Serra’s ambition of becoming an author started from a young age, when her first attempt at creative writing resulted in a poem, ‘The Mighty Oak Tree,’ being published in her primary school newsletter. An avid reader with a vivid imagination, Serra was encouraged and inspired by her Mum to continue to write. She proceeded to write poetry and short stories until novel writing and screenplays became her passion. In 2021, Serra took a screenplay she’d been working on and adapted it into her debut novel, ‘The Shadow Within,’ which was published in November 2023. Serra Rose is a Melbourne-based author from New Zealand. Her interests in genres, both as a reader and an author, range from dark fantasy, with historical elements, recently venturing into dark paranormal romance. Upcoming works: Bloodsong, a dark vampire romance will be released 31st October 2024. Consumed and Bloodking are part of a series from Bloodsong, due to be released in 2025. Lovestruck and Eternity are spinoffs in the Bloodsong world, due to be released in 2025 and 2026. Death's Shadow picks up after the events of The Shadow Within will be released 30th November. The Whispers of War, and The Echoes of War, Books 3 and 4 of the Horseman Chronicles, is currently in its first draft and is due to be published in 2025.