The Blood Bride
by Rae D. Magdon
Released: Aug 01, 2023
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Why this book and why now?
I have always loved the Arranged Marriage trope (especially royal arranged marriages). And with lesbian elves? Even better. Sapphic women should get to enjoy all the fun romance novel tropes that straight people do!
Do your character names have special significance or meaning?
Valis Nyxera Aefbain’s name was modified from various Latin and Greek words for snow. (As Brynn points out in the book, her name literally means ‘Snow Snow’.
What TV show would your main character(s) most likely binge watch and why?
Brynn would love reality TV contests like Iron Chef, Chopped, Great British Bake Off, Drag Race, Next Top Model. Valis probably binged Bridgerton on release day.
Aside from the obvious food and shelter, what 3 things would your main character want with them if they got stranded away from civilization, and why?
Brynn would want her bow (and arrows), things to start a fire (so she doesn’t have to use her dangerous, explosive magic), and her snow eagle. Valis would want her entire library of books (impractical), her ritual dagger, and Kraal.
Publishing a book is a huge accomplishment and it’s time to party! Choose a celebratory beverage for one of your main characters to toast the release of your new book!
Brynn would want a Moscow Mule (Winterwail Mule in this world)? Valis probably wants Sake.
