What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Moth to the Flame?
A Moth to the Flame started out the way all my books do, by asking myself, “What if…?” In this case, I was listening to a lot of fantasy series audiobooks to get through my miserable commute, and all the modern descriptions of fae kind of stuck with me. I’m from Appalachia, so I’m no stranger to folklore and cryptids. My mind just automatically made a connection to the descriptions of Mothman. The rest pretty much spiraled from there.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of A Moth to the Flame, what would they be?
For Cordelia: “Control” by Halsey.
For Duke: “Just Pretend” by Bad Omens.
For them together as a couple: “Lightning and Thunder” by Marianas Trench.
What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
My favorite genre to read and write is romance, hands down. I live for the HEA. I read widely, but I always find myself dissatisfied with stories that don’t end well for the characters, even if it’s a realistic ending.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
This is a trick question, right? LOL, my TBR pile is thousands of books long, and yet I have a running tally of releases that I’m waiting on. I’m greedy—what can I say?
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Without giving away any spoilers, I’d have to say it’s towards the end of the book when Cordelia and Duke take control of the narrative. They don’t play the game perfectly, but they are done lying down and taking it. I love to see characters come into their own strength and power.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
It’s different for every book, actually. For some books, I might light a candle to start a writing session; for others, I just go, go, go. I’ve written before dawn and also burned the midnight oil. Every book has a distinctive personality, and I adapt in the way that fits the story best.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Fight for something. It’s literally tattooed on my arm.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
That you’re never alone, no matter how lonely you may feel.
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