Dracula, Jekyll, and Hyde – Her Characters Live Alongside Them. (Here's How She Did It)

In this episode, author V.E. Delaney shares her inspiration from Victorian Gothic history, her creative process, and how she blends horror, paranormal, and romance genres to craft her unique series. Discover her insights on character development, self-publishing, and the deep themes behind her books. The Page Newsletter Let’s go even more beyond the book. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter so that you can stay updated on the guests, books, authors, and many other plans we have for Authors By Us. https://jaylenmoore.riverside.com/new... Follow V.E. Delaney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@author.v.e.de... Follow Jaylen Moore & Authors By Us TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorsbyus?_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18s6ck... Website: https://jaylenmoore.riverside.com/ 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Taking Inspiration from the Victorian Era 02:44 Delaney's PBS Shows She'd Watch & Why 04:17 How Delaney's Parents Affected Her Love Of History 05:26 Is Creativity A Natural Thing Or Is It Built 06:26 How Can Someone Gain The Itch To Learn 07:59 How Her FMC Evalina Eventually Turned Into A Midwife 09:09 Is A Caring Role The Best Way To Hide In Fiction 10:17 Why Dracula In The Burden Of Time Series 11:55 Blending Gothic Horror and Romance 13:53 Yet She Kept The Same Tropes Why? 15:29 What Do People Get With The Burden Of Time Series 16:17 How Does Immortality Play Into Her Series 17:20 Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing 20:07 Freaky Experience With Coworker 20:49 Does Delaney's Career Influence Her Stories 23:04 How The Performance Aspect Of Delaney's Book Plays Off Her Life 26:27 How Delaney Got Into Her Characters Heads 27:50 How Does Someone Become Friends With Characters 28:51 Delaney's Challenges With Certain Characters 30:14 Should Authors Have Physical Sensations When Writing Their Novels 34:01 How Moral Complexity Plays Into Her Series 35:50 What Made Her Bring Jekyll Into Her Series 36:45 How Much Pressure Comes From Paying Homage 38:09 What Was Missing From Dracula That She Added On 39:17 The Awesome Biting System 42:12 How To Create Immersion In A Story That Feels Superstitious 43:48 Is Her Series Too Niche Or Is IT For Everyone 45:27 What Was She Pursuing Before Burden Of Time 46:41 Why Delaney Got The Itch To Write Her Series 47:49 How Can Someone Build Obsession 49:53 Is She ADHD? 51:15 How Delaney Structured Her Series 53:56 Does Announcing 6 Books Mean More Pressure On Delaney 56:01 Was Delaney Ever In Unfamiliar Situations Like Evalina 58:36 One Thing TO Leave The Audience With 01:00:23 Delaney & Her Fiance Discussion 01:01:08 Who She'd Cast In A Movie/Show Of The Burden Of Time 01:04:28 Closing Thoughts Authors By Us is a podcast focused on bridging the gap between readers and authors - going beyond the book to explore the real stories, experiences, and perspectives behind the pages. Each episode is designed to help you understand the author on a deeper level so by the end, it feels like you’ve just had a conversation with them yourself.