Heart of Night and Fire

The story intertwines intense romance with a richly developed fantasy setting. I'm curious whether these elements were planned from the start or evolved together during writing.

The plot thickened with the political machinations, but I found myself wishing the romance scenes stayed more front and center. Was that a deliberate choice?

The magic felt so integral to the characters' development and conflicts. I wonder if the author drew from personal experiences or mythologies for this idea.