Author Monthly Post – Anne Barwell – Writing Fantasy, Creating Worlds

My current WIP is the first book in my fantasy Dragons of Astria series. As this is a three book series, I’m finding a balance between ensuring the world feels real with a rich history and culture, but not revealing Read more

Author Monthly Blog Post – Anne Barwell – Found Family

I love books with found family, especially when they’re mixed in with another genre. Family isn’t always about blood, and often the men I write about have lost their families and/or are estranged by them for various reasons. It’s much Read more

Author Monthly Post – Anne Barwell – Can’t Fight the Feeling

I’m taking part in a promotion this month called Can’t Fight the Feeling. I’m a huge believer in MCs having to work for their HEA. Even if their partner is their soulmate/fated mate and they’re meant to be together, that Read more

Author Monthly Post – Anne Barwell – Mystery and Suspense

I love reading mystery and suspense fiction, but most of what I read – and write – in that genre is mixed in with others such as historical or paranormal/supernatural, which go particularly well together. There are different ways the Read more

Author Monthly Post – Anne Barwell – Angst

I love writing and reading angsty. While I want my HEA, I like the MCs having to work for it as their happy ending is much more satisfying that way. Angst comes in many forms, and although I’ve written it Read more

Author Monthly Post – Anne Barwell – Writing in Series

I love writing series. Most of my characters aren’t content with one book, and any ideas tend to grow into series and beyond. With more than one story, characters get the opportunity to grow and spread their wings. I can Read more