Renee George: Welcome, Iris Everlee, her sister Marigold, and Hazel Kinsey! Three witches who are the heroines of three different series I write. While they all have a lot to say, it doesn’t always help with getting them to the end of their stories. Even so, they are a pleasure to write, and I’m excited to sit down with them today and talk to them about what makes them tick, what advice they have for other witches, and what advice they might give to an author who is thinking about writing their own unique witches. Now, on to the interview. …
Cold Blooded or Hot, Hot, Hot? How did they become so appealing?
My first taste of vampires were old black and white movies like Nosferatu (some seriously ugly vamps) and Bella Lugosi’s “Dracula” (1931) (not so ugly vampire, but creepy all the same). For some of us, it was our first introduction to bloodsuckers, but these creatures of the night began in ancient folklore as twisted, terrifying beings. The idea of blood-drinking or life-draining creatures can be traced to early civilizations. Ancient Mesopotamian and Greek legends spoke of demonic beings that feasted on human life forces. For example, the “Lamia,” who I wrote as one of the villains in my book Burning …
I am thankful for so many things!
One minute you’re young and sexy and the next you’re turning down the car radio so you can see the road better! For real. LOL HOWEVER, as I get older and wiser I realize how much I truly have to be thankful for. Being thankful is a magical superpower. It’s humbling and empowering to realize I have so much good in my life. Since it’s the month of Thanksgiving, I thought this would be a sweet post. First, there’s my family. I’ve been married to my best friend for thirty years and I still like him. He also has an …
Crafting Enchanting Witch-Themed Prompts: Tips and Tricks
Just because Halloween is over for another year, doesn’t mean we have to lock away our inner witch. Let her run free and experience the magic. Creating witch-themed prompts can be a spellbinding way to ignite creativity and immerse yourself in a world of magic and mystery. Whether you’re writing for a story, game, or just for fun, here are my top seven tips to help you conjure up the perfect witchy prompts. 1. Embrace the Atmosphere Witch-themed prompts thrive on atmosphere. Think about the setting: a dark, misty forest, an ancient, crumbling castle, or a cozy, herb-filled cottage. Use descriptive …
Fangs for the Memories: Part 3
By Robyn Peterman The vampire stood across from me, his large, looming figure silhouetted against the flames. “I need you to remove my fangs.” I squinted at him in shock. “I’m sorry. What?” A vampire without his or her fangs was a dead vamp walking. Not to mention, the removal of fangs was a death sentence for the remove-ee. I was pretty happy with living for a few more decades. If the man wanted to die, surely there were other ways to do it. And I wanted no part of it. I was a witch who spread happiness and light, …
Fangs For The Memories: Part 2 (The Ooo-Spooky Witchy Chicks Round Robin Story)
In front of us was a sprawling mansion with dark, towering spires that reached into the night sky and rough-hewn stone walls covered in creeping ivy. If things weren’t creepy enough, the windows glowed faintly, casting eerie shadows on the driveway as we approached the front entrance. I worried about what the vampire in the driver’s seat had in store for me. Was I dinner? Dessert? A plaything? Or something much, much worse. I pressed my hand against the door window. “I’m Lydia,” I told my bloodsucking kidnapper. If he wanted to be “best buds,” I would play along. I’d …
My Mortal Gods of Writing
I’m perhaps in the minority of writers who—oddly enough, considering my whole metaphysical outlook on life—don’t really believe that you have to “wait for the Muse to strike” in order to write. In fact, if you’re a working writer, you can’t wait on the Muse. That’s not to say I don’t believe that the Muse can—and does—strike when we least expect it, but working writers can’t afford to wait for her. We can’t rely on her, and we sure as hell can’t bank on her to be here for us during deadline hell. A lot of writing (as a career) …
Yes, I have a broom.
I have a broom. Her name is Sally. Why? Well, why not. LOL All witches need transportation and I love to fly. Plus, Sally is gorgeous. Writing is magical. The way I started my book career was filled with dumb luck, lies and magic. I should sweep this story under the rug, but Sally insists I share. Side note… Sally is in my office and I talk to her when I’m stuck on a story. She’s become my magical muse. What she says goes. So here’s the scary truth… I’ve been asked how I got published. The answer is simple…I lied. That’s right, …
My Familiars Own My Ass
Yep, I have said many times that I like animals better than people. LOL And I stand by my words except when my dogs get skunked and my cats bring me gifts. Sadly, the dogs don’t understand that sniffing a skunk’s butt repeatedly ends in multiple baths and lots of swear words from Mom. The cats… forget about it. A gift is a gift even if it causes me to scream and run. I love them even with their smelly and unappetizing habits. First thing you should know about me… besides being an author I’m also a collector of stray …
A Familiar’s Tale
Ever wondered why witches always seem to have a furry, feathered, or sometimes scaly friend by their side? This blog post explores a few reasons and how these familiar friends have evolved in the modern age of fiction.