Author Interview with Lucy Appadoo

Hello, everyone! I would love to spend today’s blog introducing you to a fantastic author named Lucy Appadoo. Lucy writes in so many different genres that you’ll definitely find something you’ll love, from romantic suspense and contemporary romance, to Italian historical fiction and non-fiction books about grief, loss, mental health & career guidance.

I’m excited to share with you her novel, In Rio’s Shadows, which is the first book in her Women Of Strength Series. In Rio’s Shadows was nominated for Best Book Cover with the Page Turner Awards this year. It was also nominated recently for the Best Thriller Book with Indie Visible Charity Book Awards, hosted by Hayley Anderton.

Recap: The story is set in Brazil and features Blanca who travels to Brazil from Spain after the offer of a promotion as an editor/journalist. But during her trip, nightmares from her childhood return, having first begun after a trip to Rio with her parents. Blanca meets photographer Carlos, and together they investigate the depravities of child exploitation in Rio. Why? Because she senses a strong connection to these children, one that she is yet to fully understand.

I asked Lucy to tell us about her inspiration for the novel. It’s truly fascinating!

“My inspiration for the book had started because of my fascination and love of the Latin culture, having the desire to travel to South America (but I have travelled to Spain with its similar culture on two occasions). I had researched child exploitation in Rio and thought it was a solid way to work through the real troubles of Brazil and to share something so powerful with the world. This book was also a strong rewrite from the very first book I published that needed a lot of work. I unpublished my first story from 2015 and reworked it into In Rio’s Shadows. The story’s theme of exploitation resonates with me while growing up by wanting to have more of a voice, wanting to find that sense of belonging and confidence, and to be a strong advocate for myself and others. The strong themes I’d like readers to take away from this book is about ‘finding the truth versus staying in blissful ignorance,’ fighting against injustice, resolving past trauma, finding the love you deserve, family secrets, strong women overcoming adversity, and the support of a strong friendship group.”

You should definitely check out her author page on Amazon here: The book is available on Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Smashwords, and Google Play. Also, check here! This is the link to all the places you can get this wonderful book!