Something’s off about Manson Walker…
The first draft of my seasonal novella is DONE 🖤🪦
It’s already with my editor for developmental notes, which means I can finally share a few fun details. If the winter blues have been hitting you, hang in there. Spring is around the corner, and with it some surprise artwork and official dates. 📅🎨
This novella was my excuse to indulge my Halloween-loving heart and experiment outside my usual lane while I build a much larger, more complex rockstar romance series. More on that toward the end of the year. 🫶🏼
For now, this is a smaller project, a creative challenge tucked between the mountain of planning behind my first official series. I’m going full psychological paranormal horror with this one. No romance here.
Just heartbreak.
Revenge.
And the kind of attention that feels comforting until you realize it was always feeding on your anger.
There’s still a ton of work ahead, but this feels like a big step in the right direction. It feels really good to finally share this with you guys. <3
Xoxo,
Elora
Writing a novella in the psychological paranormal horror genre has been a thrilling yet demanding experience. I found that weaving themes of heartbreak and revenge allowed me to explore emotions in a raw and profound way that differs greatly from traditional romance writing. The story’s atmosphere leans heavily into unsettling comfort—where what seems like caring turns out to be manipulative and fueled by anger. To maintain authenticity in these complex emotional layers, I kept a journal to track my own reactions to each chapter, which helped me ensure that the characters’ experiences felt genuine and relatable. Additionally, the novella’s length of nearly 19,000 words gave me enough space to develop suspense without overwhelming the reader, balancing detail with pacing. For anyone attempting a similar creative experiment, I recommend focusing on small projects like this nestled between larger commitments—they can revitalize your creative energy and open new storytelling doors. Lastly, as spring approaches, there’s excitement not only for the story’s release but also for the accompanying art. Visual elements can greatly enhance a horror story’s impact, and collaborating with artists to capture the novella’s essence added a whole new dimension to the project. For readers who love paranormal horror with a psychological twist, this novella offers a fresh take away from romance, diving deep into darker human emotions and eerie atmospheres.
