I shared this story in my July newsletter and several people encouraged me to include it in a blog. So here goes:
July has been a crazy month around my house. I finished my first series The Witches of New Moon Beach and started on both a prequel and a sequel. If you can’t tell, I really like the Merriman family - the family of witches about whom I write. For those of you who don’t know me I am new to the world of fiction writing. I retired a couple years ago after completing 10 years as an elementary school principal - my favorite job ever. After leaving the elementary playground behind, I wrote five parenting books on topics from bullying to getting your child ready for kindergarten. As much as I loved that genre, I really wanted to try my hand at fiction writing. Couple my desire to write with my interest in white magic and a trip to Solvang and The Witches of New Moon Beach came to life.
What did Solvang have to do with it? A few months after my retirement my husband and I took a trip up to Solvang. As we were walking around town, munching on those awesome butter cookies they sell in every bakery in that city, I came upon a very unusual shop named The Mystic Merchant. I hadn’t planned on going there; in fact I hadn’t even been aware that shops like this existed. Somehow I was drawn in and quickly found a shop filled with all sorts of curious bits and pieces including; healing stones, pendants, candles, spell making goodies, books and some really cool people. While my husband patiently waited outside I spoke with an interesting woman who told me that although she was not a Wiccan, she did practice white magic. She patiently answered my questions and directed me towards some great books which I have found helpful in writing my stories. I was stunned at how normal she was. I had always falsely assumed that anyone who was involved with witchcraft would look and act differently. There was no black hat, no cackle, no broom - just a beautiful young blonde woman who seemed to be an everyday lover of nature. And so I began to wonder what life would really be like if one was to live in a family of witches. Not too long after my visit, the Merriman family grew out of my inquisitiveness.
I visited The Mystic Merchant again last week and came home with a great book on healing crystals and a few other goodies. This is a picture I took while there. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that there was another customer taking a picture at the same time! he got me and I got him!
Morning Magic is currently free on Smashwords and should be soon on Amazon. Thanks for your support! Don't forget to read the other two books in the series. My favorite is Midnight Madness!
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July has been a crazy month around my house. I finished my first series The Witches of New Moon Beach and started on both a prequel and a sequel. If you can’t tell, I really like the Merriman family - the family of witches about whom I write. For those of you who don’t know me I am new to the world of fiction writing. I retired a couple years ago after completing 10 years as an elementary school principal - my favorite job ever. After leaving the elementary playground behind, I wrote five parenting books on topics from bullying to getting your child ready for kindergarten. As much as I loved that genre, I really wanted to try my hand at fiction writing. Couple my desire to write with my interest in white magic and a trip to Solvang and The Witches of New Moon Beach came to life.
What did Solvang have to do with it? A few months after my retirement my husband and I took a trip up to Solvang. As we were walking around town, munching on those awesome butter cookies they sell in every bakery in that city, I came upon a very unusual shop named The Mystic Merchant. I hadn’t planned on going there; in fact I hadn’t even been aware that shops like this existed. Somehow I was drawn in and quickly found a shop filled with all sorts of curious bits and pieces including; healing stones, pendants, candles, spell making goodies, books and some really cool people. While my husband patiently waited outside I spoke with an interesting woman who told me that although she was not a Wiccan, she did practice white magic. She patiently answered my questions and directed me towards some great books which I have found helpful in writing my stories. I was stunned at how normal she was. I had always falsely assumed that anyone who was involved with witchcraft would look and act differently. There was no black hat, no cackle, no broom - just a beautiful young blonde woman who seemed to be an everyday lover of nature. And so I began to wonder what life would really be like if one was to live in a family of witches. Not too long after my visit, the Merriman family grew out of my inquisitiveness.
I visited The Mystic Merchant again last week and came home with a great book on healing crystals and a few other goodies. This is a picture I took while there. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that there was another customer taking a picture at the same time! he got me and I got him!
Morning Magic is currently free on Smashwords and should be soon on Amazon. Thanks for your support! Don't forget to read the other two books in the series. My favorite is Midnight Madness!
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