I’m a Fan of Fairytale Endings

Shana Congrove Author Interview

Sweet Chaos follows shapeshifting twins Jace and Jem as they confront their dark lineage, demon-possessed father, and destined loves while battling loyalty, danger, and sacrifice. What inspired you to create a world centered on shapeshifting and the Breedline species?

To be honest, this story originated from a dream I had back in 2013. It was about the love story between the two main characters, Jace and Tessa, along with Jace’s ability to shapeshift into a white wolf. The dream was so realistic, it immediately captivated my imagination. As an artist, I wanted to capture the characters, so I went to work sketching them. That’s when the story developed in my mind. Although I was an artist and not a writer, I decided to join a writing club where I began writing my story. I was critiqued by other readers and talented authors. I definitely learned a lot. My story continued to progress and the readers on the writing site became more invested in my story. In 2014, I decided to independently publish my story. Ten years and six books later, I decided to go back and rewrite Sweet Chaos. After enhancing my writing skills, I wanted to give the readers the best story I could. It took me two years to rewrite the first edition of Sweet Chaos, but it was worth it in the end. My passion for this series remains an important part of my life.

How do you balance developing distinct personalities for such a large cast of characters?

When I develop a character, it’s like bits and pieces of myself pours into them. The moment I start to write about each character, I can see them in my mind. I can even hear their voices. After ten years, they just become imaginary family members. I know that sounds silly, but that’s how I feel.

What challenges did you face in writing action-packed scenes, such as Alexander’s transformation?

When I wrote the first edition of Sweet Chaos back in 2014, I struggled to write the action and fight scenes. It took me years of writing to develop the ability to create them. But now, I feel like those are my strong areas.

Can you share more about the underlying themes of family and sacrifice that drive the story?

I’m a big fan of fairytale endings. I want to give readers a sense of hope where in the end, good always triumphs evil. That’s where family, faith, and true love comes into play. This world needs more of it, so why not write about it. 

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Set in the world of the Breedline, a secret species of humans born with the ability to shape-shift into wolves, Sweet Chaos tells the story of four-year-old identical twins Jem and Jace Gray, who find their lives changed forever when tragedy strikes. Soon after, their Uncle Jacks introduces them to the California Breedline Covenant, where they learn their true bloodline and what they will become.
As they grow up, adapting to their new environment along with a loving adoptive family, they soon discover hidden powers of their own. Despite the bizarre life changes they are about to embark on, promising careers and blossoming romances give them a sense of normalcy.
But their journey doesn’t end there. Evil lurks in the shadows, bringing forth haunting memories of their childhood past. Their biological father, Alexander Crest, who is possessed by an ancient demon, unexpectedly returns after twenty-one years, searching for the twin gifted with great power they are unaware of.
Now Jem and Jace must face the dangers that are fast closing in as their world collides with a half-brother they never knew existed and their demon-possessed father. When Alexander’s sinister plans to destroy mankind and enslave the Breedline species are revealed, the Breedline band together to try to save themselves and mankind.

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