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 NewsletterLet’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.Click Here To SubscribeFollow V.E. DelaneyTikTok: Author V.E. DelaneyFollow Jaylen Moore & Authors By UsTikTok: Jaylen Moore (@authorsbyus) | TikTokFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18s6ckEnRV/?mibextid=wwXIfrWebsite: https://jaylenmoore.riverside.com/00:00 Introduction00:55 Taking Inspiration from the Victorian Era02:44 Delaney's PBS Shows She'd Watch & Why04:17 How Delaney's Parents Affected Her Love Of History05:26 Is Creativity A Natural Thing Or Is It Built06:26 How Can Someone Gain The Itch To Learn07:59 How Her FMC Evalina Eventually Turned Into A Midwife09:09 Is A Caring Role The Best Way To Hide In Fiction10:17 Why Dracula In The Burden Of Time Series11:55 Blending Gothic Horror and Romance13:53 Yet She Kept The Same Tropes Why?15:29 What Do People Get With The Burden Of Time Series16:17 How Does Immortality Play Into Her Series17:20 Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing20:07 Freaky Experience With Coworker20:49 Does Delaney's Career Influence Her Stories23:04 How The Performance Aspect Of Delaney's Book Plays Off Her Life26:27 How Delaney Got Into Her Characters Heads27:50 How Does Someone Become Friends With Characters28:51 Delaney's Challenges With Certain Characters30:14 Should Authors Have Physical Sensations When Writing Their Novels34:01 How Moral Complexity Plays Into Her Series35:50 What Made Her Bring Jekyll Into Her Series36:45 How Much Pressure Comes From Paying Homage38:09 What Was Missing From Dracula That She Added On39:17 The Awesome Biting System42:12 How To Create Immersion In A Story That Feels Superstitious43:48 Is Her Series Too Niche Or Is IT For Everyone45:27 What Was She Pursuing Before Burden Of Time46:41 Why Delaney Got The Itch To Write Her Series47:49 How Can Someone Build Obsession49:53 Is She ADHD?51:15 How Delaney Structured Her Series53:56 Does Announcing 6 Books Mean More Pressure On Delaney56:01 Was Delaney Ever In Unfamiliar Situations Like Evalina58:36 One Thing TO Leave The Audience With01:00:23 Delaney & Her Fiance Discussion01:01:08 Who She'd Cast In A Movie/Show Of The Burden Of Time01:04:28 Closing ThoughtsAuthors 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.