The ultimate house extension

An extra room has magically been added to your home overnight. The catch: if you add more than three items to it, it disappears. How do you use it? As blog prompts go, this one is pretty fun! My first thought was a beanbag, me and a book. But that's rather pointless, really. Why have … Continue reading The ultimate house extension

A-Z of fantasy: H is for Horse

Seems I dropped the ball on my A-Z of Fantasy series... I made it to G and then got distracted. But I think I'll continue with it at a leisurely pace, because it seems such a shame to leave it there. So. We're up to H.   Today... H is for HORSE. HORSE: A solid-hoofed plant-eating domesticated … Continue reading A-Z of fantasy: H is for Horse

If I could have one magical item…? That’s EASY!

Today's 'WANAfriday' prompt for consideration is this: If you could have one magical item, what would it be and why? I frequently daydream about someone asking me this question. Someone, that is, with the power to grant me my heart's desire. Because I totally know the answer. In fact, I confess I set the prompt … Continue reading If I could have one magical item…? That’s EASY!

But what if Hogwarts really does exist?

Last year, I gave my nine year old niece the first Harry Potter book for her birthday. She wasn't much of a bookworm... in fact, she preferred books on science or the natural world. Nonetheless, I decided to impose my love of Harry Potter on her and crossed my fingers that she would like it. … Continue reading But what if Hogwarts really does exist?