Rachel Reiss

EXCITING NEWS! I'm thrilled to announce that my 2022 Watty award winning story VELOCITY TO NEVER EXCEED is now being traditional published by Macmillan under a new name - SECONDS TO SPARE!
          
          It's the same story but expanded to include almost double the words, more character depth, and some new twists and turns! 
          
          It comes out May 12, 2026 but you can preorder it today. Preorders are SO HELPFUL -- they show interest in a title which helps bookstores decide if they're going to stock it when the book comes out. Here's the link if you'd like to reserve your copy: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seconds-to-spare-rachel-reiss/1148026489
          
          You can also add to your Goodreads "want to read" list here:
          https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240019892
          
          I'm SO EXCITED for you to read the new and extended version! And thank you all  for your wonderful support of this story -- none of this would've happened if it wasn't for you!!! <3

Happy publishing day!! I love love love my copy of OUT OF AIR! It’s one of the best YA thrillers I’ve read in a long time! Congratulations!! xo

Yay! VTNE should be expanded and made into a movie! I can't wait for it. 
          Happy holidays. 

Hi All! I know it’s been a long time since I’ve posted, but exciting things have been happening!
          
          OUT OF AIR is my new speculative Young Adult thriller that comes out May 13, 2025 with Wednesday Books (MacMillian).
          
          If you liked VELOCITY TO NEVER EXCEED, this book is similar in that it’s a thrilling YA with action, adventure, mystery and romance (plus speculative twists). It’s about a group of scuba diving friends who stumbles across lost treasure, a legendary cave, and a new type of power . . . that comes at a price.  
          
          Pre-orders are available! You can pre-order it now (links in my profile), and you can also find OUT OF AIR on G00dreads and add to your “want to read” list. I also just revealed the cover on Insta where you can find me if you search my name!
          
          For those who may have noticed that VELOCITY is no longer up, I am currently reworking it and making it longer! So it's going to be about 50% longer when I finish.
          
          I love this community and I’m so incredibly grateful for the support! THANK YOU!!

Hi! I just wanted to say that I loved reading 'Velocity to Never Exceed.' It is undoubtedly one of my favorite, if not my favorite, novel I've ever read on Wattpad. You are an extremely talented writer! However, I just realized that the novel disappeared from Wattpad. When I search up the title on Google, the result remains visible, but once I click on the link, Wattpad gives me a message saying that the book got lost and never came back. I was wondering if you consciously removed the novel or if Wattpad accidentally deleted it. Thank you!!

Hi! I have some exciting news! Which is the reason I’ve been MIA here, but thank you for everyone who’s read or has been reading Velocity to Never Exceed, and for the messages. It means so much!
          
          My news is that I signed a contract with MacMillian for two Young Adult thrillers, the first scheduled to be published in Summer of 2025. I will hopefully have more information soon to share, but wanted to let you know I’m still here and writing!
          
          And again thank you for the support, community, your amazing stories, and all the kind messages! ❤️

Thank you so much! So happy to hear it made your day! I so appreciate your kind words! 

Hey Rachel, I just finished reading your story. It's the best I've read on Wattpad so far. Please keep writing more ❤

I came here to say thank you for your book!
          
          Just finished, and damn, those where intense two days when you can barely do anything else besides reading because you NEED to know what happens next. 
          
          I guess it’s the feeling everyone hopes to have when starting a new book - to be longing for the answers to questions “why is this happening?” and “how is it going to end?” 
          With your book both questions hooked me after I just read the description and didn’t unhook me till the very last chapter. 
          
          I hope to see it as a movie one day. And I’m dying to read whatever you write next. 

Hey author!
          
          Your book, Velocity To Never Exceed, is amazing! Love the characters and don't get me started on the plot. 
          
          Each chapter is intriguing. You have a talent for writing. I hope to read more of your works. Thank you for that mind-blowing story!