How Wales Inspired My Debut Novel

There are 427 castles in Wales. That’s according to Cadw. Wales is where the legends of King Arthur emerged; where stories of magic and dark tales continue to thrive; it even has a bloody dragon on its flag! So, yes, Wales greatly inspired my fantasy writing.

I started my debut novel, HERO ADJACENT, when I first moved to Wales (Cardiff, and now Caerphilly). Looking out at the rolling green hills dotted with sheep, the incessant rain in the winters, and the tangle of blackberries, I couldn’t help but model my fantasy world after it (rain included).

In fact, if you look at my book cover, that, too, was inspired by the Welsh landscape. And for those who are familiar with the deliciousness that is Welsh cakes, you’ll notice a reference to those in the book as well!

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