The events of The Raven’s Tale are pulled straight from Poe’s letters, biographies, and firsthand accounts from the people who knew him as a teen, and the book is populated by his real-life friends, foes, and family members . . . as well as his muse.
Yes, the mythical kind of muse.
The novel blends poetry with prose, realism with Poe-esque Gothic horror, and it portrays the obstacles that hindered young Edgar "Eddy" Poe's writing career and happiness.
Me at the site of Poe's home from ages 16 to 18. |
Poe shrine at the Poe Museum. |
My goal as an author is to introduce the world to the real Edgar Allan Poe as best I can. I think readers will be surprised to learn that he was an athletic young man filled with energy and a love of the outdoors, in addition to an angsty teen haunted by his homelife and the early deaths of two beautiful women who loved him in his youth.
Amulet Books/Abrams will release The Raven’s Tale in Spring 2019. I can’t wait to share more about the novel in the coming year!
For a little glimpse at what Poe was like as a teen, head to my article at Bustle, 10 Facts About Edgar Allan Poe That Will Completely Change How You Feel About The Mystery Writer.
To hear the music that inspired me during the writing of the initial draft, head to my Poe Spotify playlist. You can also take a peek at my Pinterest board for The Raven's Tale.
Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, VA |
Omg I am so excited for this book!! I wish it was 2019 already. Suppose I'll wait though;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Robyn!
ReplyDeleteI literally screamed when I saw this! I was hoping this was what you were working! I cannot wait to read The Raven's Tale!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan! I'm excited to share this one with the world next year!
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