It has been an adventure writing with everything dark going on in the world. But sometimes what
you need the most are a few hours of escape to keep you sane! I'm excited to announce a new book release this week. Kings Of Merlin,
the second part of the Merlin Returns saga, comes back with Eowlyn,
Merlin, and new addition King Arthur. Eowlyn and Merlin slip deep into an otherworld in this story. Their relationship gets deeper and more complicated. I hope you fall in love with them as I have.
Today, I thought I'd share a little more about the characters and the settings.
Everyone asks about SONG inspirations. When it comes to music, I usually have two branches of thoughts. A STORY song gets me into a particular book. A CHARACTER song gets me into the headspace/POV of the character when I'm writing. I hear these songs and I'm immediately in the right mood.
We probably have different musical tastes, but I thought you might try this soundtrack. For GODS of Merlin, I was playing Avril Lavigne's Head Above Water over and over again. For KINGS of Merlin, Lewis Capaldi's Someone You Loved.
Who are the main characters of Gods of Merlin/Kings of Merlin?
Eowlyn Patience -- I love Eowlyn. It's a throwback Lord of the Rings name (because she, you know, time traveled). She appeals to me because she is an antihero/hero and so broken at it. Her song for me matches Gods of Merlin where I introduced her: Avril Lavigne's Head Above Water.
Merlin/Matt Emrys -- Merlin's story has always been one of conflict. Which will it be, the girl or the mission? In Gods of Merlin, he is tested again. Which side will win? Because of his dedication to the mission. His song is Coldplay's the Scientist.
King Arthur -- WHO? Yes, I went there. Arthur is another time travel. He is aged down, because....! This is Arthur before the heartache, but you know that's coming. His song is Halsey's Without Me.
For fans of My Merlin:
Vane -- You can't help but love him. His devotion and loyalty and nerve is just so... *sigh*. But he is a twisted and broken soul. In many ways, he and Eowlyn understand each other well because they are similarily broken. Vane's song is Coldplay's Viva la Vida.
Ryan -- Doesn't fail. She can't. Her strength makes things happen. Her mistake is Ryan's song is One Republic's Secrets.
For all of my ROMANCE fans, this one is especially great if you are looking to curl up with a book and a chai in a lazy hammock -- Pride and Prejudice (Kiera Knightley version/Jean-Yves Thibaudet) soundtrack.
Today, I thought I'd share a little more about the characters and the settings.
Everyone asks about SONG inspirations. When it comes to music, I usually have two branches of thoughts. A STORY song gets me into a particular book. A CHARACTER song gets me into the headspace/POV of the character when I'm writing. I hear these songs and I'm immediately in the right mood.
We probably have different musical tastes, but I thought you might try this soundtrack. For GODS of Merlin, I was playing Avril Lavigne's Head Above Water over and over again. For KINGS of Merlin, Lewis Capaldi's Someone You Loved.
Who are the main characters of Gods of Merlin/Kings of Merlin?
Eowlyn Patience -- I love Eowlyn. It's a throwback Lord of the Rings name (because she, you know, time traveled). She appeals to me because she is an antihero/hero and so broken at it. Her song for me matches Gods of Merlin where I introduced her: Avril Lavigne's Head Above Water.
Merlin/Matt Emrys -- Merlin's story has always been one of conflict. Which will it be, the girl or the mission? In Gods of Merlin, he is tested again. Which side will win? Because of his dedication to the mission. His song is Coldplay's the Scientist.
King Arthur -- WHO? Yes, I went there. Arthur is another time travel. He is aged down, because....! This is Arthur before the heartache, but you know that's coming. His song is Halsey's Without Me.
For fans of My Merlin:
Vane -- You can't help but love him. His devotion and loyalty and nerve is just so... *sigh*. But he is a twisted and broken soul. In many ways, he and Eowlyn understand each other well because they are similarily broken. Vane's song is Coldplay's Viva la Vida.
Ryan -- Doesn't fail. She can't. Her strength makes things happen. Her mistake is Ryan's song is One Republic's Secrets.
For all of my ROMANCE fans, this one is especially great if you are looking to curl up with a book and a chai in a lazy hammock -- Pride and Prejudice (Kiera Knightley version/Jean-Yves Thibaudet) soundtrack.
Get Kings of Merlin at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play!
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