Nyara: The Werewolf-Fae Hero I Wish I Could Be
Nyara: The Werewolf-Fae Hero I Wish I Could Be
If I could, I’d be a werewolf. No hesitation, no second thoughts—just the sheer thrill of embracing the wild, untamed power of the moonlit woods. Now imagine a DeafBlind werewolf. How cool is that? That idea has stuck with me for years, and it became one of the driving forces behind Nyara, my secret alter ego and the heart of my untitled book series.
Nyara is everything I aspire to be. She’s vulnerable yet fierce, unapologetically magical, and unafraid to take risks—even when she’s terrified. Her journey is one of self-discovery, where she learns to say, “EFF it,” and dives headfirst into the unknown. I love supernatural stories, especially ones where the characters wrestle with their inner monsters while discovering their strength. Nyara does all that and more, and I find myself rooting for her to grow, even as I hope to grow alongside her.
A Story Rooted in Identity and Belonging
This series is deeply personal. It’s rooted in the Deaf experience, but its themes of resilience, love, and finding one’s place in the world are universal. Nyara’s Deafness, queerness, and mixed heritage as both Fae and Werewolf shape her identity, but they don’t define her. Instead, they empower her.
Growing up, I rarely saw characters who looked like me or shared my experiences in the books I loved—Nancy Drew, R.L. Stine, The Baby-Sitters Club. I read these stories with excitement, but something was missing. With Nyara, I wanted to create a hero who not only reflected my experiences but could resonate with anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender.
The Duality of Nyara
Nyara’s story is a balancing act between her two worlds. As a Fae, she’s deeply tied to the magical Lumni Forest, where her abilities—Echocasting, Lightweaving, and Floral Wardenship—flourish. But as a Werewolf, she feels the primal pull of instinct, strength, and freedom that her Fae clan doesn’t always understand.
In the mortal city of Mysilvie, Nyara must suppress her magic to avoid detection. Yet, she finds solace in the Deaf community and spaces like the HangOut Café, where people embrace her for who she is. These two worlds—one magical, one mortal—both celebrate and challenge her. The tension between them forces Nyara to question where she truly belongs and whether she can ever reconcile the two halves of herself.
Why Nyara’s Story Matters
Nyara is my love letter to the outliers, the in-betweeners, the people who feel like they never quite fit into one box. She’s Deaf, queer, and magical, but her struggles are relatable to anyone who’s ever felt torn between different identities or expectations. She’s learning to embrace her duality—not as a weakness, but as her greatest strength.
Her story is also my reminder that everyone deserves to see themselves in the stories they read. Nyara represents a world where Deafness is power, queerness is celebrated, and being “different” is just another way of being extraordinary.
Werewolves, Magic, and the Journey Ahead
This series isn’t just about Nyara’s journey—it’s about all of us who dare to dream beyond what the world expects of us. It’s for anyone who’s ever wondered what it would be like to howl at the moon, weave light into protection, or simply say, “EFF it,” and take that leap into the unknown.
As I write Nyara’s story, I hope to capture her resilience, her ego, her vulnerability, and her strength. And maybe, just maybe, one day I’ll grow up to be as bold as she is.
Until then, I’ll keep dreaming about DeafBlind werewolves. Because honestly? That’s the coolest thing I can imagine.
