Jaylee Austin Writes Haunting & Magical Romantasy
Paranormal romance author Jaylee Austin has a new release to share with you.
Welcome, Jaylee. What draws you to write stories with magic, monsters, or mayhem?
The supernatural allows us to break the shackles of the restrictions of our environment and ask the questions what if… the opportunity to broaden our horizon to the possibilities of outcome.
Which of your characters would you trust to protect you in a supernatural showdown—and which one would absolutely sell you out?
My archangels and shifter alpha men would protect me at all costs even if it meant their own lives. In my Yellowstone Series, David, who appears to be an upstanding guy would sell me for the highest coin if it benefited him as well as the Winter King in my Archangel series book 4.
What’s a recurring theme or symbol that keeps showing up in your work—whether you mean for it to or not?
Themes of abandonment, found family, and quest consistently appear, even unintentionally. Runes, sigils, and magic consistently appear throughout the story in many different forms.
Do you plot everything out like a prophecy—or write by the seat of your broomstick?
I’m somewhere in the middle. I meet my characters like any good friend and get to know them. I love eavesdropping in on their lives and figuring out their quirks, fears, and dreams. Then I write their story. It unfolds like life: one peel at a time.
If your writing were a potion, what would its ingredients be?
Jaylee Austin’s Potion for Writing
1 Cup of Inspiration: Gather ideas from your favorite books, art, music, or nature.
2 Tablespoons of Imagination: Envision characters, worlds, or scenarios. Let your mind wander without restrictions.
A Pinch of Serendipity: Embrace randomness by using tarot cards to choose plot elements or character traits.
3 Drops of Collaboration: Share your ideas with a writing buddy or join a writer’s group for feedback and fresh perspectives.
4 Ounces of Serenity: Find a cozy, quiet space free from distractions. Perhaps light a scented candle or play soft background music.
1 Scoop of Humor: Don’t take yourself too seriously! Infuse your writing with a lighthearted touch or amusing anecdotes.
For the final touches…add… a splash of adventure, a whisk of laughter and inject emotion.
Serve Fresh: Once your potion is mixed and your writing is flowing, pour yourself a cup of tea, coffee, or better yet a glass of wine and settle in, and start writing.
Which fictional world would you pack your bags and move to—no questions asked?
The realm of the light fae or the elfin world in the Nordic pantheon.
Are you more of a haunted mansion, enchanted forest, or cursed seaside town kind of writer?
Enchanted forest type of writer with a playful curiosity of the unexpected. The connection with nature and all her elements.
What’s one thing readers would be surprised to learn about you?
That’s tough, oh I know. I don’t like chocolate really, I don’t. I’m a carrot cake or butterscotch kinda girl.
If you had to be cursed with one supernatural trait forever, what would you choose?
Potion making, old fashion apothecary of witches and spells. I like to be gifted with witch/fae magic.
Tea, coffee, or the blood of your enemies? (Okay… or something else entirely?)
Cold chardonnay with a book boyfriend, that will make me happy. Or better yet my very own blue/green dragon shifter who’s madly in love with me.
Like the Mad Hatter in Wonderland would say… “In the land of wonder, logic is a splendid jester!”
NEW RELEASE!
Shadow of The Samhain Moon
As the crisp autumn air settles over Norskeby, Minnesota, a new kind of romance rises with the Samhain moon. Author Jaylee Austin invites readers into a hauntingly beautiful world of myth, love, and sacrifice with the release of Shadow of The Samhain Moon, the first installment of the Nordic Monster Romance Series.
Blending Scandinavian legend with modern-day suspense, the novel unearths the dark history of the Draugr—undead Norse guardians sworn to protect treasure and tombs. Against this chilling backdrop, Elin Bjorn, a spirited librarian, discovers her fate intertwined with Ragnor, a mysterious warrior bound by an ancient curse. Together, they must navigate the fragile line between devotion and destiny, desire and destruction.
Set during Norskeby’s annual Harvest Festival, where pumpkins glow and shadows whisper, this fated mates fantasy delivers everything fans of monster romance crave—sizzling tension, high-stakes battles, and a love story as eternal as the northern lights.
Shadow of The Samhain Moon is available for purchase at major retailers online including:
AMAZON | APPLE | KOBO | SMASHWORDS
About the Author Jaylee Austin
In a whimsical corner of the universe where ordinary becomes extraordinary, Jaylee Austin spins stories of wonder, romance, and magic. A retired English and theater teacher, she now crafts imaginative worlds from her writing desk—often interrupted by the antics of her clever pug, Tilly. Austin’s books invite readers to leap into alternate realities where myths breathe, legends awaken, and love conquers even the darkest night.
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