There are several celebratory days this week! So let's get started. 2nd May - Harry Potter Day (May 2 was the day of the Battle of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series) This series is a global phenomenon not only with the books but the movies as well. 4th - 10th May -...
It is World Folk Tales and Fables Week and we can celebrate those stories that have been told and retold thousands of times in every country in the world. The classifications for a folk tale or fable are: Animal Tales. Tales of Magic/ Wonder Tales. Religious Tales....
What drew you to horror and paranormal themes in your stories? The main reason is that horror is so fun to write! Remember telling ghost stories at slumber parties to spook your friends, until you're all squealing with fear and laughter and don't want to go to the...
In honour of spooky month, I am sharing a little about my YA fiction novella, Clickety Click. The protagonist is a young orphaned girl called Alice. Her guardians live in a remote cottage and are mysterious in nature. They assure Alice everything is fine, but certain...
As many of you know I love utilizing prompts to spark an idea for writing a story. This one is no exception, although it ran a little longer than I envisioned. The hike started like any other, but certainly didn’t end that way. My discovery changed everything in my...
1. What drew you to write your first fantasy story? Believe it or not, it was a picture I made from a picture application of me with a dragon next to me. I wrote a short catchy phrase that I only later learned was a 'blurb' I still use on...
With a multiple of genres in my repertoire, I have utilized several book cover illustrators to achieve the best cover for each book. All of them have a unique style and process for creating the images. As an author the book cover is a vital tool to attract our...
I am currently reading The Golem and the Jinni - a wonderful book I would recommend if you like fantasy fiction. I have not come across a golem before so did a little research. I am sure most of us will think of Gollum, the Lord of the Rings character. However, a...
With the change to autumn/fall, I begin to think about my little monster, Rumble, and thoughts of Halloween. With the current restrictions, I am unable to hold the annual Rumble's First Scare colouring contest, which is such a shame. The entries are always so good. As...