Shadow Legacy follows a powerful necromancer, as she struggles with her dark heritage, battles for her soul, and faces an impossible choice between love and ultimate power. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? 

The story originally came to me in a dream several years ago. It was so realistic that it stuck with me and wouldn’t let go. At the time I was working full time as well as completing a masters program, so I put the story to the wayside for a few years. However, I always knew I wanted to return to it someday, and I am beyond thrilled to see it now published.

Rowan is an intriguing and well-developed character. What were some driving ideals behind your character’s development? 

Living with an invisible illness myself, I wanted Rowan’s character arc to genuinely reflect that reality. It was crucial for me to portray her emotional journey, encompassing both triumphs and setbacks, and her battle against significant internal and external challenges. 

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book? 

Exploring healing from generational trauma and strong female characters defying the silencing of women’s voices to maintain their inner power was important to me. I feel that it’s such a relevant issue right now that will resonate with many of my readers.

What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?

I’m writing a new novel about a tropical matriarchal kingdom. I’d like to delve into the portrayal of corruption from the perspective of a female-led society. My first draft is about 3/4 finished, and I plan to publish it in late 2025 after several rounds of self-editing and professional editing. 

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