behind the scenes – Tracy Cooper-Posey

What Readers Have Whispered, Cheered, and Yelled at Me Over the Years

Fantasy Romance, Historical Romance, My Books, New Release, Upcoming Books, Upcoming Events / December 12, 2025 / Arthurian legend, Arthurian romance, author life, behind the scenes, book community, book series, Camelot, Camlann, Canadian author, epic fantasy, fan favourites, fantasy romance, Guenivere, historical fantasy, Indie Author, Kickstarter books, King Arthur retelling, Lancelot, limited edition hardcovers, long series, Once and Future Hearts, reader memories, story worlds, Tracy Cooper-Posey, women in fantasy / 2 minutes of reading

One of my favourite parts of writing a thirteen-book series—especially this one—has been hearing what readers have carried with them, argued about, loved fiercely, or sent me passionate emails over. I’ve kept a little folder of reader notes and reviews that reminded me why I kept going, especially on the days Arthurian Britain refused to behave. As we head toward the Kickstarter launch and the final book, Camlann, I’d love to hear your favourite moments and memories from the journey.

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Ningaloo: Deadly, Beautiful, and Still Real

2 Comments / Interesting Settings, Romantic Suspense / December 7, 2025 / Australian culture, Australian outback, behind the scenes, Beta Readers, book inspiration, Ningaloo Nights, Ningaloo Reef, real settings in romance, Romantic Suspense, setting in fiction, survival in fiction, Tracy Cooper-Posey, travel inspiration, writing process, writing research / 4 minutes of reading

In Ningaloo Nights, the stunning Australian outback isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a character all on its own: beautiful, remote, and deadly if you don’t know what you’re doing. When beta readers questioned whether I’d exaggerated the dangers, I had to assure them—every survival detail in the book is true. Growing up around Ningaloo taught me that nature doesn’t pull punches. But oh, the beauty is worth every ounce of caution.

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What’s on Tracy’s Desk? (2025 Edition)

My Life / September 28, 2025 / author life, author workspace, behind the scenes, cancer recovery, Cerridwen, creativity, fantasy author, fantasy writing, Han Solo, home office, indie author life, inspiration, Lord of the Rings references, Multiple Myeloma, sentimental keepsakes, story inspiration, tarot, Tracy Cooper-Posey, writing desk, writing habits, writing routine / 5 minutes of reading

Fourteen years ago, I shared a snapshot of my writing desk—and a surprising number of you still remember it! That desk is still with me, but the world around it has changed: the landline is gone, the monitors have multiplied, and only Strider remains of the original furry trio. This year, I revisited that 2011 post with a photo tour of my current workspace, the oddball trinkets that inspire me, and a glimpse into how I really write now—recliner and all. Spoiler: dusty fantasy author chaos is alive and well.

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