“The Land of Frost” by Whitney Welsh Gibbs
The narrative: about The Land of Frost
It’s Princess Maeve Moran’s wedding day–she’s been counting down the days. But her entire life changes when a violent coup breaks out, and her family and fiancé are killed right in front of her. Maeve wasn’t supposed to survive…
Beaten and stripped of her magic, Maeve is rescued by a couple of people loyal to her family, determined to nurse her back to health and keep her hidden.
But it’s not just about staying hidden — Maeve wants revenge. After she’s sent to the infamous Bascogar Prison, Maeve begins training with the fairie Warden while doing everything she can to keep her identity a secret.
It’s rocky from day one, living in the midst of prisoners… especially when one, Eoghan Kael, carries an obvious hatred for Maeve right away.
Secrets, survival, betrayals, and magic kick off book one of The Steel Citadel Series.
The nightcap
You’ll want something cozy for this read. Whitney recommends a glass of whiskey or a blend of black tea and oolong.
In the episode
Four years ago, Whitney had a dream about a coup that broke out on a princess’s wedding day, and she thought, “How cool would that be to explore this princess who’s kind of left for dead? And when what does she do next?”
But it wasn’t until late 2023 that she put pen to paper, and once Whitney started, “I couldn’t stop writing.” This episode of Narratives & Nightcaps includes:
The query process and hearing back from Azala Press
Worldbuilding for fantasy novels
Whitney’s favorite scene to write and most challenging
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