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    GIVEAWAY! SWIPE TO SEE PRIZES! (U.S. only) . Let's GIVEAWAY! SWIPE TO SEE PRIZES! (U.S. only) . Let's get the Christmas season started off right with some PRESENTS! . PRIZES: #1: A signed paperback copy of The Goblin and the Dancer #2: A "I Hope You Dance" sterling silver necklace. #3. A goblin themed candle. #4. A small bag of milk chocolate soldiers. #5: Hand written card from yours truly. . . HOW TO ENTER. 🎄 1. Follow me. 🎄 2. Save this photo. 🎄 3. Share in your stories and tag me. 🎄 4. Tag a friend! . . EXTRA ENTRIES 🎄 1. Sign up for my author newsletter (link in profile - counts as two extra entries) 🎄 2. Follow my blog (link in profile). Counts as one extra entry. Let me know in the comments if you did the extra entries. . . . . . GIVEAWAY ENDS ON DECEMBER 11TH AT MIDNIGHT EST.
    I'M BACK FROM MY HIATUS!!! . . Hey look, it's Alli I'M BACK FROM MY HIATUS!!! . . Hey look, it's Alli! "Howdy, howdy, howdy." (bonus points to you if you can name that movie in the comments). . . Short post today because I have so much work to do - one of which is sending out my newsletter tonight. The subject is 21 EBOOKS YOU NEED IN YOUR DIGITAL STOCKING THIS CHRISTMAS. All of these books are by indie and small press authors that you NEED to read, so if you want my mini reviews and recommendations, be sure to sign up right away by clicking on the link in my profile! . . QOTD: What special thing did you enjoy over your Thanksgiving weekend?
    BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ALERT. All of my books are on sa BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ALERT. All of my books are on sale for only 0.99! . . THE TALES OF AMBIA: Perfect for read-alouds, perfect for the whole family, perfect for lovers of rom-coms, perfect for fans or cozy adventures such as Studio Ghibli or Pixar, this series of fairy tale retellings features a grumpy fairy godparent who would rather bake cakes than take care of humans. Whether he's averting political coups or falling in love, the hilarious escapades of Burndee and his family may be the escape you're looking for this holiday season. . . Also, for the first time ever, THE GOBLIN AND THE DANCER is on sale for only $0.99! A heartfelt retelling of The Steadfast Tin Soldier, get ready to fall in love with an ugly little goblin this holiday season. "If you’ve ever felt unseen or forgotten, If you feel like you’re wandering in the darkness, longing for a glimpse of beauty, If you feel guilty, wounded, or less than enough, read this book!" - Goodreads Reviewer
    QOTD: What was your most anticipated release for 2 QOTD: What was your most anticipated release for 2021? Have you read it yet and, if so, did it live up to your expectations? . . . I was greatly looking forward to book one from @songsofheroes new fantasy Western trilogy KNIGHTS OF TIN AND LEAD as well as @hkayewrites sequel to her middle grade comedy Western GOLDWATER RIDGE. As expected, these ladies did not disappoint (not sure they’re capable of that 🤗). Emily’s books offered up a unique and thrilling take on the Arthurian tales that I love and Hannah’s sequel, SILVERSTONE VALLEY, was an absolute delight full of fun and adventure! I highly recommend their books and, if you’re not following them already, you’re missing out on some great posts! . . . 🍁 Tacking on a PSA to today’s caption. I’m taking a brief break from Instagram. I won’t be about or posting until the end of the month. BUT, as a goodbye treat to myself, I am doing a LIVE STREAM today at approximately 3:00 pm EST. It’s going to be a casual life update and Q&A, so if you have any questions for me, drop them below! I’m going to miss you so I’d love it if you would hang out a bit today during the live. 🤗
    QOTD: Tell me about a book that has been read alou QOTD: Tell me about a book that has been read aloud to you. 📖 . . . WISE WORDS has been a favorite of mine since childhood. I have a vivid memory of climbing into my Mom’s bed and snuggling against her and having her read this book aloud to me. Every book my mom reads aloud is extra special to me, but one was one of my favorite read-alouds, because it not only had a Mom connotation, this is one of the books that planted a life-long love of allegories in my heart. . . Leithart's WISE WORDS is a modern-day Aesop's Fables or collection of fairy tales with an explicitly Christian foundation, using the Proverbs and biblical themes to instruct his readers in Christian wisdom and ethics. Full of beautiful, imaginative stories and charming illustrations, I highly recommend this old favorite. . . When allegories and read-alouds collide, you can bet a story will take up a special place on my bookshelf.
    There’s a scene in The Book Thief (film) that I’ll never forget. The people of Munich are being bombed and have taken cover in an air raid shelter. . . Hans—the father figure of the MC—distracts his friends by playing his accordion. . . There’s so much pressure to be relevant on social media - to make a stand, to speak out. It’s hard not to keep playing your accordion in the midst of that. . . It looks silly, it looks like madness—singing in the dark, ignoring the bombs. You’ll be misunderstood and judged. You’ll feel guilty. You’ll wonder what’s even the point. In the light of the harsh realities all around us, a little music doesn’t mean much in the long run, does it? . . People will push you to use your platform to talk about the war; to educate the people, to defend and debunk. And those can be good things when done correctly. . . But, you see, Hans knew he wasn’t any good at those things, but he was good at singing in the dark. . . I’m not condemning anyone who chooses to use their voice to talk about the war—that is needed! But someone who helps the people forget for a bit is EQUALLY needed. . . We need soldiers and leaders, but we also need morale officers—those entertainers who help a weary and battered people forget about the bombs for a little while. . . That’s what I try to do on Instagram. There are no statistics of death and suffering here—just beauty. No urging to join the war effort—just an escape. In my cellar, I try to focus on a bit of music, the touch of a hand, the warmth of courage and camaraderie. . . And that’s why Hans inspires me—because he embodies what I most want to do. He smiles while everyone else is panicking, he sings when others scream, he rests while others fight. He’s only a small cog in a big war, he can’t stop the mass-suffering of the world, but he brings a moment’s beauty to those in his care. And that’s how he fights. . . "I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains." –Anne Frank
    QOTD: What stories make you think of autumn? . . QOTD: What stories make you think of autumn? . . We first discovered Wallace and Gromit thanks to the wonderful children’s magazine in this photo called EXPLORE! that, sadly, only ran for a year. Anyway, there was a marvelous article in this first issue about Claymation films, namely Aardman Animations. It seemed to be precisely the kind of thing that interested the ever-curious Tebo children so we found a VHS copy at our local library. . . I have a vivid memory of coming home from a long autumn walk, and pulling my sneakers off and being very excited because we were going to watch Wallace and Gromit for the first time. We watched it once, and there was no going back. What is not to love about this cheese-eating, tea-sipping duo? Plus, the art of claymation is utterly fascinating. It’s a true art form. I still enjoy watching these: something about them is so soothing for me and is like an instant shot of relaxing serotonin. . . Have you ever watched Wallace and Gromit? If so, which film was your favorite?
    QOTD: What’s one of your favorite (baked treats? QOTD: What’s one of your favorite (baked treats?) . . I really love muffins. They’re just so FRIENDLY, don’t you think? I love the nice squish when you pick them up, and the way they bounce back, like a happy little ball. That little puff of heat when you break it open and it pulls apart oh so appealingly. That steam looks like magic to me—baking magic! Butter melting in soft rich puddles across it. Blueberries bursting and turning the muffin a vibrant purple. Cinnamon and sugar bursting on your tongue. . . There is something so soul-soothing about a muffin hot from the oven that rolls out of the pan with that soft little plop as if to say, “Hi, good morning, how are you? Have a muffin and enjoy your day.” . . Stop looking at me weird, this is just how I think about muffins, okay?? . . It's cold today; 45 degrees and rainy. I may die of cold chills later, I don't know. But I'm going to try to bake something before that. PROBABLY MUFFINS. *flings muffins at all of you like confetti* What's your favorite flavor? If you were here, I'd bake it for you. ☕️
    QOTD: What’s one of your favorite settings in bo QOTD: What’s one of your favorite settings in books? . . I love restaurants, bakeries and inns. If they are eateries wrapping in perpetual storminess and situated on an island, well, you now possess my undying love and undivided attention! . . It should be no surprise then that I ADORED Malamander. This spooky read features a small hotel porter named Herbie Lemon, who battles monsters and mysteries. It’s funny, deliciously creepy, and beautifully-written. I’m a sap for monster stories – I simply can’t resist them. #GimmeAllTheKrakens . . Have you ever had one of those reading experiences where the aesthetic of your day and surroundings just aligned PERFECTLY for you? I was lucky enough to read this on a stormy winter day when I wasn’t feeling so well. I curled up with a blanket and was instantly transported, the sounds of thunder and rain mingling outside my window as I escaped to Eerie-On-The Sea. . . In short, I mightily enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I will warn you, though, the villain and some of the illustrations could cause nightmares. 😶
    QOTD: What children’s book or series did you fal QOTD: What children’s book or series did you fall in love with as an adult? . . I think you all know what my answer is to that by now: OZ! 😋 . . Short caption today because I’m very tired and have an alarming amount of things to do. 🙄 Before I go, do you have any requests? I’ve felt a bit bored with Instagram lately and I’m wondering . . . is there is anything YOU would like to see me post about?? . . Hope your weekend is full of Oz magic! 🌈
    7 CONSTRUCTIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO AFTER PUBLISHING 7 CONSTRUCTIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO AFTER PUBLISHING A BOOK . . You'll have to sign up to my newsletter to find out what those seven things are (the link is in my profile! 👉). . . I'm in one of those weird interims between projects (it's weird because I HATE feeling unproductive or like I'm stuck in any way shape or form, hehe) so I've been embracing it as a chance to explore some of the opportunities that are available to us between book releases. . . In Sunday's newsletter, I'll be sharing about seven constructive things you can do after a book release (or in between them) that will not only keep you busy, but are also great moves for your author career and key players in refilling your creative tank. . . I'm only ONE SUBSCRIBER AWAY from hitting this year's goal of newsletter growth. If you could be that one person, you'll be my new best friend. 😋
    FACING THE SCOODLERS. . . The scoodlers are one o FACING THE SCOODLERS. . . The scoodlers are one of many nasty races in Oz who try to keep our heroes from succeeding in their quest. I've started calling any botheration a "scoodler" now in honor of the novel. . . Between running a patreon, trying for nearly a year to get back into my writing, working on multiple projects with multiple authors (specifically a Villain's Ever After), starting a website overhaul, keeping up with my the newsletters and social media I run not only for myself but also for @tspecfiction, contributing to a Facebook group Faith and Fairy Tales . . . Let's just say I barely know my name these days. And this is only a partial list. . . But, for me, these aren't really scoodlers. I enjoy what I do. No, for me, a scoodler is saying no. No to being on social media all the time, no to video calls, no to weekend outings, no to people asking for me to share or promote their projects. I dislike saying no to things that are normally fun. As much as I'd like to be a magical being that can do it all, I am very much a small human. . . Anyway, this is a little different from my normal captions because I'm a big believer in accountability, and if you see me pulling away or stepping back, you know why. The doctor in my head prescribed self preservation and instructed me to limit myself. 😅 . . 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒂 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒂 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒔 . . . 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒏-𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔/𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏? 𝑰 𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒘. 𝑯𝒆'𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑳𝒀 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘. 😉
    QOTD: Are you a part of any clubs? Were you a part QOTD: Are you a part of any clubs? Were you a part of any clubs when you were little? . . I’ve loved clubs ever since I was a kid. I’ve always been an incurable joiner. There is something about clubs that appeal to humans, especially children, and I never seemed to lose that six-year-old appreciation for secret passwords, special hideaways, exclusive fun, member cards and, most of all, that feeling of being an insider, of being chosen or included. . . I formed several clubs when I was little and joined several more, but only one has lasted through the years. (the writer’s club I convinced my siblings to join has been meeting for thirteen years and is going strong). . . Recently, I felt an urge to join a club. Joining someone else’s fun instead of having to create my own was a nice change. Even a fairy bent on world domination gets tired sometimes. Anyway, I joined the International Wizard of Oz. The Oz Club was started in 1957 by a 13 year old boy who created a four-page newsletter called the Baum Bugle. Flash forward to 2021 and the Baum Bugle lives on--though it does cost more than a dollar now. . . The history of Oz and Oz fans is truly fascinating and full of more detail and secrets then you would possibly believe. The Club has dabbled in publishing (alongside their magazine), hosts annual conventions, writing and art contests, and more. It's truly an "Ozzy" experience to delve into their magazines and to feel that you are a part of a 50 year old love. 🌈
    NEW PHOTO CHALLENGE. . . From November 1st-14th, NEW PHOTO CHALLENGE. . . From November 1st-14th, I am co-hosting this awesome challenge with me and my @elisabethgfoley and @rachelkovacinyauthor . Welcome to the #PioneerPagesPhotoChallenge, a Western-themed challenge where each prompt is based on the title of a song by the great Western musical group the Sons of the Pioneers. Didn't Elisabeth come up with some amazing prompts?? While featuring Western books in your posts is encouraged, it is not required, so feel free to participate with any creative #booksta posts that fit the prompts! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bookstagramchallenge #bookstagrammer #bookstagramcommunity #bookstagramming #bibliophile #bookworm #booksbooksbooks #booksbooksandmorebooks #myreadinglife #ireadalot #readinglife #bookishcommunity #bookishlife #bookishlifestyle #bibliophilelife #readersofinstagram #classicscommunity #vintagebookstagram #alwaysreading #westernfiction #sonsofthepioneers #americanwest
    I’m completely stealing this idea from the brill I’m completely stealing this idea from the brilliant @mariposa.aristeo (if you’re not following her, you should be). Mari was recently talking about how she feels as if the art of real conversation has died. I have to agree. It’s easier to ask cute little questions of the day (and there’s nothing wrong with that, really) but I find myself craving some real conversation with all of you! . . So here’s a variation of what Mari asked her followers and I’m asking it of YOU. . . Let’s pretend you and I met for a one on one coffee shop conversation. You order your favorite drink and go-to café treat (tell me what it is in the comments) and we chat. Here are my questions for you… . . 🌈 What are your goals for this week? (I want to hear everything—even the mundane) 🌈 If you could travel over the rainbow right now where would you go and why? What makes that (real world place) special to you? 🌈 What are you reading right now? Do you like it? . . I’d give my eye teeth to be able to sit down and have coffee with you in person, but let’s try to enjoy ourselves right here. 🤗
    QOTD: What author that inspires you? . . . Frank B QOTD: What author that inspires you? . . . Frank Baum inspires me! After C.S. Lewis, he’s an author I want to model my professional life after. . . There was an utter lack of ego in Frank. Baum held his work lightly. He wasn’t one of those cooks who refuses to let anyone stir their pot. He was a a born collaborator. He would happily take suggestions from his young readers and incorporate their concepts into his works and then thank them in his absolutely charming author notes. . . Baum was once an actor, and he never abandoned that sense of showmanship. He clearly reveled in giving the audience what they chanted for. I relate to this so much! Nothing motivates me more than my audience. Nothing inspires me more than fan mail from a young reader. Requests don’t bother me, I crave them. Like a magician wowing the crowd, I love to serve up what a reader asked for. Just like Frank Baum. . . 🌈 “It’s no use; no use at all. The children won’t let me stop telling tales of the Land of Oz. They cry: “More about Oz, Mr. Baum!” and what can I do but obey their commands? This is Our Book—mine and the children’s. They have flooded me with thousands of suggestions, and I have tried to adopt as many as possible . . . I once imagined myself as an author, but now I am merely an editor or private secretary for a host of youngsters whose ideas I am requested to weave into my stories. . . I am the proudest storyteller . . . to have pleased you, interested you, to have won your friendship and perhaps your love through my stories, is to my mind as great an achievement as to become President of the United States . . . I am proud to acknowledge the books are partly yours, for your suggestions often guide me in telling the stories.” 🌈 . . Call me an extroverted writer (I am), but I think we should remember to extend as much affection to our audience—especially the young people—as our imaginary worlds. The books we write will burn up in the Final Judgment, but the souls that read our books will live on. I always want to put souls before my writing. I’d rather entertain, then satisfy myself. And that’s why Frank Baum inspires me. . . . “I write only to please the children.” – Frank Baum
    QOTD: What’s one of your favorite book to film a QOTD: What’s one of your favorite book to film adaptations? . . I really love Oz The Great and Powerful's take on the classic novel! The MGM version didn’t cut it for me AT ALL . . . But Oz The Great and Powerful . . . THIS FILM, at last, was the visual Oz I had been searching for. 🌈 . . This movie encapsulated the wonder and whimsy of Oz, the sheer wildness of its imagination, without ever being campy. It also has the inherent spooky mood of these stories, without ever being TOO horror film-esque (though there were some scenes that I would never show to a small child because they were freaking ME out).🌈 . . Anyway, Oz is such a HARD world to capture under the leadership of anyone but Baum. It's a tricky balance, and one no has seemed able to achieve . . . until this film. I guess it took the Disney touch! If you've ever watched the new Narnia movies, you may like this film, as it was produced by some of the same crew and has a very similar tone, with its strong themes of adventure, imaginative visuals, and an amazing ensemble cast featuring lovable characters that all get their moment to shine. 🌈 . . No doubt about it, this film gave me the "happies." It's nothing short of a delight! 🌈 . . . Tell me about one of your favorite book to film adaptions!
    QOTD: Let’s talk FICTIONAL MEALS AND FOODS. What QOTD: Let’s talk FICTIONAL MEALS AND FOODS. What’s one of your favorites? . . One of my favorite meals is the Dinner Pail tree from Ozma of Oz. Food LITERALLY grows on trees in Oz. . . “𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕝𝕖 𝕘𝕚𝕣𝕝 𝕔𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕦𝕡𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕨𝕠 𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕗𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕤𝕙 𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕡𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕪 𝕠𝕗 𝕗𝕠𝕠𝕕. 𝕆𝕟𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕝 𝕠𝕗 𝕤𝕢𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕡𝕒𝕡𝕖𝕣 𝕓𝕠𝕩𝕖𝕤, 𝕨𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕙 𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕨 𝕚𝕟 𝕔𝕝𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕟 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕞𝕓𝕤, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕦𝕡𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕚𝕘𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕣𝕚𝕡𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕓𝕠𝕩𝕖𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕕 "𝕃𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕙" 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕓𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕, 𝕚𝕟 𝕟𝕖𝕒𝕥 𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝕝𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤. 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖 𝕤𝕖𝕖𝕞𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕓𝕖𝕒𝕣 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕪𝕖𝕒𝕣 𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕, 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕝𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕙-𝕓𝕠𝕩 𝕓𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕤 𝕠𝕟 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕤, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕟 𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕪 𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕝𝕖 𝕝𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕙-𝕓𝕠𝕩𝕖𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕒𝕤 𝕪𝕖𝕥 𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕟, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕝𝕪 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕗𝕚𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕖𝕒𝕥 𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕙𝕒𝕕 𝕘𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝕓𝕚𝕘𝕘𝕖𝕣. 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕝𝕖 𝕘𝕚𝕣𝕝 𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕕 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕟𝕚𝕔𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕚𝕘𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕝𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕙-𝕓𝕠𝕩𝕖𝕤 . . . 𝕀𝕟𝕤𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕤𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕, 𝕟𝕚𝕔𝕖𝕝𝕪 𝕨𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕖𝕕 𝕚𝕟 𝕨𝕙𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕡𝕒𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕤, 𝕒 𝕙𝕒𝕞 𝕤𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕨𝕚𝕔𝕙, 𝕒 𝕡𝕚𝕖𝕔𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕤𝕡𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕖-𝕔𝕒𝕜𝕖, 𝕒 𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕝𝕖, 𝕒 𝕤𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕖𝕤𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕒𝕟 𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕝𝕖. 𝔼𝕒𝕔𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕙𝕒𝕕 𝕒 𝕤𝕖𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕞, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕤𝕠 𝕙𝕒𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕓𝕖 𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕕 𝕠𝕗𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕠𝕩; 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝔻𝕠𝕣𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕪 𝕗𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕠 𝕓𝕖 𝕕𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕚𝕠𝕦𝕤.” . . What could be more delightful? Hands down, this is one of my favorite fictional meals of all time. Now I want pickles and sponge cake.
    𝐐𝐎𝐓𝐃: 𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐐𝐎𝐓𝐃: 𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬? . . Anyone that knows me knows that I am OBSESSED with dogs. The longer I live without one, the more obsessed I become. This longing is somewhat assuaged by loving fictional dogs with intense devotion. . . Frank, never one to skimp on cute details, did a great job of making Toto a character in his own right. He's a cute and quirky little bundle of naughtiness. But there are a lot of other fictional dogs that I might love even MORE. . . Some of those fictional pooches that have left an indelible impression on me. 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐬: The dog, the myth, the legend. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐭: Basically Jeeves in canine form. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝: Goofy clown and wise mentor who learn so much from one another—I love it. 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏rairie: I will never get over you, Jack. Ever. 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐝: I will never look at vanilla pudding the same way. 𝐌𝐫. 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲: Looking for the 14th incarnation of Doctor Who? Look no further. 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧: A whole lot of personality in one adorable little body. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜: “NOT DOG, NOT WOLF. YOU’RE A HERO.” . . Okay, as you can see, I could squeal on and on and on about fictional dogs, but I’ll let you take a turn. Also, if you have a real dog, tell me about them! 🐶
    𝐐𝐎𝐓𝐃: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 “𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐭𝐡” 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮? . . 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐭𝐡: “𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬.” . . . I’m a little embarrassed to tell you this, but I think true readers like you will understand. . . Spooky stormy days always make me think of Oz. A little while ago I was walking in my driveway, thinking about my favorite fictional places and observing that it was perfect tornado weather. . . I looked up into the sky. It was dark and the clouds were heavy and full of future things and scudding fast across the sky. The trees were whispering and swaying to a story that sounded like wind. . . How can I describe it? When the imagination feels so real it seems to transcend reason and you almost see your yearnings manifesting? Where you really do expect magic to happen and then are genuinely surprised when it doesn’t. . . I raised my head to the stormy sky and looked for the cyclone that would carry me to Oz. The expectation and fear and whimsy nearly overwhelmed me. I found myself ACHING for Oz, yearning for it with an intensity that brought tears to my eyes. . . My sister found me looking forlorn in the driveway and asked what was wrong. “I want to go to Oz,” I told her, near tears. She took my hand. She understood, even though she’s not a fan of Oz, because she’s a reader too. . . After Narnia, Oz is the fictional land that I love the most. It’s a place of immense love, where anything can happen, where magic literally grows on trees, the things you need is a wish or a plot twist away, the friendship is strong, and the good guys always win. I wish I could go there. I think I’d fit in nicely. . . Though this can never happen, I like to dream that there will be a bit of Heaven like Oz. My mind will be blown and my jaws will drop over the wild wonders around me as I skip through a land beside the friends I love best. And, who knows, perhaps in that country, I won’t need a hot air balloon or a cyclone to fly. 🌈
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