Angela
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Rebecca Ross:
Your books are inspiring and I’ve read all of them :) I’m entranced by how you can weave the setting throughout a story in such an integral way. What inspires the mythology and magical systems you create? They are each incredibly unique and captivating! A little question in regards to Divine Rivals: how is it that Iris’ first few letters didn’t go to the first Alouette in the museum?
Rebecca Ross
Thank you so much! I'm beyond honored to hear that. <3
When it comes to mythology and magical systems...I keep a brainstorming journal at all times, and I let my imagination run wild. Sometimes I'll write down a snippet of an idea, or the backstory of a god, and will move on to another story. Years later, I'll revise the journal and see that idea again and it will finally spark into something more. Asking myself deeper questions about an idea also helps it grow wings. "What about this," or "what if *this* happens when a spell is sung," etc. It's a fun, rewarding process for me, and I enjoy thinking through all types of magical possibilities.
And to answer your question in regards to the Alouette in the museum...you shall get that answer in RUTHLESS VOWS. ;)
When it comes to mythology and magical systems...I keep a brainstorming journal at all times, and I let my imagination run wild. Sometimes I'll write down a snippet of an idea, or the backstory of a god, and will move on to another story. Years later, I'll revise the journal and see that idea again and it will finally spark into something more. Asking myself deeper questions about an idea also helps it grow wings. "What about this," or "what if *this* happens when a spell is sung," etc. It's a fun, rewarding process for me, and I enjoy thinking through all types of magical possibilities.
And to answer your question in regards to the Alouette in the museum...you shall get that answer in RUTHLESS VOWS. ;)
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Hawraa
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Hii Miss Ross, a huge fan here, read TQR more than four times each. I know you've already been asked about the possibility of expanding this duology, and I'm familiar with your unfortunate reply, but another thought always lingers inside my head, so I had to ask. Is there a possibility for a novella? I would give anything for another Maevana related story. I might already know the answer, but I still hope. Thank youu
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