What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Lord of Frost (Rhiannon Frost Duology Book 1)?
Life. When I first started writing Rhiannon’s story, my house had really been hit by a monster hurricane. I was stressed beyond what I thought I could stand, and this book, her story, became my escape. I’d already begun creating the world of my Unseelie of Atlanta series, and Rhiannon’s story fit perfectly into that world. You can start anywhere in these books, by the way. Each is an independent story with some occasional appearances by recurring characters. I created this world when I started thinking years ago about how it could technically be possible for worlds to exist right on top of each other. What if there was a realm of magical creatures that existed right under our noses, but only those with magic in their blood could see it? What if everything is real?
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Lord of Frost (Rhiannon Frost Duology Book 1), what would they be?
I love making playlists for my books! For Cernunnos, “The Best” by Tina Turner. For Rhiannon, “These Dreams” by Heart. For Lucian, “Remember the Time” by Michael Jackson.
What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I love to read horror and the vast majority of its subgenres—even some extreme stuff here and there. That surprises a lot of people. I also love a good suspense or romantic suspense. Occasionally, I will also indulge in some of the genres that I write: erotic horror, monster romance, and the odd romantasy. I’m all over the place with my reading interests, but I do really love a good scare and a savage plot twist.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
I’ll just list the ones closest to me. I’m currently reading If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin. Right behind me are The Oath by Frank Peretti, The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda, and Gilded by Marissa Meyer.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
That’s a tough call. But the first one that came to mind is the dance floor scene at a club called Pixie Styx. It’s in downtown Atlanta. Ordinary people think it has a “faerie theme,” but real fae know that Pixie Styx is the real deal. It’s where the fae go to mingle. Our three main characters are all together in the same place for the very first time on that dance floor. For a moment, time literally stands still. I really want to describe the scene in my head right now, but I don’t want to spoil anything.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I enjoy writing my books out by hand first before I type them. It doesn’t always happen this way, but often. I like to sit at my kitchen table with all of my notes/outlines, a pen, and a yellow legal pad. Those are my favorites: yellow notepads and blue Bic pens. When I get 20 or 30 pages drafted by hand, I’ll type them up and flesh them out a bit more. This way, by the time the story makes it onto the computer, it’s already been edited twice. You’d be surprised how 10 handwritten pages can grow into thousands more words when they’re being typed up.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
If it costs you your peace, it’s too expensive.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
That I’m not really out here hiding bodies, fighting ogres, riding centaurs, etc. LOL. When I say parts of my books are based on real-life experiences, people never ask which ones; they assume the worst. It’s actually really funny. But seriously, I’m not doing any of that sketchy stuff. I didn’t even have any contractors eaten by barghests in real life. I promise! *laughs manically and drinks more coffee mixed with faerie dust*
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