Robyn Bachar

Will there be more bad witch books?

I have plans for more books in this setting. I enjoy writing in this world, but I'm also working on a fantasy romance and a space opera series.

When did you begin writing?

I started my first novel in 8th grade, and I still have the manuscript in a folder in my closet. It’s terrible, but one of my teachers read it and she was very encouraging. It gave me the confidence to keep writing, and to keep learning. I learn something new with each story I write.

What inspired you to write romance?

I love romance. I majored in English literature in college, and I’ve read a bit of everything from Beowulf onward, but what draws me to romance is the guarantee of a great story, compelling characters, and a happily ever after.

What's this about your love of Role Playing Games?

Hello, my name is Robyn, and I am addicted to gaming. I own a lot of dice, and I’ve played a lot of Dungeons and Dragons. My writing doesn’t leave me a lot of time for gaming now, but I try to sneak in a few hours every so often. At the moment, my favorite game is Dragon Age: Origins, though Mass Effect 2 earned a special place in my heart.

What's up with the paranormal obsession?

I've had an interest in the paranormal since I was 16 years old. It started as research into ghosts and hauntings, and bloomed into the study of many paranormal topics. (I'm still convinced that the English building at UIUC is haunted, by the way.) My love of the paranormal is the reason why there is magic in everything I write.