Hey everyone! With Valentine's Day, I thought it’d be cool to talk about a love story that's quite different from your typical romance, Twilight. Not just because of its vampire/human love plot, but because of how it inspired parts of my writing journey.
I have some pretty fond memories related to Twilight. Growing up in Washington, I was practically in the heart of where the story is set. I remember going to Port Angeles with my family and eating at the restaurant where Bella and Edward had their first actual date. We even sat in the booth where they supposedly sat in the book! Seeing my mom geek out over it made an impression on me.
Although I only read the first book (and found it decent enough as a romance), the setting stuck with me. The misty, mysterious vibe of the Pacific Northwest was almost like another character in the book. It got me thinking about how powerful a setting can be in storytelling.
When I was creating the world for You Have Monsieur Monster for Third, I knew I wanted to capture that same eerie, almost magical atmosphere. Black Diamond, Washington felt like the perfect backdrop, just as moody and mysterious as Forks, with its own unique edge. Twilight really showed me how a setting can do more than just frame a story. It can deepen the suspense, shape the tone, and make everything feel more alive.
As we celebrate all kinds of love stories this Valentine’s Day, let’s not forget the places that make our hearts race just as much as the characters do. Whether it’s the misty forests of Forks or the eerie streets of Black Diamond, these settings aren’t just backdrops. They pull us in, spark our imaginations, and make the stories unforgettable.
Are there any other books set in the Pacific Northwest that you love? Drop your recommendations in the comments below. I always look for more settings to explore in my reading and writing. Let's keep the conversation going, and as always, keep on shivering!
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