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"I just still can't believe you're here."
"I had to question the mermaids!"
I just finished Her Spell That Cursed Me and I’m literally a mess! Need the third installment like yesterday!!!
It’s coming! I’m writing as we speak! ✍🏽
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It’s so PRETTY!!! 😍
I’m in love with this cover, made by the talented Marta_Obucina on Fiverr. I wanted this one to look similar to the first with all the details changed to reflect the new story. 📖
Her Spell That Cursed Me, book two in the Her Spell Trilogy, is available for preorder now!
Synopsis:
A sapphic love born in adversity and bound by blood…A dormant evil threatening to tear the world asunder…A magical tale of cursed fate and unremitting chaos.
Iona strives for harmony in times of resounding discord.
Now imbued with bountiful magic, she is given a unique opportunity to reform the corrupt hierarchy she’s come to despise, but the great covens cling to tradition and threaten to hinder her benefaction. She must learn to control her power and fulfill the daunting expectations of others, or risk losing everything she holds dear.
Ariadne is haunted by the horrors of her past.
A part of her always knew her family would not let her go so easily, despite their threats of exile. When long hidden ancestral secrets are revealed, her very perception of freedom is indelibly altered. Grievances must be set aside when faced with a common enemy, a reckoning beyond her worst nightmares.
When a malevolent adversary wreaks havoc on the innocent, Iona is called upon to defend them.
Morgan Le Faye’s pendant signifies Iona as an imminent leader of her people, but after only a single year of study, she’s left woefully disadvantaged in her efforts to preserve peace. Ariadne seeks to help her, vows to protect her, but when fate itself seems to turn against them, their arduous circumstances become a formidable strain on their eternal bond. Allegiances are tested, mysteries are unraveled, and time is swiftly running out.
Her Spell That Cursed Me is an F/F dual POV, dark fantasy romance novel, the second installment of the Her Spell Trilogy. Contains mature themes.
I’m back, witches.
Her Spell That Cursed Me is available for preorder now!
Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F81FQZSR
Synopsis:
A sapphic love born in adversity and bound by blood…A dormant evil threatening to tear the world asunder…A magical tale of cursed fate and unremitting chaos.
Iona strives for harmony in times of resounding discord.
Now imbued with bountiful magic, she is given a unique opportunity to reform the corrupt hierarchy she’s come to despise, but the great covens cling to tradition and threaten to hinder her benefaction. She must learn to control her power and fulfill the daunting expectations of others, or risk losing everything she holds dear.
Ariadne is haunted by the horrors of her past.
A part of her always knew her family would not let her go so easily, despite their threats of exile. When long hidden ancestral secrets are revealed, her very perception of freedom is indelibly altered. Grievances must be set aside when faced with a common enemy, a reckoning beyond her worst nightmares.
When a malevolent adversary wreaks havoc on the innocent, Iona is called upon to defend them.
Morgan Le Faye’s pendant signifies Iona as an imminent leader of her people, but after only a single year of study, she’s left woefully disadvantaged in her efforts to preserve peace. Ariadne seeks to help her, vows to protect her, but when fate itself seems to turn against them, their arduous circumstances become a formidable strain on their eternal bond. Allegiances are tested, mysteries are unraveled, and time is swiftly running out.
Her Spell That Cursed Me is an F/F dual POV, dark fantasy romance novel, the second installment of the Her Spell Trilogy. Contains mature themes.
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Where my lore started ✨
Are we... still sisters?
Nothing is ever going to change that.
I finally read all your books. The more I read, the more I fell for your brain. You are indeed an extremely rare person, Luna! Amazing details in a depth that is possible only if you've experienced it - suffered, loved and bled this way. You create realistic immersive images and vivid scenes that took my breath away to the last page. Is Stanislavski's system applicable in writing, I wonder if you use it? How did you achieve such mastery of creating like a God, what's your voodoo secret? You have such a wide range of knowledge from mysticism to history and manage to tie it down to minute details as if solving a crime. How do you set the timeline and not get lost in it?
Thank you 🙏🏽 I don’t use Stanislavski's system for writing but that’s an interesting suggestion. I’ve only heard of his work regarding acting but can certainly see how his methods could be used to flesh out characters for authors too.
I do infuse some of my own experiences into the characters/story where applicable, but nothing too specific. All the rest is research, which I very much enjoy. History can be even more wild and compelling than fiction at times. I am far from mastering my craft but I really appreciate your compliments 😊
Sincerely,
Luna ✍🏽
I loved reading Her Spell That Binds Me, such a beautiful novel! I was curious to know what your writing process is like? Do you create vision boards with literary references or other things that inspire you? Do you have any rituals/routines you like to do before, during or after writing? Are there particular spaces you like to write, in your home or in public?
I'm also curious to know, what your favourite books are? Or the books you have re-read the most in your lifetime.
Hi!
I’m so glad you enjoyed my book! Here are my answers to your questions:
Writing Process ✍🏽
I love a good outline. I like to have the whole story mapped out in front of me, going beat by beat and filling in the gaps more and more as I get new ideas.
Then when I start the book, I use the outline as a jumping off point so I have room to forge my own path while still having a general sense of direction. I try to write at least once a day, even if it’s only a few sentences.
I also take notes, notes, and more notes. Random words I like, names, phrases, ideas for spells, a character’s thoughts, or a plot point I want to consider later. Literally anything that pops into my head throughout the day that I don’t want to forget.
My Inspirations 🎶
My biggest inspirations are movies, TV, and music, as well as books. I make a playlist of songs for every book I write. Some songs are more the vibe of the book while others are associated with specific scenes. I posted the playlists on Spotify!
I’ll also have a list of movies that I put on in the background while I write. Idk if that’s a writing process thing or an ADHD thing, might be a bit of both 🤣
For Her Spell That Binds Me, it was Pride and Prejudice (2005), Bridgerton, Dickinson, War and Peace (2016), Emma., and The Witch.
I’m currently writing Her Spell #2, and I’ve been rewatching Suspiria (2018) on a loop. I can’t stop watching it, it’s a problem. 🙃
Vision Boards 📸
I use Pinterest a bit but more so for social media stuff, like pictures and ideas for posts. Sometimes I’ll find a painting or picture that really speaks to me for a certain scene or character and I’ll save it in a folder for later. John William Waterhouse was a big inspiration for Her Spell #1.
I also cast the characters in the books with actors and made a grid with pictures and referred to it when I wrote character descriptions. Not every character has an actor associated with them but many of them do. Maybe at some point I’ll post about that but not for a while. People should imagine the characters for themselves first, I think.
Rituals/Routines 🕯️
I like to light candles and feel cosy when I write, with my cat sleeping next to me. I prefer writing at home so I have a controlled environment without as many distractions. I wrote Her Spell #1 during an unexpected period of unemployment so I knocked it out fairly quickly. Now I work full time again so I’ll write during my lunch breaks, after work, on weekends, whenever I can.
My favorite books are:
- The Georgina Kincaid series by Richelle Mead - Incredibly underrated, I reread the series at least once a year.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - I would die for Charlie! I highly recommend watching Perks with the director/actor commentary. Stephen directed the movie as well.
- Tryst Six Venom by Penelope Douglas - This book changed my brain chemistry 😳
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Loooove, the main character is so complex and the love story is bittersweet. The twist was great as well.
- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - It’s a perfect book and so comforting. I love the 90s movie adaptation the best.
Thank you so much for your questions!
Sincerely,
Luna ❤️
I don't have a question or I have too many. But just passing by to tell you that you have an exquisite beautiful mind, soaked in knowledge and aesthetics, behind your words there is a heart and a hurricane of feelings, therefore your talent to write realistically, emotionally, shockingly should not be neglected & I hope you will not stop writing. Thank you for your books. Sometimes writing could be draining but your precious art will remain everafter here soothing troubled souls like mine. <3 <3
This is so beautiful and kind, thank you for making me smile! 💙
I’m almost halfway through the sequel to Her Spell and it’s a lot trickier than the first book. I’ve been a bit frustrated lately, not gonna lie. I was going to skip writing today but now I think I’ll give it a go and see what happens. Wish me luck! ✍🏽