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This book has been added to my list of absolute favorites. The characters, the story, the romantic tension had me hooked from beginning to end. I’m curious to know how long took you to write the book once you started the character development and outlining?

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Thanks Shayna. It took me about 3 months to write the first draft. But I had a very detailed outline to work off of + the first 50 pages or so (which made up the proposal, which is how I sold it to my publisher). :)

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I just finished your book crimson moth from the BOTM subscription. I’m obsessed and need more! What happens next? Can’t wait to find out!

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❤️! So glad you enjoyed it! :)

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Just finished your book & I was obsessed from start to finish. I selected it in my BOTM membership and I am so glad I did. I found this article because I googled "When does the second Crimson Moth come out" if any indicator! Learning the writing process was a great & was my "night cap" so to speak to the story while I wait! Cant wait to read more of Gideon and Runes story. THANK YOU for the fun few days!

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Thank you so much! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it. :)

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Thank you for a closer view of your writing process. I always enjoy an insight to how a book is written. I actually came here looking for a excerpt of The Crimson Moth, so thank you for that as well. Is there any plans to release a longer exceprt before the release? I just pre-ordered The Crimson Moth. I decided to go with the UK edition, but think both are gorgeous. Beautiful sketch as well. Did you do it?

Take care.

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The sketch is by Sam Beck (https://sambeck.ca/)! I wish I had amazing illustration skills, but alas, I do not. :) There will probably be a longer excerpt published before the release, though I'm not sure when. If it's not posted here on my Substack, I will definitely link to it.

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I love hearing your writing process! Please give us more!

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Thank you! 💛

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I am also really excited to hear the story from "Sir Percy's" perspective. We don't really get that in the original.

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Oh gosh, how amazing would it have been if Orczy had written a companion from Percy's perspective! 😍

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Aww man! That would have been so amazing! I wish! 🤩

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I love The Scarlet Pimpernel! I am so excited for this book! It sounds amazing!

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Holy cow I'm seriously excited for this book!!!

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Thanks Carrie. <3

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Ohh ok so which series is the rebel witch is part of? Also I'm in Australia 😊

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Rebel Witch is the sequel to Heartless Hunter (aka The Crimson Moth). It comes out in February.

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Hi I am new to your books, I am wanting to purchase hard copies but just wanted to know the order of the crimson mother series and how many books are in the series. Google was not very helpful with different covers and names 🙃

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Hi Lara. There is only one book out in the Crimson Moth series. The title is Heartless Hunter in North America and The Crimson Moth in the UK. Book 2 isn't out yet. Hope that helps.

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I adore Jennifer Lynn Barnes' workshop! Just bought Universal Fantasy, excited to check it out!

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I read it before discovering the Writing for Your Id workshop. I think the two complement each other really well, but let me know what you think!

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November 7, 2022
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Lol! Thanks Tamara. :)

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