Unexpected Events During The Writing Process ✍️
Aug 09, 2024 8:00 pm
Today I've got a couple bookish events for you to check out, plus a pair of steamy fantasy stories by other authors. Aside from that, there's not much incredibly new in C.L. Carhart's world...yet. 😉 I'll be sneaking into my writing cave to tackle the next novella in Elemental Gifts here soon.
For now, I'd like to share some of the weirdly random tidbits that happened while I wrote my latest release, Magical Gift. Even though I'm what authors call a "plotter"—which means I outline every book I write before starting and generally have a good idea of where the story's headed—there are always moments when my characters insert some unexpected subjects.
Plus the wacky ideas my brain decides to drop into my writing. 🫢
Let's find out what surprised this author while she wrote Magical Gift....
Magical Gift: Funky Tidbits
Surprise #1: Magical Gift is a CLEAN paranormal romance.
That's right! Sylvia's final scene with Siegfried fades to black, so you get to decide just what went down once their attire hit the floor and their elements came out! This took me completely by surprise. Aside from Magical Gift, there's only one other "clean" story (Gift of Light) set in my Teutonic Fantasy Realm. In fact, I planned to write a steamy scene for Magical Gift, but by the time I got to that part I realized doing so wouldn't add any value to the story. So Sylvia got to enjoy a sweet ending with her beloved instead!
In an effort to remain consistent, my new plan is to have each novella in Elemental Gifts either fade to black or have just kisses and cuddles. If you're one of my spicy readers, never fear. There are many more series to come, and there'll be a lot more sexy times for my Teuton witches of the future. 💖
Surprise #2: A personal rabbit hole popped up during a conversation about Sylvia's nasty father.
I don't know about you, but I have the tendency to let my brain coast down innumerable weird rabbit holes thanks to the wealth of info available online. One of those rabbit holes—a rather dark one at that—got mentioned by a side character in Magical Gift. Right when Sylvia was baring her heart about the sinister rituals her father performs upon her and her little sister. 💀
You'll have to read the book to find out more about that particular rabbit hole. Suffice it to say, Sylvia's father isn't the only person conjuring dark magic.
Surprise #3: Totally was NOT aware Siegfried had spent a month at the home of a certain "Knight."
Yep. Had to go back and edit some things when Siegfried dropped that bomb while dancing with Sylvia. Excuse me, Mr. Red Fire, are you the author of this book? Or is it me? 🤨
Now I'm not so sure.
Surprise #4: Also was NOT aware that the stones of the Heydt castle are enchanted to keep people from finding the hidden corridors.
We can thank Prisca for that tidbit. I went into this assuming the hidden corridors were merely...hidden.
Behind things.
Still learning all the ins and outs of Teutonic magic after seventeen years of crafting this fantasy realm and its complex characters.... 🪄
Get Magical Gift from your favorite retailer here:
https://books2read.com/magicalgift
Or buy it from my book shop:
https://clcarhart.com/products/magical-gift-ebook
Bookish Events
Today's major event is Get That Book, a curated collection of new releases, freebies, and deals all in the romance genre. You can find Magical Gift there along with Gift of Snow, which is currently 99¢.
THAT BEING SAID, if you browse Get That Book and decide to buy Gift of Snow for 99¢, be forewarned that it will soon be changing position in its series and dropping to free. I did indeed hear all of your opinions when I asked whether I ought to reorganize my Elemental Bloodlines series! Now that Gift of Air is back to paid, Gift of Snow is about to reappear as Book 1 in the series...and it will be free.
So you can buy it now if you want, or just wait a little while longer and nab it once it's my new retailer freebie.
Fantasy & Sci-fi on Kobo Plus - ends 8/14
LoveBite Books - monthly freebies
Other Books You Might Like
We've got wolves and fairies creeping up on you today, so be sure to check out both books! They're looking for new TBRs to join. Can you help them find their way?
In the magical land of Avaloria, hidden from humans, lies a kingdom of breathtaking fairies. Among them is Princess Lysandra, a captivating and mysterious beauty unlike the other duty-bound fairies, as she secretly yearns for adventure and passion.
One moonlit night, while wandering near the border, Lysandra encounters the dashing human Victor who's stumbled into Avaloria. Drawn to his masculinity and the unknown, she can't resist luring him deeper, defying ancient laws against fairy-human relationships.
As their worlds collide, desire burns into an unstoppable fire, pushing them closer to danger. However, their affair alerts the Fairy Queen, who will preserve traditions, even banishing Lysandra.
Navigating wrath and magic, Lysandra and Victor embark on a thrilling journey through magical encounters, secret trysts, and steamy moments testing love and lust's boundaries.
Jace
Lydia is fierce and beautiful, and my wolf has set his eyes on her. But an enemy pack’s curse has left me scarred and thirsting for revenge. I have no time for love.
Rejected, she keeps a cold distance—until someone begins hunting her. My need to protect her flares, as does the intoxicating need to mate her.
But to save Lydia, I must learn to set revenge aside.
Lydia
After an abusive ex and being exiled from my pack, I’ve sworn off men—until Jace, the only wolf able to soothe my primal need.
Too wrapped up in his need for vengeance, he rejects me.
But when a killer sets his eyes on me, Jace and I must work together. If we don’t act on our bond and accept each other as mates, everything will be lost. Including my life.
I hope you can find lots of intriguing stories to keep you occupied this weekend, whether it's steaming hot or wintry cold wherever you live. Be sure to dive into Sylvia's story in Magical Gift if you haven't started it yet, and I'll catch you next week with news on the next book coming in Elemental Gifts.
Have a wonderfully weird weekend!
Talk to you soon,
C.L. Carhart
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Elemental Bloodlines series:
https://clcarhart.com/collections/elemental-bloodlines-series-ebooks
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