Ask the Author: Rebecca Dale
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Rebecca Dale
Google is a hugely helpful tool, but I also speak to people who actually live in the areas I'm writing about. I actually managed to build a friendship with a lady whose husband is a sheriff, and I was able to learn a lot from her.
Rebecca Dale
A lot of research is involved. For example, The Fall of Summer is set in Montana. I'm a Yorkshire girl. I had to research a lot before I could even work on the plot or character development.
Rebecca Dale
Book reviews are like anything. No product will ever be a 5-star for everyone, and I absolutely accept that. If my writing style or characters don't land right with people, that's fine. We all have our own preferences.
Rebecca Dale
I cried when writing The Fall of Summer. It's like I've built relationships with my characters. But I know which direction the story will go in, and use this to power on through.
Rebecca Dale
I think about the sorts of names of books I would want to pick up. I'm always drawn to names and covers before anything else. I knew my first book would be called The Fall of Summer before I even decided what would happen. I felt there was power in having her name in the title.
Rebecca Dale
Yes, always! I have always had an incredibly active imagination. For most of my life, I've been told "you should write a book" because of this! Then one day I decided I would! And here we are.
Rebecca Dale
Yes. I receive messages regularly. Most recently, the messages have mainly been asking when book two will be released! I love to hear from my readers and reply to as many as I can.
Rebecca Dale
The first book is always a challenge because it leads the path for the whole series. The following ones can be tricky. But once you have a path in mind, it usually flows easier.
Rebecca Dale
I have a large L-shaped desk with loads of organisers for stationery, etc. I have my label printer for signed copies that I post from home. and at least three books on my shelf. It's got calming lighting and photos of the people who mean the most to me. When I'm having a tough time or facing writer's block, I look to the books that inspire me and to the photos of my loved ones. This helps motivate me to continue— no matter how hard it is sometimes.
Rebecca Dale
A hero who isn't afraid to move mountains and a heroine who doesn't realise how strong she is.
Rebecca Dale
I usually allocate at least an hour in the morning to complete my boring mum chores, e.g., tackling the dreaded laundry pile & dishwasher. Then I get myself settled at my desk. Revisit my previous thoughts, character profiles, etc., and let the creative juices flow!
Rebecca Dale
Brynne Weaver— the comedy and dark romance cross-genre is fantastic.
Rebecca Dale
Sierra Simone, for being brave enough to discuss her former religion and create a series with it.
Rebecca Dale
H.D. Carlton— The way she has dominated the dark romance space with Haunting/Hunting Adeline is phenomenal.
Rebecca Dale
I love that you can put a voice to the characters. How you can feel what they're going through when the narrators act out the scenes? I also love how accessible they are. There are some people who can't access physical copies or are unable to allocate the time. It's important to me that everyone can access and experience a book.
Rebecca Dale
I love the way Penelope Douglas and Rina Kent bring their characters to life. They write in such a way that makes you feel what the characters are going through. This is what I aspired to achieve myself.
Rebecca Dale
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Rebecca Dale
God of Pain by Rina Kent
Rebecca Dale
I wanted to write a romance that wasn’t clean or safe — something rooted in obsession, trauma, and the complicated choices people make when love becomes a weapon. The idea grew into a world where everyone has a secret, and no one is as innocent as they seem.
Rebecca Dale
High emotional tension, small-town secrets, morally grey characters, and a romance that walks the line between desire and destruction. Book One sets everything on fire — Book Two explores what rises from the ashes.
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