Romantasy Author Interview | Tamara Nikolai on Violet Legacy (Atlantis, Myth & HEA)

Описание: Romantasy author Tamara Nikolai joins Selina Shapland (Empowered Words) to discuss her debut novel Violet Legacy — a fast-paced urban romantasy inspired by the myth of Atlantis, blended with Egyptian and Mesopotamian mythology, and written with a guaranteed Happily Ever After (HEA).

In this author interview, Tamara shares the inspirations behind Violet Legacy, from classic fantasy and sci-fi films like The Mummy and The Fifth Element to her love of ancient history. She also opens up about her seven-year writing journey, the role of deadlines in finishing a book, and how committing to editing schedules and pre-orders helped her finally publish.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:
→ What inspired the Atlantis-based world of Violet Legacy
→ How mythology and urban fantasy merge in romantasy
→ Why promising an HEA matters in romance-forward fantasy
→ Lessons learned from seven years of drafting and revising
→ How deadlines can transform unfinished manuscripts
→ Self-publishing through Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, and IngramSpark
→ What Tamara is working on next in the Atlantis series

Violet Legacy is perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Romantasy with HEA
• Urban fantasy romance
• Fast-paced fantasy with strong romantic arcs
• Fans of Nalini Singh and Ilona Andrews
📚 Violet Legacy is available in ebook and print on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

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