Category Archives: fairy tales

My Hero, William Wizard

Posted on April 3, 2011 by SharonJoss

“It is the divine attribute of the imagination, that when the real world is shut out it can create a world for itself, and with a necromantic power can conjure up glorious shapes and forms, and brilliant visions to make … Continue reading →

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Reactions: Natural or Supernatural?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by SharonJoss

I think there’s a special challenge in showing character reactions in scenes that include both humans and supernatural (or paranormal) characters.  The author must decide if the reactions and emotions of the non-human (or partially human) characters mirror those of … Continue reading →

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