You’ll often find me rollerblading on the boardwalk with my girls or dreaming up new stories inspired by history and adventure. My passion for travel and family shines through in my writing, and I’m excited to share this creative journey with you.

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  • Earth Day is April 22

    As Earth Day is quickly approaching, I wanted to dedicate a blog post to our beautiful planet, I couldn’t help but think about the impact that literature can have on the environment. So, in honor of Earth Day, I want to share some sassy and relatable ways that we as book lovers can make a…

  • The Art of Indie Publishing

    A Journey of Creativity and Perseverance Raise your hand if you’ve ever experienced the thrill of finishing a great book and wanting to write one yourself? Many of us have dreamed of becoming a published author, but the traditional publishing industry can be overwhelming and discouraging. As an indie author, I’ve found a different path…

  • Finding Confidence as a First-Time Author

    Have you ever wondered where writers find the courage to put their stories out there for the world to read? Well, let me tell you, having a strong support system has made all the difference. Starting a new venture as a first-time author hasn’t been all rainbows and sunshine, in fact, it often has felt…

  • Exploring Washington

  • Book Research Trip

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Hello and thank you for visiting my blog. I’m Rachel, a travel-loving writer from San Diego. I’m currently immersed in writing my ‘Winds of Change’ trilogy. When I’m not writing, I love exploring other countries and have lived in Australia and the UK. I’m in the midst of raising two amazing teenage daughters (heaven help me) with my charming British hubby (I highly recommend picking one up). I enjoy reading, hiking, and traveling. I’ve been told my passion for travel and my family shines through in my writing. I can often be found chasing sunsets on the beach or rollerblading on the boardwalk with my minis. Follow me on this exciting journey as I publish my first Novel.

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