What Inspired Me to Write Kingdomless?
I’ve always known I wanted to be an author, but I never could have imagined that I’d write a book like Kingdomless. I assumed that if I wrote something it would be along the lines of a self help book for moms. However, once I discovered the genre of Fantasy Romance as a reader, specifically Sarah J. Maas, I started to think about how much fun it could be to create a world that doesn’t actually exist and fill it up with characters that were flawed and funny.
So, that’s exactly what I did. I started with a premise. A reason why the main character existed. Then, like a puzzle, I slowly pulled in different elements. What kind of land mass was it? What was the political situation? How did that affect my main character? There are many pages of ideas and notes that I abandoned.
Throughout the book there are lines that some of the characters say that I pulled from my real life. Actually, there is a story that King Veras tells at the dinner table that I copied from my husband’s childhood. That is the joy of being a writer. You can weave imagination and reality together to create a fully immersive experience for your reader.
The Evamore Series is far from over and there
will be at least 4-5 books (possibly more), but a small part of my writer’s
heart is excited to create another world for a new series. For now, I’ll stay
focused on Raelle and the kingdoms of Garth. Kingdomless is out now and the
second book in the series “Forging Hope” will be released on June 21, 2022.
Genre: YA Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Self-Published
Release date: January 2022
Formats Available for Review: print - softback (internationally), e-book (MOBI for Kindle, PDF), audiobook (audible download)
Tour dates: May 16 to June 3, 2022
Content Rating: PG-13 +M: There is a scene where our main character is held at knife point and her attacker grabs her breasts without consent. The word 'nipple' is used in this situation. This is the reason for the added "M" in the rating.
As Raelle's amnesia melts away with the help of a northern storyteller, she discovers more about the Kingdom of Garth, magic, the lovetie connection of the Evamores, and her role in the grand scheme of things. She is confused, angry, and curiously comfortable in the North.
A dark shadow overcasts all of the kingdoms, and the threatening influence of the fallen god Kellar seems to spread among the people, inciting disorder and violence. While the fate of the kingdoms may rest on Raelle's shoulders, she can't help but feel kingdomless. Betrayal is everywhere, from her own adoptive family to her newfound friends. Fearless, observant, witty, and determined, she is town between her attraction to King Veras' good nature and the unexplained pull to the Tracker Calak. The challenge that she faces is not simple. As the old gods, laws and magic awaken, so does her own sense of self. There is a choice to be made, step into the role expected of her, or dive into the unknown and make her own destiny.
This YA fantasy novel asks the readers important coming of age questions, captures the attention with witty dialogue, relatable characters, and a world that is reawakening its forgotten magic. The readers will be entranced and hungry for more (and perhaps a piece of chocolate cake).
This sounds like a great read.
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