Fall Into Romance: Meet Shanna Hatfield

I can't begin to tell you what a blessing it's been to work with the wonderful authors involved in the Fall Into Romance collection. I'm going to be chatting with one of these amazing people each week leading up to the release of Fall Into Romance. I hope you enjoy these interviews as much as I have! ​​

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Chatting with Shanna Hatfield
Blown Into Romance

Hi Shanna! I'm so excited to have you on my blog today so we can chat for a bit and talk about your novella. Thanks for coming! 

Melanie: Romance, Oregon is a beautiful place with a small-town atmosphere and big personalities. If you could visit Romance yourself, what one shop or person would you want to make sure was on your itinerary?

Shanna: Do I have to pick just one? If so, I think I’d visit Finding Forever Animal Rescue  because it’s central to all the stories in Fall Into Romance. It would be fun to see all the animals. If Captain Cavedweller went with me, we’d definitely come home with a new pet. If I could pick more than just one place to visit, I’d stroll around the town square because in my head, it’s just a lovely place to hang out. I’d also visit the Sweet Retreat gift shop and Pages of Romance bookstore then enjoy a piece of pie at Della’s Diner.
 
Melanie: Animals are a big part of the stories that make up our Fall Into Romance compilation. Tell us a little about the critter(s) in your novella.

Shanna: In Blown Into Romance, Brooke Roberts has never stayed in one place long enough to set down roots. She decides to settle in Romance and what better way to make it home than to adopt a pet. Only, instead of adopting one pet, she adopts a mama pot-bellied pig and four piglets. Winnie the Pig (the mama) quickly wins Brooke’s heart, as do her adorable offspring, appropriately named Roo, Tigger, Robin, and Eeyore. Tigger proves to be a bit of an escape artist, and Roo is the little runt of the litter (and may be my favorite, but don’t tell the others). The piglets were such a fun addition to the story, even if they did make rather unusual pets, especially for a woman who has a store full of beautiful, breakable glass works of art.
 
Melanie: Which of the characters in your story do you relate to the most? Why is that?
 
 Shanna:  I probably relate more to Blayne Grundy (the hero), than Brooke, just because Blayne grew up on a ranch, knows all about living in small towns, and is someone who tries to always do the right thing. But I love Brooke’s creativity and her willingness to open her home and heart to the little family of pigs.
 
Melanie: What’s the most unique pet you’ve ever had?

Shanna: A calf named Blackie. I bottle-raised him and he thought he was a dog for the longest time. He’d follow me everywhere. I’d whistle and he’d come.
 
Melanie: If you’ve been to Oregon, what did you like best about the state?

Shanna: I’ve lived in Oregon all my life except for a few months when I moved to Arizona for a college internship. I think one of the most incredible things about Oregon is the diversity of the landscape. So many people picture lush green forests when they think of Oregon, but the state has so much more than that. The Northeast corner is filled with rolling hills of wheat, apple orchards, and vineyards. The Southeast section features desert landscapes and vast open spaces. Central Oregon has spectacular rock formations, winding rivers, and outdoor activities galore. The Southwest corner is dense with forests (Crater Lake, anyone). Around Portland, you’ll see those lush forests, but drive a few hours west and you’ll discover the amazing and rugged Oregon coastline. 

Melanie: What was your favorite part about writing your novella?

Shanna: Being able to work with this great group of authors and create the town of Romance and all these fantastic characters was definitely my favorite part of writing the novella. When we first started the project, I never dreamed we’d have so much fun!

Melanie: If you had to describe the town of Romance with one word, what would it be?

Shanna: Home. I think the one word that best describes Romance is home. Yes, it’s a small town where everyone knows everybody’s business, but it’s a warm, welcoming community that gives people a place to belong and makes them feel loved. Isn’t that what home is all about?
 
Melanie: Coffee, hot cocoa, or tea. Which do you prefer during the fall and winter? 

Shanna: Tea! I’ve never liked coffee, and, unfortunately, drinking unlimited cups of hot cocoa disagrees with my testy scale (or maybe the person weighing on it is the testy one). So I stick with tea. During autumn, I like to drink pumpkin spice tea, then during the holiday season, I have Christmas-flavored teas. The rest of the winter, I drink peppermint tea.
 
Melanie: There are a lot of wonderful pumpkin-flavored treats at the Fall Festival in Romance. Do you like pumpkin? If so, what’s your favorite pumpkin-flavored food?

Shanna: Pumpkin is one of my all-time favorite flavors. I would eat pumpkin pie year-round if someone would make it for me! I think my favorite pumpkin treat is Pumpkin Roll. I usually make it once during the holidays from a recipe my aunt shared with me years ago. (Here’s the link for the recipe: https://savvyentertaining.com/2011/12/24/pumpkin-roll/ )

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USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield writes character-driven romances with relatable heroes and heroines. Her historical westerns have been described as “reminiscent of the era captured by Bonanza and The Virginian” while her contemporary works have been called “laugh-out-loud funny, and a little heart-pumping sexy without being explicit in any way.”
 
Convinced everyone deserves a happy ending, this hopeless romantic is out to make it happen one story at a time. When she isn’t writing or indulging in chocolate (dark and decadent, please), Shanna hangs out with her husband, lovingly known as Captain Cavedweller.
 
Shanna is a member of Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, Romance Writers of America, Sweet Romance Reads, Cowboy Kisses, and Pioneer Hearts.

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Connect with Shanna:
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Blown Into Romance

Artist Brooke Roberts spent her life without roots, wandering from town to town. When she seeks refuge from a freak storm in the town of Romance, she decides to stay and open a blown glass studio. Determined to immerse herself in the community, she adopts a family of pigs. Brooke is unprepared for the chaos and comfort they bring to her world, or the dashing cowboy who rescues her heart.

Solid, dependable Blayne Grundy runs a busy ranch, volunteers on various committees, and takes in stray animals too large to stay at the local animal rescue. Then a chance encounter with a beautiful, beguiling woman leaves him so befuddled, he can barely remember his own name. His predictable organized life is about to be blown away by free-spirited Brooke.
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A sweet, lighthearted novella, Blown Into Romance highlights the mighty power of love and letting go.

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Blown Into Romance by Shanna Hatfield is one of ten sweet novellas in the Fall Into Romance collection. 
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Surround yourself in the romance of the autumn season with 10 heartwarming, sweet novellas from the USA Today, national bestselling, and award-winning authors. Each story takes you inside the heart of a small town-its people-and features adorable animal friends in need of a forever home. Take a trip to Romance, Oregon, where falling in love has never been easier and happily-ever-after is guaranteed! 

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