Characters and songs
Four songs illuminating characters from my books – Orion, Isembard, Gabe, and Hereswith.
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Family patterns
One of the things I’ve loved about the arc that reaches from the Mysterious Fields trilogy to Grown Wise is getting to see family patterns shift and change. Right now, we’ve had a chance to see four generations of the Fortiers and how they act and react.
Relationships with the land magic
People in Albion have a wide range of relationships to the land magic (also, a few words about damage to the land sense).
Land magic questions & answers
Answering some questions about the land magic, Heirs stepping down, and unusual circumstances.
Demesne Estates
The demesne estates are the heart of Albion’s land magic. Take a tour of what this means and a few of the key estates.
The Fortier family (a brief history)
Learn about the history of the Fortier family, especially since the late 1800s, down to Ursula Fortier.
Albion: The original inspiration
All about the original inspiration for Albion and my writing – a chance comment about the Wars of the Roses and exploring different kinds of stories.
Albion’s Council
A look at Albion’s Council, the 21 people who are responsible for maintaining the Pact and tending the land magic for the country.
The problem of names
The names characters use tell a lot about their relationship with the people they’re talking to (and about). Here’s a quick guide to the nuances.
Levels of magical power
What are the levels of magical power in Albion, and how does that play out for specific people? Here, I answer a question from a reader about that.
Making the Pact
The process of making the Pact, when that happens, and what’s involved. Includes a look at a few less common situations
The Pact
The Pact is one of the key underlying parts of Albion and her magic. Let’s dive into some of the history and how it works!
Healers and apprenticeship
Exploring what healer apprenticeships and training are like in Albion, along with some notes on related medical training.