What kind of research did you have to do in order to tell this enchanting story? And how did you decide which ones you wanted to include in the book? Japanese folklore and mythology are a central part of this book.
#Keeper of the day and night full#
“I’ll make it simpler next time!” I tell myself, knowing full well that I won’t. I sometimes wonder what it would be like to write non-speculative fiction, because a huge portion of my edit letters are always about inconsistencies with the magic system I’ve created. Playing with time makes the plot vulnerable to a lot of plot holes that you need to address very early on so that the whole world doesn’t collapse in on itself.
I swear, I will never write about time control again. The hardest part was probably working out the details of the magic system. It’s still an unfortunate stereotype that Asian women are supposed to be quiet and subservient, so it’s incredibly fun to write about a character who would sooner stab you than kiss you. I loved writing Ren’s dialogue because she’s so sharp and unapologetically fierce. What is the aspect that you enjoyed the most writing about? And what was the hardest part about the whole process? I’m comfortable enough with this genre that I no longer feel like I need constant reassurance that my work isn’t complete garbage. But now that I’m writing books under contract, with deadlines looming overhead, I don’t write chronologically anymore and don’t polish until all the bones are in place. That method forces me to polish up chapters pretty quickly, because I don’t like sending messy prose to other people, so it worked well in terms of having a very solid first draft. My first novel was my senior thesis in college, which I wrote by sending larger chunks to my honors advisor, so it was a pretty similar process. I wrote this book in three-chapter chunks that I sent to my agent for feedback before moving forward, which was great for clearing up any issues before I dug myself too deep into a hole. How did writing this story differ from your writing process of other pieces you’ve previously written? What can readers expect from The Keeper of Night?Īn exploration of Japan’s dark mythology and chilling folklore, a demon-slaying trio (with a stabby girl, soft boy, and suspiciously handsome stranger), and overall: a story about a biracial girl who bites back at a world that doesn’t want her to exist. I’m originally from the Boston area but went to school in Atlanta for my BA in Spanish and Creative Writing, studied in Spain for a bit, and then lived in South Korea for a few years before coming back to Boston for graduate school (and partially for candy corn, which I missed dearly in Asia). I absolutely love dark and spooky things (horror movies, haunted houses, etc.), studying languages, and playing the cello. Thanks so much for having me! By day, I’m a library science graduate student and circulation assistant at a public library, and by night I’m an author of dark YA fantasy and adventurous baker. In this interview, we talked with Kylie about some of the main themes of the book, her writing process, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this haunting debut or its sequel, which is coming in 2022! Hi, Kylie! First of all thank you for joining us and congratulations on your debut novel! Could you tell us a bit about yourself? This debut is an amazing start to a duology and it’s a fantasy story that features a half Reaper, half Shinigami collector of souls searching for her own destiny and acceptance.
Today we chat with Kylie Lee Baker about her first-and astounding-novel, The Keeper of Night.
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