Embarking on an Urban Fantasy Adventure: The Creation of Ethan Cross in 'Shadow's Grasp

As a first-time fiction author, creating a world and characters from scratch can be both exhilarating and daunting. For me, the creation of Ethan Cross, the protagonist in my urban fantasy novel, "Shadow's Grasp," was a journey of self-discovery and exploration.

As a lover of urban fantasy, I wanted to create a character that would pay homage to the greats while still being unique and fresh. Ethan Cross is a complex and relatable character, struggling with his identity and place in the world. His love for the supernatural only serves to highlight his feelings of not quite fitting in with the mundane world.

But I didn't want just to copy the great urban fantasy characters. I wanted to create something that was uniquely my own. So, I crafted Ethan as a Shadow Mage, with the power to control shadows and darkness. This gave him a unique set of abilities and allowed me to explore themes of light and dark, good and evil, and the blurred lines between them.

As Ethan's story unfolds, he is thrown into a world of danger and intrigue, where he must fight to protect those he loves and come to terms with who he is. It was important to me to create a character that readers could root for, one who was both flawed and human but ultimately courageous and determined.

For me, the creation of Ethan Cross was a deeply personal journey. He reflects my own struggles with identity and belonging, and his journey is a reflection of my own journey of self-discovery.

"Shadow's Grasp" is more than just a novel - it's an adventure, a journey into a world of magic and darkness. It's a reflection of my own love for urban fantasy and the characters that have come before me while still being unique in its own right.

The creation of Ethan Cross was a labor of love, and I hope readers will come along for the ride and experience the magic of "Shadow's Grasp" for themselves.