Behind the Scenes Look at Creating Pandora's Legacy

When I first began writing Pandora's Legacy for Kindle Vella in August 2022, I had three points of inspiration: Cardcaptor Sakura, Tarot cards, and Pandora. I know...strange combination on the surface but broken down you may gain a better understanding.

I have always loved mythology. I can't peg the actual age but I do remember having a coloring book of some of the biggest and most well known in the Greek pantheon. Art history classes later enforced this love as much of what we learned centered around these Gods and monsters of legend.

Fast forward to today and I have discovered that many people I encounter do not know a lot about mythology if anything at all. Their knowledge is limited to the books and movies that hit the mainstream. And too many have been watered down and changed so much it's hard to tell. Of course, for many myths, there isn't a lot to learn about and it is entirely up to the creator. It's a sticky situation for sure.

My goal for this was simple - introduce myths and legendary creatures into one story. Yet how do you cross cultures and also make it relevant in today's world? Enter the world of Pandora's Legacy.

In the following weeks I will divulge more on the points mentioned above. I am also considering highlighting much of my research into the creatures and characters within the tale. Pandora's Legacy is ongoing on Amazon's Kindle Vella if you haven't already started reading it. I have been amazed at the following this story has and never imagined it would go as far as it has! While you wait for more behind the scenes, join Crystal as she unlocks her destiny as Pandora's Heir in Pandora's Legacy! (currently only available in the US).