Interview with Alex Rose Decker, Author of A Curse of Hearts and Hunger

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Curse of Hearts and Hunger?

I actually got the idea for this book while watching a TV show. I just kept thinking of the “chosen one” trope and what it would be like if the way to save the world was slowly killing its savior. And that’s how the story was born.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of A Curse of Hearts and Hunger, what would they be?

Elara Morovia: “Castle” by Halsey.
Colten Harcanus: “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love reading Fantasy Romance and Contemporary Romance. I mostly write Fantasy Romance, but I have some ideas for Contemporary Romance that I might write sometime.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I’m currently reading the Of Fae and Wolf Trilogy by Jen L. Grey, but I also want to read the A Vampire’s Guide to Gardening series by Shari L. Tapscott!

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

There’s a scene that I secretly named “The Angry Love Scene” that’s my favorite. I actually wrote it before I wrote a lot of the other scenes that come before it. Without giving any spoilers, it’s where the romance comes to a head, but then the story takes a big turn that changes everything.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I have a “murder wall” where I stick notes and pictures to inspire me while I’m writing. Sometimes it’ll be a plot thread where I just write something like, “OMG, what if this happens!” Or sometimes I just like having a visual timeline to keep my story on track (and prevent continuity errors).

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

“Keep moving forward.” — Walt Disney

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I think a good takeaway would be that there’s always another solution to a problem. Don’t let yourself feel trapped because of any particular situation you’re in.

Alex Rose Decker is the author of the new book A Curse of Hearts and Hunger

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