Hi
Alexia, thank you for having me on your blog. I wanted to chat about setting
today, and why I chose Romania for Cloaked in Fur.
Cloaked
in Fur is set in Romania, more specifically Braşov. Braşov is located within
what is the region traditionally known as Transylvania. I was born in Romania
so I have a special place in my heart for stories based there, particularly
those stories set in Transylvania. The region is steeped in lore and history
and is about 30km from the Bran Castle, one of the historic homes associated
with Vlad Tepes. Vlad Tepes is also known as Vlad the Impaler and is often
cited as the historical basis for Bram Stoker's Dracula. Whilst many people
consider him a villain, the local populace generally consider him a hero.
Interesting fact is that is it said Vlad the Impaler never lived in the Bran
Castle, despite the Dracula stories. The region of Transylvania also contains
stretches of the Carpathian Mountains. The Carpathians spread through a number
of European countries. Large tracts of forest, deep gorges, steep cliffs and
cave systems make it a dangerous and beautiful area. With a large population of
animals including wolves and bears it makes a wonderful setting for any story. And
that’s exactly why I set Cloaked in Fur
in Braşov.
So, readers, what setting would you love to see in
a story?
As a moonwulf, Daciana never expected to
fall in love with a human. Hell, she never imagined that she’d abandon her
pack, endanger everyone around her, and break the worst rule possible. But she
did.
A rogue werewolf is killing Daciana’s
friends, and she sets on capturing the creature. She’ll do whatever it takes to stop the
beast. The police and her boyfriend, Inspector Connell Lonescu, are starting to
question her involvement in the murders, which is endangering the pack’s secret
existence. But when the pack alpha kidnaps Connell, revealing the awful truth
about the creature and its connection to the pack, Daciana must choose between
saving the man she loves and saving her pack family from certain death.
Buy Cloaked in Fur Here:
About
The Author
T.F.
Walsh emigrated from Romania to Australia at the age of eight and now lives in
a regional city south of Sydney with her husband. Growing up hearing dark
fairytales, she's always had a passion for reading and writing horror,
paranormal romance, urban fantasy and young adult stories. She balances all the
dark with light fluffy stuff like baking and traveling.
Find her here!
Interesting. I didn't know he didn't live in the castle and that many thought of him as a hero. That's a neat historical fact. Thanks, Tania.
ReplyDeleteAnd Alexia, have a wonderful holiday!
Thanks for having me on your blog, Alexia. It's fun sharing information about my story:) Thanks. And have lots of un on your holiday:) Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I'll definitely have to add this one to my wishlist. Thanks, Alexia! And thanks to T.F. for stopping by your blog! =o)
ReplyDeleteHave fun and be safe on the vacay.
It was an excellent setting. You detailed it very well. I love going to exotic places, but I also love finding new nooks and crannies in the places I know well.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your vacation, Alexia!
Thanks B.E. and Christine:) I always love writing settings... transports me into another world.
ReplyDeleteInteresting premise. I also like the title Cloaked in Fur. Will add it to my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteTF us everywhere lately! Good for her! I've always been fascinated by Transylvania and the lore surrounding it. I'd love to visit there someday. One of my good friends is married to a Romanian and he always talks about how beautiful his country is.
ReplyDeleteI love that Cloaked in Fur is set there!!
Pk - Parts of Romania are just gorgeous, especially the Carpathian Mountains:)
ReplyDeleteRachna - Hope you get a chance to read Cloaked in Fur:)
Romania seems like a perfect setting for a paranormal!
ReplyDeleteI think this is the 5th or 6th time I've stumbled across this book in the blogosphere. It sounds like a fun read.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your vacay, Alexia!!! Thanks for mentioning this book; it does sound like the Romanian/Transylvanian setting helps make the novel more real and authentic. Nice!
ReplyDeleteJaye - Romania does have that old medieval style feel about it, especially the architecture, not to mention its history
ReplyDeleteCrystal - Happy you've seen it around:)
Carol - It love using a real place and adding the supernatural in it:)
This sounds like a really interesting premise!
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More love for Cloaked in Fur, wow Tania and her book are everywhere! Good for her =)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great book with such a cool setting. The cover is gorgeous too.
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