I did finish Only Human yesterday, and actually sniffled over the ending. I felt like Joan Wilder. This was a very challenging story to write and I’m very happy with the results. Will see what my editor has to say about it!
We’re all supposed to write Author’s Notes on the tarot card each story in the Torrid Tarot series is based on, so to give you some idea of the theme of Only Human, here’s my author’s note.
The Star is often the most beautiful card in the Tarot deck, with an image of water. It represents hope, healing, unexpected help and clarity of vision. The heroine of Only Human, Elaine Llewellyn, finds all four of these things in the hero, Damon Thorne. In the story, as in The Fool’s Journey, this card points the way but it’s up to Elaine to take action to receive the promise of The Star and her happily ever after.
As my reward for finishing, I spent the evening reading Untouched by Samantha Hunter. Let me just say that comic book fans and fans of Marjorie Liu’s Dirke and Steele series will love Untouched! Superheroine loses superpowers, what a fantastic premise. I felt for Risa right from the beginning. The plot was exciting and kept me guessing, the romance was sigh-worthy and the story was just plain fun. If you’re in the mood for a fun and fast read, pick up Untouched!
Fingers crossed that Blaze gives her a contract for the spinoff. I want to read more!
Aren’t you the sweetest thing! Thanks — you know it’s always good to hear nice things about a book, but it means more when it comes from an author you respect. Thanks, Charli.
The Star is a wonderful card to write about. I love the tarot — have to read this…
I’ll keep you updated on what happens with the spin-off… from your lips to editor’s ears, LOL.
Sam
Sam, you’re very welcome. I’m a huge comic geek, and I love Dirk & Steele, so this was just my kind of book! And so well done. You deserve praise! I’ll be hoping for good editor news for the spinoff.
Tarot is full of interesting stuff! I took a workshop on tarot as storytelling that I learned a lot from, and I loved writing about the Star. How perfect is that card for romance? I should have a release date for Only Human soon. Squee.
I love the Joan Wilder referance, I could totally picture that!
If I didn’t live with somebody who reminded me that we were out of toilet paper, the end of the book would resemble that movie waaayyy too closely.
Now to finish restructuring Miss Lonely Hearts, bwaha.