Writing Prophecies and Enemies-to-Lovers - Gina Chen - Violet Made of Thorns
Marissa chats with Gina Chen about her debut fantasy - VIOLET MADE OF THORNS - as well as how readers tend to pick up on themes and symbolism that speak to them, regardless of what the writer might have intended; using fun relationship dynamics and internal conflicts (such as clashing personalities and varying moral codes) to enhance an enemies-to-lovers trope; some things to consider when including prophecies as a plot device, and two different methods for writing them (plot first vs. prophe...