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Thursday 12 January 2023

Magic Thursday: The Benefits of Writing in Multiple Genres with Lilliana Rose

 


For better or for worse, I write in multiple genres from paranormal romance, to contemporary romance and then on a completely different angle children’s fantasy (as Lily Rose). Why do I do this? 

The answer is simple; I love writing and I enjoy having the flexibility to switch between the genres 

I have been writing stories since primary school and writing in different genres comes naturally to me. I couldn’t stop this this approach if I wanted to. I love the variety of writing in multiple genres. It matches what I read, which is everything and anything. So, it’s not surprising I write so broadly. 

The approach to writing paranormal romance is very different to children’s fantasy, no surprise there, but what this does it helps to keep the process enjoyable and interesting for me. There are times when I want to write more adult stories, that’s where my mindset is at. After writing a story, especially a novel length, which could have been dark, contained fight scenes, steamy romance, I’m looking to have a break. 

By changing to something like writing a middle grade story, gives my brain a break. I write a story that still is in the realm of fantasy which I love, but also at the same time it is fun, and I can let my imagination play. This helps to fill my creative well, keeps me enthusiastic about what I’m writing. 

Variety is the spice of life, and my writing life is enriched by having multiple genres to let my imagination run wild in.



Paranormal Romance

Shadow Wolf
Book 1, Protector Wolf Shifter
Paperback out now; Ebook expected 24 February

Can a wolf shifter who hates humans and a human who is afraid of dogs work together to save both their asses?

If Tamaska wants to advance her career, she must sell the Blood Opal to the highest bidder. But when the precious gem is stolen in front of everyone, her future ends up in jeopardy.

The prime suspect?

Zodiak, a security guard from Shadow Protection—assigned as a last minute change—and someone Tamaska isn’t keen to trust.

Zodiak is adamant about his innocence and believes the culprit is a vampire. He claims he wants to help, but Tamaska isn’t having it…until an effort to recover the stone from a dangerous visit to a nightclub leaves her life hanging in the balance.

Now, if she wants to escape she’ll have to accept the shifter’s help…and hope he doesn’t end up killing her chances of getting out alive.


Buy - print
Ebook link TBC


The Waking of Ghosts
Book 1, Protector Wolf Shifter

***Revised Content***
Kicked out of home, Zarya is left to live on the streets of Seattle using her skills as a witch and ghost hunter to survive.

An unexpected invite to the Lost Souls Academy might be the way for her to find a new home along with other rejects. Can she trust the Head of the Academy, Avery, who cares only for herself?

There might be a bright future for her with all the knowledge in the library, along with interest from Daire, an unusual vampire, someone she definitely should stay clear from. Then there’s the wolf shifter, Panguar whose brute force gives her the security she’s longed for. Can either win her heart?

When a seemingly normal ghost banishment goes horribly wrong, Zarya endangers the lives of her new friends.

Will Zarya’s actions cause more enemies at the Lost Souls Academy than friends?





Contemporary Romance

Chasing Dust Clouds
Book 1, Dusty Love

After an incident involving a mob of sheep, Blaise Johns finds himself needing to make amends with the bold and feisty Dusty Miller. But how does one make amends with a woman who’s intent on busting your balls?

When the country and city collide, an explosion of differences rocks the foundation of their lives, forcing them to face the future in unplanned ways. 

When hearts bond, can Blaise give up the city life for the country? And can Dusty stop fighting long enough to fall in love? 






Children's fantasy

The Jumble Sale
Book 1, Adventures of the Misfit Monsters

Zadi is part zombie, part fairy with a little bit of robot, which makes her a misfit monster. She lives with other misfit monsters, with their quirky parts in their makeshift town. They survive by hunting at the nearby hunting grounds taking items discarded by humans and making them into something useful.

Hunting is risky because they could be captured by humans. Zadi is an excellent hunter and maker, but now she’s finding it difficult.Something unusual has happened. There have been no new deliveries to the hunting grounds. This means there are no new items which can be used to recycle into something useful, and they are beginning to worry and fight with each other. Can Zadi come up with a plan which will help the misfit monsters and bring them together as a community? 

Enter the world of the misfit monsters, their quirky lives, and be part of their fun and adventures.




Lilliana Rose

Lilliana Rose has published poetry, short stories, and novels. She loves to write, and tries to write something new everyday.  With her varied background in genetics research, teaching and counselling, and having grown up on an Australian farm her novels show this broad experience of life. She enjoys creating stories in the genres of steampunk, romance, rural romance, fantasy, science fiction and horror.

She has mentored creative writing students for the past five years, and presents creative writing and journaling workshops locally (and soon to be online).


Lilliana also writes Children's stories as Lily Rose

You can find Lilliana on Facebook and Twitter.

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