#magicalrealism
Hello my witch lovers,
I’m writing a novel and If you like my blog, you’re likely to like the literary blend of magic, nature and female power too.
I couldn’t think of a better way to share my novel than here, with my favourite followers.
So if you’re into writing and would like to read the first snippets & maybe talk about it, please LIKE!
Between Sleep and Awake - {20} Butterflies
Bella Rosenthorn’s life was going perfectly according to plan. She was popular, smart, adored by everyone who met her. Everything seemed perfect; until the night that a drunken car ride almost takes her life. Stuck in a coma at the hospital and seemingly hopeless, Bella is pulled into the world of her subconscious. There, she meets Julian, an exuberant and reckless boy who exposes her to a life beyond her imagination. Through him, Bella is introduced to the Street Soldiers, a group of teenagers who never have to grow up and never plan on it. However, a darkness lurks on the edges, as the malevolent Morpheus continuously torments Julian and the other Soldiers.
Meanwhile, back in the waking world, lanky teen Hogan Barrie fights to keep Bella on life support and bring her back to the land of the living. Bella, Julian and Hogan must face the struggles of love, war, life and eventually learn what is the true essence of youth.
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and the ocean had never looked so beautiful
and the smell of salt had never seemed so warm and good
and I thought:
possibly this is the best night of my life.
#SummerofSalt by @katrinalenobooks
This book is stunning and magical and I’m just flying through it! This is definitely the type of YA I’ve been in the mood for lately.
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“Desecrated”
My newest painting (watercolor + colored pencil) for “Voodoo Hoodoo” - a group show at Baderbräu Chicago.
This painting will be available at the event, or by contacting the curator, Brian Keller, at Baderbrau.
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Paintings & Drawings & Prints & Postcards, OH MY!
I just updated my website with a new store for my paintings & drawings - and everything’s on sale through Monday!
Check it out at: www.melissasuestanley.net/shop
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A few close-ups from my latest painting, the Tale of the Swan Brothers!
This one was inspired by the need to do something different with color (you know I love my saturated golds a little to much). This idea from my sketchbook turned out to be a good fit for a much more subtle color palette, and I love how it turned out. It was very satisfying to paint the clean white feathers of the swans that just about glow.
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Reaching a pinnacle point in the second half of the novel. Some deep truths are finally being revealed…
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