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Catrin Russell

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Catrin Russell writes character-driven Epic Romantic Fantasy with dark undertones and spice. With a weakness for all things morally grey, she crafts immersive sword and sorcery adventures featuring enemies-to-lovers romances and characters who rise against their adversaries only to fall for one another.

Living in northern Sweden, Catrin draws inspiration from the rugged, beautiful landscape that surrounds her. When not writing, she spends time with her grumpy but loving husband and three adorable kids, finding joy in books, art, and peaceful woodland walks beneath the midnight sun.

As a dog owner and animal lover, Catrin often weaves animal companions into her stories. Her background as a nurse influences her approach to health and healin
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Catrin Russell I love this question because - in a way - I think it is hard NOT to put something of ourselves into our characters. Our knowledge and preconceptions w…moreI love this question because - in a way - I think it is hard NOT to put something of ourselves into our characters. Our knowledge and preconceptions will always affect our way of thinking, even when we don't actively allow them. And this includes writing, I believe.
So, I suppose each of my characters has a little snippet of me in there somewhere ;) But most are inspired by other people or completely fictional. Anaya, one of the main characters in The Light of Darkness series, is probably the one closest to how I am as a person.
To take inspiration from real life is a must if we wish to create believable, complex, and fleshed-out characters. In my humble opinion, anyway :)(less)
Catrin Russell Haha! Thankfully, no, I haven't. But I suppose it's only a matter of time! :)…moreHaha! Thankfully, no, I haven't. But I suppose it's only a matter of time! :)(less)
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Campaign of Mettle is the first book of a new series called A Kingdom Scarred.
It is estimated to be released in 2026/2027 at the earliest. Unfortunately, other projects have taken precedence.
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