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Why I Retold The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Read more: Why I Retold The Hunchback of Notre-DamePeople often ask me why I write what I write. Usually, the question is followed by a suggestion that I write something different: mystery-suspense, short stories, picture books. The truth is I tend to write what I crave to read but haven’t been able to find. I fell in love with Victor Hugo’s Notre-Dame de…
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On Anchor Characters
Read more: On Anchor CharactersIn my last post I mentioned anchor characters, but then I realized it was a thing I kind of made up, and I hadn’t really rambled on about it yet. Such a wasted opportunity. I am so prepared to remedy that. So what is an anchor character? Well, if you’re like me and have a…
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What’s in a Name? Besides Letters I Mean.
Read more: What’s in a Name? Besides Letters I Mean.I find it fascinating how some characters influence their names, and even more so, how a name will often influence the character. I thought it might be fun to examine how the nine characters in Titan Magic got their names, and what those names did for them. I’ll divide them by family and dive right…
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It’s Sylvia Cassedy All Over the Place
Read more: It’s Sylvia Cassedy All Over the PlaceThis week, I was able to participate in a special event over at Esther’s Ever After. Digitally speaking, I’m the first booth on your right. I got to write a nostalgic post about my favorite childhood book, and Brenna was kind enough to host a giveaway for one paperback copy of Titan Magic. It’s free!…