from Saunders’ The Basics of Magic Illusions and glamours are both spells that disguise the true nature of objects. However, they are distinct spells—illusions make objects seem different than they truly are, while glamours alter…
In addition to giving my characters personality types and color seasons, I also like to give them a hobby, trait, or preference that’s one of mine to help connect me to the characters. Here are…
When writing, I like to get to know my characters before I start, so I know how they’ll react in certain situations. In addition to considering the past events that shaped them and their goals/needs,…
In honor of crab season, the recipe for Wren’s (and my) favorite soup. Melt better in a pot, then add onions and saute until soft. Add flour, seasoning, curleaf and cook while stirring for several…
In my stories, magic is used every day, but it always costs something (Newton’s third law, you know), and that cost can be difficult to control or predict except for small spells. (Although sometimes even…
Ever since I was little, I adored fairy tales—I still do. 🙂 So I love including bits and pieces of fairy tales (or other iconic tales) in my stories. Here are the tales and themes…
Although I never bother with makeup or chic clothes, I love perfume. It’s easy and fun, but I have to be careful of the perfumes I wear—some scents give me migraines or irritate me after…
A dessert mentioned in my novels, one of Wren’s favorites. 1/2 cup water 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup sugar 3 cups shokolat pieces 1 cup butter (unsalted) 6 eggs Raspberries (optional) Preheat oven to low-moderate…
In The Enchanted Bird, The Nightmara Affair, and The Secret Soulbond, the king’s summer masquerade is a turning point for the characters, and this masquerade inspires a second masquerade a few months later. With these…
Idea: A clever cat rescues her bumbling master from an evil queen. Main Characters: Narrator, Kat, Kat’s Master, Evil Queen, Queen’s Handmaiden Supporting Characters: Dryads, Villagers, Soldiers, Slaves, Dancers Summary An adorable, rambunctious cat, coincidentally…