Interview with Lauren Louise Hazel, Author of The Queen of the Underworld (The Occult Book 2)

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Queen of the Underworld (The Occult Book 2)?

When I was recovering from surgery 10 years ago, I started working on the first book in a young adult fantasy series, called The Reign of the Occult. I wrote it on and off for six years, until Covid, when I finally finished it. The sequel, The Queen of the Underworld, I’ve written much quicker.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Queen of the Underworld (The Occult Book 2), what would they be?

“Wake Me Up” by Avicii.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I read a bit of everything (aside from horror). Fantasy is definitely among my favorites.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

‘Book of Night’ by Holly Black.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The climax! Nobody so far has guessed the ending.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I tend to write out of order. I write the scenes I like first and then fill in the rest. It’s probably not the most efficient way of doing things, but it does help form the book.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

You can do it!

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I want them to be invested in the story and its characters, like I am for my favorites. When readers start creating their own content based off my books I’ll know I’ve made it.

Lauren Louise Hazel is the author of the new book The Queen of the Underworld (The Occult Book 2)

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