Hallows Realm follows a young girl and her companions into a mysterious, shadow-filled realm after they uncover an urgent message begging them to save its author and avert disaster. What is the most rewarding aspect of writing a series?

The most rewarding aspect of writing a series is hearing first-hand from readers how they feel a connection with a certain hero, or villain, and how excited they are to read more about their favorite characters in the next book in the series. Many readers have commented on the realistic sibling relationships and friendships, and how these relationship dynamics resonate with them. Keeping the series going allows me to expand not only the storyline, but also on a character’s growth over time and through each perilous and magical adventure.

What was your favorite magical location or creature to invent?

My favorite creature hands-down is teenage Theo aka Theo the Lion; Roe, Ori, and Tora’s older and oftentimes overbearing brother who can magic himself into a huge, powerful lion. Theo the Lion is fearless and occasionally reckless, but a hero all the same, with all the courage of a lion and the big heart of an older brother. He is a Tamer who can control the animals with his powers. He is unselfish, protective, clever, and one of my favorite characters to write about whether he is Theo the Lion, or just plain Theo.

Many characters struggle with feeling inadequate or powerless. Why did you want to explore those emotions?

Feeling inadequate or powerless is a universally understood emotion, whether you are a young child, a teenager, or an adult. These emotions can sometimes separate us from having close relationships with others. The flip side of this is what I like to explore in all my books; how these feelings can bring us together and make us stronger. It’s within these struggles that courage, trust, and relying on friends and family really takes center stage. Overcoming our insecurities and struggles is part of being alive, and this is the sweet spot where hope shines the brightest and seemingly impossible battles are won.  

What continues to inspire you to expand the world of Drifters Realm? 

The flawed yet curiously relatable teenage characters and the endless possibilities for adventure, mischief, teenage angst, and a bit of magic are what’s driving me to expand the world of Drifters Realm. It’s also extremely motivating when a fan reaches out to me to find out when the next book will be released. It’s a thrill and a blessing for someone like me who loves telling stories.  

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