The Diary of Derek Drummon by Katelyn Emilia Novak: A Dark, Atmospheric Tale of Immortality and Second Chances
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If you enjoy stories that lean into the gothic, with a touch of romance and a lot of emotional depth, The Diary of Derek Drummon by Katelyn Emilia Novak might be one to keep on your radar.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of storm-lashed Scottish cliffs and the rain-soaked rooftops of London, this debut fantasy promises a story that blends immortality, identity, and the quiet hope of redemption.
A Story That Spans Time and Regret
At the heart of the novel is Derek Drummond, once a proud Scottish nobleman, now something far more complicated. After 124 years caught between day and night, he exists on the edges of the world, hiding from both others and himself.
Over time, he has watched everything change: love has slipped away, hope has faded, and the life he once knew has become little more than a distant memory.
That is, until Megan MacKenzie enters the picture.
There is something different about her. She sees more than she should, and in doing so, begins to stir something Derek thought long gone. Through her quiet strength and kindness, she awakens fragments of the man he used to be.
However, as you might expect from a story steeped in gothic themes, the past is never far behind. Old curses linger, and some ghosts are not so easily left behind.
About the Author
Katelyn Emilia Novak is a successful entrepreneur and writer with a rich and varied background. Fluent in five languages and having spent over a decade living in Italy, her experiences have helped shape a global perspective that feeds into her storytelling.
With a strong interest in people, psychology, and the hidden layers of human experience, her work often explores identity, memory, and emotional truth. Now based in the UK, she brings a fresh voice to the gothic fantasy genre.
Where to Find Out More
If this sounds like your kind of read, you can find more information about The Diary of Derek Drummon online through the author’s pages or book retailers. Including Amazon, where it costs £9.99 for a paperback copy.
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Thank you so much! This is so interesting to read, I’m a bit held back with some of these I showcase as I can only do audiobooks these days.
It would be quite dull, like “I got up and had breakfast” etc..
Probably not much of interest. I’d be too paranoid that someone would find it and read it!
I fear it would be quite dull and full of worry and anxiety
My diary would tell everyone what a very boring life I lead
I just like writing about .what i did day to day so i can look back in future years
It would have an honest account of everything I have been through, but it would have to be published after my death.
It would be very honest about life experiences – good and bad!
I think my diary would be a series of contradictions depending on my emotions at the time.
I don’t keep a diary as I don’t like people reading my thoughts so my own diary would say absolutely nothing about me!