Wizard and the Imp – Page 2

Magic in The Wizard and The Imp, and other stories.

As with many fantasy stories, magic is at the heart of Summer Sorcery (and the rest of The Wizard and The Imp series). Like most elements in story-craft, magic is something of a double-edged sword. Undoubtedly it is an excellent way to inject wonder into a tale, and wonder is one of the main currenciesContinue reading “Magic in The Wizard and The Imp, and other stories.”

Cauldron’s Web

I woke up today to a garden full of dew-glistening webs, which for me is a good start to any day. I keep trying (pathetically, really) to get a decent photo of one. Whatever skills or talents required to succeed at that still elude me, but I do enjoy trying. Spiders have fascinated me forContinue reading “Cauldron’s Web”

Cover reveal!

I’m wildly excited to share the cover for Summer Sorcery! I’ve been a fan of artwork by Becky Salter (Wilder Ways Arts) for ages, so having it for the cover of my own book is an utter delight. I still have to finalise some details for the print edition and then Summer Sorcery will beContinue reading “Cover reveal!”

Malachite

Malachite – Back story work Beginnings The ancient sorcerer stood up and stretched his aching back. It had been a long time indeed since he had wrought a potion as complex as this. Indeed, a long time since this potion had been attempted by anyone, and rightly so, but necessity drove him to this desperateContinue reading “Malachite”