Crafting Gothic Fantasy: Priscilla Envy's Journey from Fan Fiction to Published Author
Priscilla Envy transports us into her world of dark, romantic, gothic fiction, sharing her evolution from a middle school fan fiction writer to an accomplished author with her first fantasy series at 18. We traverse her creative journey, enriched by influences from fan fiction and anime, and get a sneak peek into her work-in-progress, "Project Starlight," featuring an enigmatic protagonist, Erwin. Priscilla's charming resistance to the digital age of ebooks and audiobooks adds an endearing layer to her old soul persona.Lashun Williams, also published under Madame Prusilla Envy, is an African American fantasy author and writer of romance, dark romantasy, and gothic romance. She's the author of the "Element Princess" series under her pen name, Jenaia Williams. In 2023, Lashun also published "Sea Comedies" with DG Sentinel, with Quillkeepers Press in 2024, and published poetry with Livina Press in 2024. She’s currently working on her sea themed adult dark romantasy series, currently identified as project STARLIGHT.Book blurb: Eirwen Warrin never thought she’d leave her quiet life in the cliffside town of Pazolli. At 26, her world is small: a paranoid mother, a devout best friend, and the distant comfort of Titanus, the God of Love and Sea. But when cursed pirates with hollow eyes and peeling skin attack her home, everything changes. The Gods are silent, Pazolli burns, and Eirwen is left at the mercy of the Black Trinity—a fleet of cursed ships spreading death in their wake.Her unlikely savior is Anthos Azerbin, captain of the infamous ship Zakona, a man with his own dark past and one driving mission: destroy the Black Trinity before they can resurrect their malevolent God. Years ago, Anthos struck a fateful deal with Eirwen’s father, promising protection in exchange for something far more precious than either could have imagined. Now, with their fates entwined, Eirwen and Anthos must navigate betrayal, forbidden magic, and their growing connection as they seek vengeance and answers.But as the Black Trinity’s power grows, so do the dangers. Will they stop the cursed fleet, or will they lose themselves—to magic, to madness, or to the sea’s endless depths?LINKS:Instragram: @madamepenvyThreads: @madamepenvySubstack: Prusilla's HouseAbout Victoria:Hey there, I’m Victoria! As a writer and developmental editor, I specialize in helping busy writers bring their publishing dreams to life without the overwhelm. Editing doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth—it's the magic that transforms your story from “meh” to masterpiece!Here’s how I can help:📖 FREE Manuscript Prep Workbook: Take the stress out of editing with simple steps to organize your revisions.Grab it HERE📝 Developmental Editing: Get expert feedback that elevates your manuscript, strengthens your story, and polishes your characters.✍️ 1:1 monthly support Writer's Haven: Personalized support, map out your novel, and unleash your authentic voice.Your story deserves to shine, and I’m here to make it happen. Let’s turn your writing dreams into a reality!📱 IG: @editsbyvictoria🌐 Website: https://victoriajaneeditorial.myflodesk.com/links