Author of lush, romantic fantasy novels.
Who doesn't love a good masquerade scene in a fantasy novel? Intrigue, deception, romance... and music. [gif: David Bowie in the film "Labyrinth" removing a goblin mask] If you're writing a masked ball scene and need a little musical inspiration, try this instrumental playlist full of lilting waltzes, haunting violin covers, and ethereal piano. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5nEpluIskw6i76TWlZddQe
My earliest draft of Cambiare included folklore from Cirelle's world in an assortment of flash-fiction blurbs. They have been cut from the original manuscript, but thought I'd share this one as a "deleted scene". [photo: hand-made net] The Netmaker In the seaside village of Lemarque, there once lived a netmaker of great skill. His fishing… Continue reading The Netmaker
I originally posted this article a while back, but it was hastily written and not very clearly thought-out, so I'm revising and resurrecting it as part of an opinion series on various tropes. So today... I'm gonna dissect my thoughts on Enemies-to-Lovers. Good?Bad?Guilty Pleasure? To be frank, I have mixed feelings. I love a good… Continue reading Trope Opinion: Enemies-to-lovers
So I saw the Birds of Prey movie last weekend, and I've been a wee bit obsessed ever since. [gif: Harley Quinn in sunglasses smirking] I created this playlist for the Birds of Prey, but could be applied to just about any story with a badass girl gang! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5e1lJtYSzZ4uacn4hDxd7V?si=cqIvWO0JQ1SiW1LrKhoMvQ
A while back, a friend on Twitter posted asking for music to inspire intrigue-laden plots, twisty tales of ambition and backstabbing. I took up the challenge and whipped up this playlist for all the murder and machinations your writerly heart desires. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lFSVqJCGQKF48dlzY8NHZ?si=HgWeRgbvRHGRueEcuGT8jw
