Interview with Brogan Thomas, Author of Bitten Shifter (The Bitten Chronicles)

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Bitten Shifter (The Bitten Chronicles)?

I started with a question: If your husband of twenty-seven years cheated on you with your sister, what would you do? Then I threw in shifters, vampires, and plenty of magic.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Bitten Shifter (The Bitten Chronicles), what would they be?

Any epic break up song! 🙂

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

Gah, that’s a difficult choice. If I had to choose a favourite, it would be urban fantasy. I’m drawn to stories in which magic meets the modern world, and I love writing them. I adore magical creatures, enjoy rooting for the underdog, and relish characters who start with everything stacked against them yet discover their inner strength. Ultimately, they learn to save themselves.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I’m a voracious reader and typically read a book a day, which keeps my TBR pile small. I have no self-control, so I grab new books the moment they appear on my eReader and dive straight in. I feel incredibly fortunate that so many talented authors create stories I can’t wait to explore.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

My favourite scene is when Lark, my main character, comes face to face with her husband and sister again. At the start of the book, she discovers them together and walks away, heartbroken. This time, however, she’s a shifter with a rather unusual ally by her side. I won’t reveal too much, but writing that moment—when she finally confronts her past—was immensely satisfying.

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

I always get my best plot twists when I’m trying to sleep, my characters always choose that moment to give me the good stuff, so I have to get up and write them down before I forget.

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

I believe in treating others the way you’d like to be treated, and that principle influences my writing. My books often revolve around the idea that everything happens for a reason—even if we don’t see it straightaway.

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

I want my readers to enjoy stepping into my characters’ shoes for a little while.

Brogan Thomas is the author of the new book Bitten Shifter (The Bitten Chronicles)

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