It’s on brand that my first blog post of the year is arriving in March. In this instalment, I’m deep in scene 13 of Project Hollow, battling a humourless office scene, writerly self-doubt, and the terrifying possibility that I might not actually be funny. From fumbling wizards to rabbit-shifter taxi drivers, humour usually sneaks into my fantasy romance naturally—but this time I’m having to hunt it down.

Writing a fantasy romance novel means building characters who clash, challenge each other, and slowly evolve. In this update on Project Hollow, I share my progress, the struggle of crafting distinct character voices, and what I'm learning about my writing process.

Writing a fantasy romance novel comes with plenty of creative doubts. In this update on Project Hollow, I reflect on returning to my draft, developing character flashbacks, and finding the right tone for the story.