Egyptian mythology | Helle Gade

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Tell us a bit about yourself

I’m N.J. Adel, super naughty author of Her Royal Harem, Nine Minutes, Love Off Camera and Seratis the Goddes of Egypt. From chocolate to books and book boyfriends, I like it DARK and SPICY.

From dark women’s fiction and romance to sci-fi and fantasy. Bikers, rock stars, dirty Hollywood heartthrobs, smexy guards and men who serve. From steamy sexy short stories to full-length literary books. I love it all.

I teach English by day and write fun smut by night with my German Shepherd, Leo.

He is not a fan of my dark work!

Have you always wanted to become an author?

Nope! I wanted to be a drummer, an astronaut, a chef, an actress and the ruler of the universe. Yes, that’s a job and I’m not crazy!

What was your inspiration for your current book/series?

The Egyptian Queen who rejects immortality and wakes up to become the one thing she hates the most, an immortal, has haunted me for 11 years. I’m half Egyptian and our ancient myth has always fascinated me. I even got a degree in Egyptology for the love of it.

It was finally time to publish this epic high fantasy. I have eight books planned for Seratis the Goddess of Egypt. Book 1 Seratis Daughter of the Sun was released a week ago.

What are you working on now?

The finale of Nine Minutes, Nine Minutes Forever, a dark motorcycle club romance. One of my favorite I’ve ever written. It’s dark and gritty and full of twists, suspense and dark sizzle.

Do you have any quirks while writing?

I write in bed. Can’t write anywhere else. A constant supply of chocolate within reach.

What are your hopes for the future?

Personally, health and happiness for my family. Professionally, more bestselling books and millions of fans 🙂

Do you have any advice for new authors about the publishing world?

Believe in yourself. It’s cruel up there, and you need your sanity and faith that you can do it. Also, you need a very thick skin and PATIENCE. Learn from your mistakes but never let them stop you. Write, write, write! Don’t forget to believe in yourself. YOU re the key to your success.