Know the Novel Part 1- Introductory (New Writing Link-up)

Do you guys remember how sad we all were to lose the Beautiful People Link-up. Well the amazing Christine decided to do something about it, and created her own link-up!!!

She really is amazing, you'd be hard pressed to find a kinder and more genuine person than Christine. She's a brilliant writer to boot, I've beta read for her, and she's never ceased to amaze me with the magic of her words. Make sure to follow her, she does lots of writing and book related posts that you need in your life.

Onto the questions! I'm going to use Fool's Bet, because I'm supposed to be working on it. I'm not though, I've been camping and binge watching Stranger Things.

1. What first sparked the idea for this novel?

It's a sequel so I guess you could say the first book. To be honest it was Cynfael, bloody Cynfael!

He wouldn't leave me alone so I decided to tell his story. 

2. Share a blurb!

A crown-less, fae Prince plots to destroy his family's empire. 

3. Where does the story take place? What are some of your favorite aspects about the setting?

A fantastical version of the 1920's, most of the book takes place in a isolated estate in the mountains. The clothes, the style, it was very Gatsby inspired. 

4. Tell us about your protagonist.

Technically there are three protagonist. 

Cynfael- He has been controlled and used his whole life. He is used to serving the powerful beings around him. He wants retribution for their sins.

Chayse- He is the Southern lands heir, but since his mother's death that he had a hand in. He isn't sure he wants anything to do with her blood soaked throne.

Snow-  Was switched with a changeling at birth, for the use of her heart when she came of age. After being saved by Chayse and Cynfael, she finds herself caught up in their treacherous world.  

5. Who (or what) is the antagonist?

I could say Cynfael's Father, but the antagonist is actually greed or corruption.

6. What excites you the most about this novel?

The politics and overall game that is being played. I am trying to write the fae story that I always want to read. One that has the seelie and unseelie courts, powerful beings, and morality issues, but without the smut that tends to pepper most fantasy stories. 

7. Is this going to be a series? Standalone? Something else?

It is part of a series, but I want it to be able to standalone too. So even though it's a sequel you won't need to read the story that came before to enjoy it.

8. Are you plotting? Pantsing? Plansting?

A bit of both. Usually I pants, but this book needs an established world and I want the world building done right. 

9. Name a few things that makes this story unique.

It deals with some things you wouldn't expect in a fae story, like human trafficking, abuse, and no love triangle. It's not going to be necessarily clean, but like I mentioned before smut free.

10. Share a fun “extra” of the story (a song or full playlist, some aesthetics, a collage, a Pinterest board, a map you’ve made, a special theme you’re going to incorporate, ANYTHING you want to share!).

Pinterest Board

This song is the theme for the whole book.