Katelyn Emilia Novak has always had an interest in the genre - and now, she’s released her own take using her professional expertiseKatelyn Emilia Novak has used her career knowledge and expertise to craft her latest book (Image: Katelyn Emilia Novak)There’s no doubt that fantasy romance, also known as ‘romantasy’, is having its moment in the sun lately. The genre has experienced incredible growth in recent years thanks to the likes of popular TV shows and social discourse, particularly in TikTok’s book-loving corner, BookTok. Now, one seasoned psychologist is putting her own spin on the genre with her new novel, set in Scotland, by using knowledge from her professional career, as well as building a world beyond the pages. Behind the author and the story Katelyn Emilia Novak has always been interested in new challenges and has a fervent love of Scotland, citing it as her favourite country. As a qualified psychologist, Katelyn has a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with human emotions, thoughts and personalities, which has helped inform the way she has approached her new novel, The Diary of Derek Drummond: The Story of My Cursed Life. Having lived in Italy for a decade before moving to London, where she is now based, Katelyn possesses an enriched global awareness alongside her deep understanding of the human psyche, and has endeavoured to bring these elements together in her latest book.