You’ll meet rebellious heroines in J. Ember Hintz’s stories who fight for agency over their lives alongside morally gray anti-heroes. Her alter ego lives near the ocean with her husband and the occasional ghost and works in a botanical garden. Job perks include unlimited inspiration for lush settings and quirky characters.
J. Ember’s short story, “Last of Her Kind,” wll be published in the upcoming FF & P anthology, Secrets We Keep. The anthology is set to publish on October 22, 2024.
Summarize your story in 75 words or less.
No one will look for a dragon in the bayou. At least, that’s what Tula told herself when she fled the hunters who wanted to steal the magic from her bones. When a young wolf shifter goes missing, his pack seeks her help. But Tula isn’t the only one tracking the rougarou through the swamp. There’s a monster hunter in town determined to make a name for himself, and the wolf isn’t his only target.
What’s a favorite part of your story?
I loved weaving secret details into this prequel story that tie into the connected novel, that comes out next year.
What/who was the inspiration for your story?
On a recent visit to New Orleans, I toured the Honey Island Swamp and was mesmerized by the natural beauty of the bayou and knew I had to make it the setting for this story.
Name three of your favorite sci-fi or fantasy authors.
I will read anything written by Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, and Carissa Broadbent.
You’re stranded on a desert island, and you can only have one book. Which book do you bring with you and why?
A blank notebook and a pen so I can keep writing and use it to fan myself if it gets too hot.
Tell us about your latest release(s) and what’s coming next for you.
I’m putting the finishing touches on, A Masquerade of Bones, my steamy enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance with magic and dragons, that will release in print, digital and audio February 25, 2025.
How can readers find you online?
Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Website
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