The Neuma of Tearah

Below are descriptions of the races/cultures of my books with their individual powers. Enjoy! Leici (Lay-SEE) Power: Healing Physical Characteristics: Blonde hair with blue or green eyes; brown hair for special female leaders Typical Living Quarters: Tree houses Other Traits: Typically peace-makers, they are logical and calm in temperament. They are usually lead by a …

Do your books have “magic” in them?

In Deuteronomy 18:10-11 NIV, it says, “Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead.” So how do I write fantasy with “magic” …

Places with Trees

I’ve told you that I love visiting places with trees, but what exactly does that mean? Usually I mean typical forest trees-pine, redwood, sequoias. But sometimes I like seeing oak trees as well since that is close to my home town. Kings Canyon National Park, CA My overall impression: A beautiful and easy hike in …

fairy tale retelling

7 Fairy Tale Retellings You Need to Read

The post celebrates fairy tale retellings, highlighting their unique twists on classic tales. The author recommends seven clean retellings, free of explicit content, focusing on action, humor, and romance. Summarizing each book, the list includes adaptations of “Sleeping Beauty,” “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Bluebeard,” “Robin Hood,” and “Snow White and Rose Red.”