What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Tentacles Across Time (Overlords of Time Book 2)
The inspiration for Tentacles Across Time began with my previous novel, Fragments of Time. That story came from an incredibly vivid dream I had one night. I woke up knowing there was a book there, one I needed to write. It shaped the world, the rules of time, and the emotional core that followed. Tentacles Across Time grew from what came next. The timeline has been reset and the world subtly altered. I wanted to explore the aftermath, the loose ends, and the consequences that refused to stay buried. This story asks what happens when time has already been broken once, and someone is willing to break it again.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Tentacles Across Time (Overlords of Time Book 2), what would they be?
It’s funny you ask that, because music is actually woven into the story itself. One of the central elements of Tentacles Across Time is a dangerous device disguised as a jukebox. The main character is drawn to it, but using it is risky. Choosing the wrong song could erase the world and everyone she cares about, or drop reality onto an entirely different track. So if I had to pick a theme song, it would be “Twilight Zone.” It perfectly captures that sci-fi feeling of stepping into something familiar, flipping the switch, and suddenly realizing you have crossed into a version of reality that does not play by the rules.
What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I’m drawn to anything with a good, unexpected twist, no matter the genre. Sci-fi, mystery, thrillers, even absurd urban fantasy. If a story can surprise me and pull the rug out at the right moment, I’m in. That love of twists definitely carries over into my writing. I’ve been told I have a knack for pulling them off. While the genres may shift, the goal stays the same. I want to build a story that feels familiar just long enough to make the turn hit harder.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Superiors by Megan Cauldill is at the top of my TBR pile right now. She’s a local author, and her work has been both helpful and inspirational to me. I always enjoy supporting writers in my own community, especially when their stories push me creatively.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Without giving too much away, the scene where the main protagonist wakes up to a new reality was my favorite to write. It’s the aftermath of the choices and decisions she’s made up to that point. I enjoyed creating a world beyond imagination, one shaped by consequence rather than intention. It might be the best plot twist in the book.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Yes, I tend to weave a bit of spice into the story.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Yes, a perfect quote for inspiring me to the finish line: “If it’s to be, then it’s up to me.”
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Make your choices carefully, because consequences always remain.
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