Writing Characters Who Aren’t Heroes
Somewhere around the third draft of WAIF, I realized I had a problem. My protagonist had done something unforgivable. And the man hunting her wasn’t wrong.
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From the vampire courts of The Valensi Chronicles to the god-born warriors of The New Scions, every story here runs on the same engine: people with reasons — for what they protect, what they sacrifice, and what they refuse to forgive. Dark fiction with something to say.
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Sharp world-building and a protagonist who's equal parts vulnerable and dangerous. The pacing stays tight, the stakes escalate fast, and every reveal adds another layer to the larger conspiracy. A bold start to The Valensi Chronicles.
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One of the best books I've read with the alternating past/present chapters — the foreshadowing kept me on edge but the surprises still landed. I had a hard time putting this book down.
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Loved the characters, their development and the plot. The mythology is accurate and exciting. Eager to read book two — really good book, recommend reading.
From the Journal
Somewhere around the third draft of WAIF, I realized I had a problem. My protagonist had done something unforgivable. And the man hunting her wasn’t wrong.
Read More →Alexis, Keats, and Lily aren’t just a team — they’re a specific kind of team. Here’s why I built the trio the way I did, and what I was actually trying to solve by doing it.
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