Tusk Love is a novel featuring a romance between the half-orc Oskar and human merchant's daughter Guinevere. The novel originated from the popular Dungeons & Dragons series Critical Role, where Jester Lavorre, played by Laura Bailey, humorously navigated her feelings for another character. Fans expressed strong interest in making Tusk Love a real book, leading to a collaboration with author Thea Guanzon, known for blending fantasy and romance. The novel was released on July 1 and incorporates elements created during the show's episodes.
"Everybody wanted to turn this book into a real book. It was not a matter of if, but when, so it was really about finding the right collaborator."
"I have always gravitated to the romantasy genre, because for me, it's the best of both worlds. It provides you a means of escape, disappearing into a different world with a completely different set of rules."
"The story became a running gag on the show, a way for Jester to navigate her crush on Travis Willingham's half-orc character Fjord."
"Guanzon says she started writing the book by listing everything Bailey made up about the contents on the show."
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