Elizabeth Drake Reader of books. Creator of worlds. I’ve been reading romance stories since I first discovered Victoria Holt tucked away in my mother’s closet. My husband later hooked me on fantasy. Merging my two passions, I started writing fantasy romance. I love a good romance story, especially if it has knights in shining armor, elves, dragons, or wizards. … Read More about About
Progress Update: April
So, my progress hasn’t been as spectacular as I would’ve liked. Yes, I finished Second Chance, but it’s just shy of 60,000 words, and I was aiming for 70,000. The story is complete, and I almost always add another 10-15% in revisions. While I have heard the advice to “kill your darlings”, I simply don’t write […]
Serial Micro Fiction: Smote
As the last of the zombies fell motionless to the ground, Leikar turned to the Knight of Valor, half expecting to be smote. Instead, the Knight dipped his head in thanks then collapsed to the ground.
A Time for Change
After visiting my grandmother and being reminded of my own mortality, one thing that stood out above all else is that mobility as you age is so important. After breaking her hip, my grandmother has struggled to do even basic things. And osteoporosis doesn’t just run in my family, it gallops. I had already done […]
To Love a Prince
What you don’t trust can’t betray you, but it can still break your heart. Haunted by a tragedy he couldn’t prevent and hounded by a duty he never wanted, Crown Prince Eli of Tamryn is a cold, calculating, and manipulative man. But, whether his subjects like it or not, he will soon be their king. […]
Seducing the Ice Queen
Ice queens can’t be hurt because they have no feelings. They also can’t fall in love…or so they tell themselves. Having to pretend everything is fine after being jilted by the crown prince was bad enough, but now, Lady Daniella is being exiled to a distant castle ‘to recover.’ Except, her exile happens to include […]
Knight of Valor
Sir Marcus must be perfect or people die, but what happens when the cost of perfection is too much? A weapon of the Gods of Light, Sir Marcus has dedicated himself to Their path and done miraculous things in Their name, including slay a lich. When the hero has completed his quest and done what he […]