by msk | May 6, 2025 | Analysis, Harry Potter
When most of us think of magical academies, it’s almost impossible not to picture Hogwarts. J.K. Rowling’s iconic school for witchcraft and wizardry from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is the gold standard, enchanting readers worldwide with its...
by msk | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk elves. Not the North Pole kind (that could be a whole other article, but best saved for Christmas). I’m talking about the tall, ethereal, flawless beings that strolled into pop culture via J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. They’ve since been...
by msk | Dec 20, 2024 | Harry Potter
You’ve probably dreamt of casting a Patronus charm at least once…I know I have. There’s something wonderful about the idea of your inner self taking the form of a silvery, protective creature. But have you ever stopped to wonder what your Patronus says about...
by msk | Nov 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
NaNoWriMo—aka National Novel Writing Month—is a crazy, exhilarating, caffeine-fueled sprint where writers worldwide attempt to churn out 50,000 words of a novel in just 30 days. This is my fourth (or maybe fifth?) time participating, and let me tell you, every single...
by msk | Nov 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ever wondered where all the incredible worlds in YA fantasy come from? Yup, some authors might spend years dreaming up entirely new realms, but plenty of times, the most powerful inspiration comes straight from our world. From ancient legends to hidden, forgotten...
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