Open Book Society discussion

I had the opportunity to interview EA Jensen author of Shadows of the Past. Read the review here.

What is the inspiration behind Shadows of the Past?

I was at the end of a really bad relationship at the time; I decided to write to help with the turmoil. When the relationship ended, it became my therapy. It actually sat on my laptop untouched until my husband told me I needed to do something with it because it was too good to just sit there.

I love the name Kirsa. How did you come up with her name?

I researched old German names and came across it. I thought it was different yet simple and unique.

The paranormal politics are extremely intricate. How did you keep it all straight?

I actually wrote out the paranormal laws, the vampire council information, and have it all in a binder with all the character information. This way I can just flip to what I need when I need to double check something.

Ayden is a wonderful guy. Is he based on someone you know? or maybe just your dream guy?

I wrote Ayden’s character before I met my husband, people who I know that read the book think I based Ayden off of Dave. After I met Dave I put some of him into the character, Ayden started out as my dream guy who ended up being real.

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