Traditionally, I enjoy writing about romance. Will never wonder too far from that genre, but kind of leaning toward adding some paranormal sub-genres to my stories. Why? Please don't laugh, but I just finished reading the Twilight series and boy did that leave its mark! I haven't really read that many vampire romances, but that one takes the cake, in my opinion, of course. I truly believe she told a wonderful, and very long story...my turn!
So now my question is, should I venture into the world of vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, demons, witches, or other fantastic creatures? Its like trying to pick out an outfit for your first blind date! hehe.
I am leaning toward either vampire or shapeshifter. Those I could get very into.
My next question: What are the best ways to go about building a world to house these fantastical creatures? Never really built a world before, always took what I read out of history books to create my settings for previous stories.
Ahhhh!!! What am I getting myself into? Oh, but I cannot resist the challenge of maxing out my imagination beyond the boundaries of comfort and knowledge.
No worries, I am reading, reading, and reading books that are within the realm in which I am wanting to navigate. Still, the world building thing does make my nervous.
Off to hit the books. Hugs!