Magic Denied is up and available on Amazon. Have you had a chance to read it yet?
So now that my Rapunzel-inspired story is live, what is my next project? A few months ago, I shared a few excerpts from another manuscript I’ve been working on. I didn’t give away many clues, except to say it’s Urban Fantasy. But I do plan on releasing this book later in the year.
I am super excited for this series (yes! series) to come out. It is set on Vancouver Island and a fictitious Victoria, B.C. As a child, my dad would drive us to the West Coast of Canada. We’d visit family in both Vancouver and Victoria. I have fond memories of Victoria, which inspired the city where this story is set. Though I will be changing the name of the city.
The story features a soft magic system where some humans have supernatural abilities or power. The main character, Keira, has a particularly fun power, which I spent a lot of time researching. There is a branch of science connected to her abilities, so I wanted to make sure I got it right. True confession, I’m not a science-minded person, so I claim no expertise on the subject. (And I admit, I might not have gotten everything right about the science. I did give it my best effort, and think I’m not too far off from the basics.) Thankfully, Keira isn’t an expert either, so her understanding is limited as well.
There is definitely a sweet, slow-burn romance thread in the book for readers to enjoy. Think forced proximity and forbidden romance. A villain, prowling the streets of her city, has taken a special interest in Keira. After surviving a few attacks, she’s assigned a bodyguard. Her best friend warns her not to fall for him, with good reason. And now Keira’s stuck with Mr. tall, handsome, and charming. What’s a girl to do when the butterflies in her stomach are stirred up by his mere constant presence?
As mentioned, the story is urban fantasy, so there are some definite fantasy tropes that went into the novel. There is a clear good vs evil trope and an evil overlord. The evil overlord will be revealed as the series progresses. The hero, Keira, is reluctant. She’s also a novice-to-expert when using her power to fight the villain. She uses her powers for good and is strongly against using them on another person. She also has very limited use and understanding of her power, as she uses it for only one purpose. However, with coaxing and coaching from a mentor, she might be persuaded.
Here are the links to the excerpts if you’d like to get caught up:
I look forward to sharing more with you soon, including the cover and release date.
K. M. Wray 