Fairy Tale Retellings, Book Two (standalone)
Historical Romance (Medieval)
Date Published: 04-10-2024
Little Red Riding Hood reimagined with a dark and realistic twist.
Princess Blanchette’s world shatters when the Black Wolf tears apart her castle and everything she holds dear. All she clings to is the vow she made to her grandmother on her deathbed.
Hailed as the people’s champion, Sir Rowan Dietrich liberates the capital in a quest for vengeance. He takes Winslowe Castle with an army at his back and his wolf, Smoke, at his side.
United by a shared cause and powerful attraction, Rowan and Blanchette embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption—a path filled with loss, transformation, and ultimately, the healing power of love.
Can Norland’s resplendent princess, with her captivating beauty and spirit, tame the fabled Black Wolf?
Inspired by the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, Red Kingdom is a passionate historical romance about the enduring quest for love and the longing for a world at harmony.
*Red Kingdom is a standalone installment in a series of reimagined classic fairy tales. Due to adult content and themes, it is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
What you can expect from Red Kingdom...
Dark, Medieval Setting
Enemies to Lovers
Slow Burn
Broken Alpha Hero
Strong Heroine
Wolf Companion
He Falls First
Redemption
Warring Kingdoms
INTERVIEW
What is the hardest part of writing
your books?
That’s a great question! I’d like to
say it’s the many rounds of rewrites, fact-checking, hours upon hours of
research, and self-editing… but the truth is, the most difficult part of the
process, time and again, is that nagging self-doubt.
Every book I write, I experience
intense moments of “This isn’t good enough. No one will want to read this. My
other books are so much better. What’s happening to me?” And so on.
I believe this feeling is universal to
creatives. Writing a book (or making a painting, etc.) is an incredibly
vulnerable endeavor. Not only are you weaving pieces of yourself into your
work, but the process itself has such highs and lows. Creating an engaging plot
and characters happens in layers—not overnight, and not even over weeks—and the
first draft is almost always crap. But hey, crap makes great fertilizer.
How do I push through those moments of
self-doubt? I remember why I started and always, always believe in myself and
the story I’m telling.
What are your most played songs?
It depends on the book I’m working on
and what vibe I’m going for! But for Red Kingdom, I pretty much played the Game
of Thrones soundtrack on a loop. If you read the book, you’ll see why. 😊
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Do you have critique partners or beta
readers?
My amazingly talented husband—who is
also an actor/creative—is not only my biggest support while I’m writing but also
my springboard! He also served as inspiration for Rowan from Red
Kingdom. Can you see
the resemblance? 😉
What book are you reading now?
I’m ALWAYS reading… usually multiple
books! I’m re-reading Jurassic Park and reading A Court of Mist and
Fury for the first time (at the insistence of my book babes) and
The Pillars of Earth.
How did you start your writing career?
I’ve always known I was going to be a
storyteller! Before I physically learned to write, I would tell my mom stories,
and she would record them for me. I went to Chapman’s film school and earned a
B.A. in Screenwriting. My professors loved my characters and stories,
but I’d often receive the feedback, “This reads like a novel!”
That’s when I knew my heart lay in
book writing. I completed my first book during college, queried dozens of
publishers, and had it picked up by a small press. And, as they say, the rest
is history.
Now, five books later, I voluntarily
publish as an indie author; I love the creative control, and you can’t beat those
70% royalties!
Tell us about your next release.
My next two releases will be more
dark, standalone Fairy Tale Retellings! Hint: the MMC in book three is a
character in Red Kingdom. I won’t spoil which fairy tales!
After that, I will
immerse myself fully in my roots with a ”Gothic Retellings” series, which will
include stories like Phantom of the Opera (my all-time FAVORITE), Wuthering
Heights, Dracula, and Frankenstein.
Thank you so much for interviewing me
today!
Lovely readers, if you enjoy dark
fairy tale retellings, please check out Beauty of the Beast and Red
Kingdom on Kindle
Unlimited!
Also, please give me a follow on Instagram or TikTok. I’d LOVE to connect with you!
About the Author
I live in Sunny California with my dashing husband, who inspires my romance novels every day!
Writing has always been an integral part of my identity. Before I physically learned how to write, I'd narrate stories to my mom, and she'd record them for me.
I graduated from Chapman’s film school, where I often received the feedback on my scripts, “Your stories and characters are great, but this reads like a novel!” That’s when I realized my true calling.
In my free time, I frequent reptile expos, lift double my body’s weight, and indulge in dinosaur trivia.
I'm passionate about writing stories that explore what it means to be human and to be loved. My books focus on hope, courage, and redemption in the face of adversity.
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