Lightning & Thunder

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Never content to linger in one world, she turned to new terrains with the These Rebel Waves duology, inspired by the Spanish Inquisition and the myths of piracy. These novels challenged old ideas of power and belief while delivering adventure on the high seas. Later collaborations expanded her reach: Set Fire to the Gods with Kristen Simmons reimagined gladiators as elemental fighters, while the Witch and Hunter duology, co-written with Beth Revis, played with vengeance, enchantment, and tangled allegiances.

More recently, Raasch has stepped boldly into adult romantasy and romantic comedy with books like The Nightmare Before Kissmas, Go Luck Yourself, and The Entanglement of Rival Wizards. These stories carry her signature mix of sharp wit, emotional intensity, and just enough magic to blur the edges of reality. Whether crafting perilous battles or playful banter, she has a gift for pulling readers into worlds where the stakes feel urgent and the characters unforgettable.

Behind the books is a writer who plans meticulously, using maps, spreadsheets, and outlines as part of her toolkit, but who also understands that the best moments often come from letting a character surprise her. She has spoken candidly about writing through both discipline and doubt, seeing creativity as something to wrestle with as much as to nurture.

Today, Raasch continues to write from her Ohio roots while drawing on her travels and research to bring depth to her work. Her novels invite readers to step into realms of magic, rebellion, and romance, while always grounding those stories in human struggles such as identity, freedom, and love that resonate far beyond the page.