When Eryn made her debut in Gluttony, dodging her brother’s questions about her ex and her disdain for their hometown, New York City, readers immediately wanted to know more about Everett’s elusive baby sister. Eryn is a character who fascinated me from the start. I’ve never dealt with a character who hated my hometown with such passion, especially someone who lived there for most of her life. That made her a character I couldn’t wait to explore.
Why Eryn Hates New York: A Deep-Seated Resentment
Eryn hates New York. There’s no way around it, and she doesn’t keep it a secret. She goes into great detail about why she hates it and even takes us back to the day that hate began. Her loathing of NYC is a major part of why she didn’t return after leaving almost a decade before her story in Sloth begins. Eryn has always been drawn to the idea of moving to California, especially during her last year of college when she realized her dream agency was out west. But her need to stay in California and never set foot in New York’s concrete jungle again creates a significant obstacle for her. Beyond the memories the city holds, it’s also where she experienced many firsts—falling in love and experiencing heartbreak. The place she’s vowed never to return to is the very place she must revisit to heal and move beyond the pains of her past. Writing her return to the place she hates and capturing her thoughts on the city I love so much was a challenge I embraced.
A Writer’s Dilemma: Loving New York While Writing Against It
Creating Eryn’s character and capturing her feelings about New York took a lot out of me because I love my city. I see its flaws and complain about them too, but no matter where in the world I travel, I can’t wait to get back home. As a writer, I often have to step out of the story and let the character guide me to their truth. My love for New York had to take a back seat so I could see the city’s ugliness through Eryn’s eyes. All the things I might complain about, I made them Eryn’s reality, and all she could see, refusing to acknowledge the good that is there. She does the same with her first love, Simeon. Just as she needs to confront her feelings about her city, she’ll have to do the same with her ex-boyfriend.
Healing Through Confrontation: Eryn’s Journey in Sloth
Addressing her feelings about New York and her ex-boyfriend Simeon becomes a packaged deal for Eryn in her story Sloth, as the two are deeply intertwined. It will take some work for Eryn to realize this, and she’s not eager to roll up her sleeves and get to that work. The sin of sloth is often associated with laziness and lack of motivation, and while this story touches on those obvious aspects, we go deeper to heal this vice with love. The final story in the series is an exciting ride that is unlike any other, as we go beyond New York City and explore a side of New York state I was eager to bring to life on the page. I can’t wait for you to see how this series comes to a close.
The Final Chapter: Why Sloth is a Must-Read
Sloth is available now for pre-order. Like the other stories in the series, Sloth is a standalone and can be read in any order you prefer. But if you want to read in the order the stories were released, use the graphics and links below as your guide.
If you’re looking for a second-chance romance where love is rekindled and hearts are healed, Sloth is a must-read. To learn more about what to expect, check out Sloth’s media kit for more details.
Sloth will be available for download on Thursday, September 19th. Pre-order at the link below!
