Interview with Eve L. Mitchell, Author of Wolf’s Reckoning

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Wolf’s Reckoning (The Blueridge Hollow Series Book 1)?

This book was born out of the question: what happens when the land you’re tied to has more power than the people who rule it? I knew Wolfe and Rowen’s story couldn’t just be about enemies-to-lovers tension—it had to carry the weight of tradition, politics, and power plays that cut to the heart of who they are. Wolfe has always been this storm of a man—dark, stubborn, relentless—and Rowen is fire wrapped in duty, someone who’s been told her whole life she’s not enough, yet refuses to bend. Wolf’s Reckoning came from wanting to see what happens when two forces like that collide—when personal history, pack loyalty, and forbidden love crash together. The story also carries a lot of my own frustration with systems that silence people and my obsession with asking: what would you risk for love, for freedom, for the right to lead your own life? Wolfe and Rowen’s fight became the perfect vessel for that.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Wolf’s Reckoning (The Blueridge Hollow Series Book 1), what would they be?

I actually had Whiskey Myers on repeat while writing this book. Their music gave me the grit, the soul, and the stormy edges I wanted for Wolfe, Rowen, and the setting. If you want to feel the Hollow, just put on Whiskey Myers and turn it up.

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

I’m a little bit greedy—I can’t pick just one. I love contemporary romance for the emotional punch and the way it dives into messy, complicated relationships. But I also love fantasy, especially when there’s rich worldbuilding and a touch of magic threaded through. And, funnily enough, those are the genres I write, too. Contemporary gives me that real-world intensity—characters who feel like they could walk off the page and into your local coffee shop. Fantasy gives me the big, sweeping scope, the chance to build entire worlds and let magic and politics collide with personal stakes. For me, reading and writing both come back to the same thing: characters who feel real, whether they’re running a club in the city or leading a wolf pack in the mountains.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I bought the hardback of Suzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping, but I’ve been too busy trying to hit deadlines to actually read it. But I will!

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

There’s one scene that still gives me goosebumps every time I think about it. Wolfe and Rowen are standing toe-to-toe, the air between them thick with years of history, anger, and attraction they both want to deny. It’s raw, tense, and charged with that kind of energy where you know something is going to snap—whether it’s their tempers or their control. Writing that moment felt like striking a match and holding my breath to see if the fire would catch.

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

My muse runs on coffee, playlists, and a closed door. Do not disturb me (unless it’s to bring me coffee).

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

“Do it scared.” I’ve learned that if I wait until I feel ready or confident, I’ll never move forward. Whether it’s hitting publish on a book, diving into a new genre, or just taking a leap in life, fear is always going to be there. So instead of waiting for it to vanish, I carry it with me and do the thing anyway. Some of my best moments have come from taking that risk, shaky hands and all.

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

That strength doesn’t always look like dominance or control—sometimes it’s choosing to stay, choosing to love, even when it costs you. Wolfe and Rowen’s story isn’t just about a mate bond; it’s about carving your own path when the world tells you no, and holding on to the people who make you stronger, not smaller. If readers walk away remembering that love can be fierce, defiant, and worth the fight, then I’ve done my job.

Eve L. Mitchell is the author of the new book Wolf’s Reckoning (The Blueridge Hollow Series Book 1)

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