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Why did I Unpublished My Debut Novel and Released a Second Edition?
After four years of crafting my fantastical fae story, I finally did it. I published my debut novel. It should have felt like the finish line. But it didn’t. Almost immediately, something felt off. I had a quiet, persistent feeling that I couldn’t ignore. Looking back, I can see where things went wrong. Somewhere along the way, I started listening to outside advice. What a story should have, what readers might expect, what I might be missing. And in doing that, I stopped listening to my own characters. When I began the first edition, I was so excited about how my story was coming together that I ignored the major…
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Where did my Characters Come From?
I’ve often been asked how I create my characters and choose their names. One of my favorite parts of writing is dreaming up names for my beloved fae characters. My process begins with visual inspiration by searching the internet for pictures that spark my imagination. I don’t limit myself to a specific type of fae or particular wing colors; instead, I let the image guide me. When I find a photo or illustration that resonates, the character is born. With their appearance in mind, I turn to character name generators and fantasy name lists, blending and reshaping names until I create something truly unique. Now the surface work is done.…