Blades of Fate Book 2: Claiming the Goddess Within
by Morrigan Crowe
Released: Mar 29, 2026
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Why this book and why now?
I’ve been working on this project since 2018, and the story kept growing into something much bigger than I originally imagined. I released The War Goddess Awakens in January, and Claiming the Goddess Within is the conclusion to that duology.
This book is a chance for readers to return to Anat and Shiloh—one more journey through the ancient world as they navigate love, betrayal, and everything left unresolved between them.
At its heart, it’s about two women learning to accept who they are—not just as individuals, but as fated lovers.
Is there anything you wish readers knew before diving into this book?
This story is as much about emotional healing as it is about gods and magic. The action and mythology are there, but at its core, this is a story about love, identity, and what it means to truly see and accept each other—flaws, fears, and all.
What’s one fun fact about your book that most people wouldn’t know?
Many of the historical sites and mythological creatures in this book are inspired by Ancient Near Eastern archaeology and mythology, giving substance to a sapphic reimagining of a world where female gods hold true power.
One of your main characters is planning a romantic night. Tell us about it.
Anat would plan something deceptively simple—somewhere ancient and alive with history. A quiet place overlooking a city like Babylon, where the air is warm, lanterns glow, and music drifts through the night… (see the cover 😉)
There would be wine, of course, and a moment where—despite the world and chaos around them—there is only them. In that moment, everything else falls away.
Which character was the most fun to write, and which was the hardest?
Shiloh—for both. Trying to portray her as both modern and eternal, with quirks and depth, was as fun as it was challenging.
She exists between worlds and identities, carrying the weight of who she has been while still feeling grounded in the present. Finding that balance—between strength, vulnerability, and a touch of humor—was one of the most rewarding parts of writing her.
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.
For the release, Shiloh would choose something unexpected—something just slightly rebellious, a cheeky act of defiance. Perhaps a mug of beer mixed with lotus and pomegranate.
It’d be her way of saying they survived everything the author threw at them—including the mythical drink once used to calm an enraged Anat.
Anat would appreciate the sarcasm… but refuse to go near it again. Having learned her lesson, she’d choose something far more classic—a tall glass of champagne.
Your characters are throwing a party—what’s the theme?
A clash of worlds—ancient and modern woven together.
Lantern-lit stone courtyards, silk and gold, gods and warriors reimagined with a modern edge. A celebration where myth meets the present… and everything is just a little out of place, but still feels right.
Were there any books, movies, or personal experiences that influenced this story?
Do Ancient Near Eastern textbooks count?
A lot of the inspiration for this story came from studying mythology, archaeology, and the ancient world—those early texts and histories that bring gods, cities, and cultures to life. I’ve always been drawn to those stories, and this series was my way of reimagining them through a sapphic lens, blending history with fiction.
Do you have any writing rituals or habits?
My writing ritual is fairly simple: my special Egyptian mug filled with green tea, and my headphones, with music carefully chosen to match both my mood and the atmosphere of the scene I’m writing. If the day drifts into the night, the tea might be swapped for something a little stronger—especially when the scenes get a bit spicier.
