Atlantis Legends: How the Emerald Got Black Flecks

I love myths – especially myths that inspire my Writing Muse.  For the plot of my Guardians of Aeld series, I started researching gemstone lore.  That’s when I stumbled upon a really cool legend about the Emerald, which dates back to…

Author Learns Hands-On Healing to Write Fantasy Novels

Ten years before anyone had ever heard of a “Paranormal Romance Novel,” I was writing a Romance in which the heroine possessed a special gift for healing people with her hands.  (No, that Romance never got published.  Bummer!  However,…
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Dragon Magic: Learn the Secret Rituals of Dragon Warriors

Greetings, Dragon Fans! I have a great book -- with real magic spells -- to recommend.  You'll love this book if you . . . Believe that Dragons could exist on some other plane of existence Have ancient memories about Dragons on…
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Magic and Monster Books for Apprentice Wizards

Welcome Wizards in Training!  As every diligent apprentice (and fantasy fiction writer) knows, one must study gobs of arcane material in order to turn annoying kid brothers into toads, or broccoli into chocolate ice cream – or unpublished…
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Halloween Traditions: Why Do Witches Wear Pointy Hats?

Halloween is THE day to explore magic! So in honor of all you wizards and sorceresses, it is my pleasure to remind you today, on this sacred Feast of the Ancestors, JUST HOW IMPORTANT your pointy hat is! And why your forebears started wearing…