Meet selina: the voice behind love me before morning
Step into the world of Selina, the author who crafted the haunting tale of 'Love Me Before Morning'. Discover the inspiration woven into every page, her unique writing philosophy, and a glimpse into the person behind the words. Get to know the mind that brings New Orleans' secrets to life.
The genesis of a blood-debt
They say New Orleans doesn’t just have ghosts; it breathes them. The spark for 'Love Me Before Morning' didn't come in a flash of light—it arrived in the shadows of the French Quarter at twilight. I pondered the weight of history in that city: what happens to those guarding its secrets? What occurs when two individuals, bound by ancient, opposing duties, collide irrevocably? I wanted to write a story about survival, exploring the moment when "duty" shatters, replaced by the terrifying, exhilarating necessity of trust. Lavana and Jean weren't mere inventions; they were souls on the precipice of oblivion, challenging whether their love could satisfy a blood-debt before dawn. Writing this was an exercise in urgency, aiming for you to feel the humid jazz clubs, the chilling rituals, and the frantic tick of the clock.
Where magic has a cost
I write stories where the clock is always ticking and the stakes are always personal. My goal is to transport you into worlds where history has teeth, magic has a cost, and love is the most dangerous risk of all. When I'm not writing, I'm usually hunting for the next great story buried in the city's oldest corners.
A touch of irony
Beyond writing, I have a penchant for the slightly analytical and the ironic. I find it amusing how we, as humans, grapple with ancient, irrational, and deeply human desires like love, blood-debts, and ancestral spirits, yet often approach them through a structured, analytical lens. There’s a delicious irony in exploring the "human soul" through the craft of storytelling, a process that requires both wild imagination and precise construction.
Selina, Author of 'Love Me Before Morning'