Please Join Me For A Taste of Wormwood Tea
In writing my Actual Magic series for Young Adults,  I drew upon all my favorite story books I loved as a kid to create my own. As you...
Please Feed The Man Living In The Box Under Your Bed
Please feed the man living in the box under your bed. In writing my Actual Magic series for Young Adults, I drew upon all my favorite...
Attend a Seance
In writing my Actual Magic series for Young Adults, Lilly Noble & Actual Magic, I drew upon all my favorite story characters I loved as a...
Visit Raven’s Landing, Maine
In writing my novel, Lilly Noble & Actual Magic, I remembered as a kid, I found scary places both intriguing and terrifying. Again and ...
See Real Friendship in Action.
In writing my Actual Magic series for Young Adults, In creating characters that really mattered to me, I also explored their friendships...
Guest Post : Catherine Carrigan / It’s Not Where You’ve Been, It’s Where You Are Going
Hi Everyone, this week I am sharing another blog post from the website one of my favorite authors, and someone I am proud to call my...
Crafting The Story
Crafting the first few paragraphs of a brand new story presents an amazing challenge to every writer. That handful of words must convey...
Crafting a Scene from a Single Idea
How I Craft a Scene from a Single Idea, and then Weave it into the Story Title: Discover the Magic within you to believe in yourself. In...
The Joy of Fudge
The Joy of Fudge!! What is your favorite holiday gift to give? Year after year, my favorite is fudge. Soft, creamy, sweet, chocolatey,...
Keys to a Magical Life
A Few Keys to a Magical Life FOCUS: What you focus on moves you in the direction of whatever you desire. Pay attention only to the task...