As I weave my way through NYC, I find myself drawn to the hidden magic. This is the essence of the tale, Queen Isabel. She sees events that are yet to happen. Senses the hidden feelings of her court. And Isabel chooses when to share these hidden realities. For there is danger and opportunity in magical sight....
This week, Fantastic Fridays brings you pages from a powerful retelling: Goldjilok and the Bruinstorms. Spun by the eloquent Roberta Cottam, as part of the Fabled collection, this tale evokes mystery and intrigue...
This week, Fantastic Fridays features the incredible Kathryn Cottam. After many years as a screenwriter, Kathryn turned her talented ways to prose writing. She is taking the world by storm with her gothic fantasy tales!...
At the birth of our heroine from Messenger, her mother realizes the fate of her daughters. Torn between her role as Queen and her heart as a mother, Queen Isabel must face her choice....
Welcome back to Fantastic Fridays! This week, I share a passage from the prequel story, Assembly of the Gods. This tale introduces Logan from the Fated series. Long before Helen crashes into his life, Fitzgerald Logon the Third must pass his initiation to serve the Gods. Little does he realize that the fate of the world is being decided on that...
As we dive deeper into Fantastic Fridays, I am pulling out one of my favourites. I know. Storytellers are not supposed to prefer one tale over another. Let me invite you into the secret truth room of writers. We totally have favourites. They may change over time. But we absolutely do. And so, I hope you enjoy this taste of fairytale noir!...
I am delighted to be sharing again on Fantastic Friday! Each Friday in 2016, I will post an excerpt from my stories or from stories by my favourite fantasy authors. I hope you enjoy these words ...
As May draws to a close, I had to squeak this post under the line! May is Short Story Month. Whether I have only an evening to read or want to explore an idea in a tightly packed bundle of words, short stories never fail to deliver....
When I write a novel, I follow the lead of the characters. Along the way, I meet many intriguing characters. People I want to sit down with, talk to, and find out all the little details of their lives. This desire led to the prequel tale, Queen Isabel. ...