Happy Halloween!

 You can't have too much Halloween spirit. Enjoy the candy!

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Advice From a Unicorn

Cricall the unicorn says, "Whether you're facing a Monday meltdown or a surprise dance party in the kitchen, a little shimmer can turn the ordinary into pure magic. Bedazzle your day; sprinkle joy like confetti. You never know when a spontaneous sparklestorm will erupt. When life throws shade, unicorns throw sparkle. What's your go-to glitter moment? Bonus points if it involves rainbows, giggles, or glitter in unexpected places!

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Ping's Mystery in Pixiandria

Ping thought she was just your average winged mischief-maker until the discovery that she’s the missing princess of Pixiandria. One blink later, she’s swept into a whirlwind of royal secrets, enchanted gardens, and a kingdom desperate for answers. Her first royal duty? Solve the mystery of her vanished mother!

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Fantasy Stories = Adventure

Between dragon chases, enchanted forests, and quests gone sideways, fantasy tales catapult you into entirely new worlds.

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See How Far You've Come

Whether you crossed magical forests, outwitted trickster spirits, or simply survived the Monday goblins, your journey is legendary. The only reason to glance back is to admire the glowing trail of triumphs, stumbles, and spells that got you here. You’ve earned your cloak of resilience. Now charge onward. There are dragons to befriend and mysteries to unravel.

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Picture yourself as a night traveler, exploring a forest trail, illuminated by the leaves' radiant glow. How magical!

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Life is a Library

Ever feel like you're wandering the shelves of life, hoping the next chapter holds a plot twist worth reading? Life isn’t just a journey. It’s a library full of genres, overdue lessons, and dreams. Some days you’re stuck in self-help, other days you’re living a fantasy with dragons and elves. The trick? Keep browsing, keep believing, and don’t be afraid to rewrite your story.

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 Every page turned is a step toward confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

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Dragon Roars

When a dragon bellows, it’s calling forth the legends we thought were lost. We need to encourage brave kids with wooden swords, secret maps tucked under beds, and courage that only grows in the wild corners of imagination. So, if you hear a rumble today, don’t duck for cover. Lean in. It might just be your own story waking up.

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Ping might be pocket-sized, but her sass could knock over an ogre. Weaponry class? A chaotic ballet of flying daggers and faery-sized fury. Luckily, her instructor used patience and creativity to tailor each lesson to fit Ping’s pint-sized power.

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Sad Things - Wi-Fi Goes Out

 

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After you decide whether to take advice from a tree...

Try something you've never dared attempt before. 

You'll be so proud of yourself for taking a risk!

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Deb's Pet Peeve - Book Corner Turndowns

I turned down book corners before I knew better. (But never in library books!) Once I learned the truth about faery trickery, I found it difficult to go back to my wicked ways. Live and learn.

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Books are Magical Portals

 Let books be the key to a portal to adventure.

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Love Playing Charades with Dragons?

 Do you love playing games with dragons? This might be the job for you!

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (Wolves Chronicles Series)

Book Review - Frigg's Journey to Anasgar

 Review from a happy reader!

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Capturing Brilliant Ideas

 

Whether an idea popped into my head for a great plot twist or what to make for dinner, I’ve got a small notebook handy to capture the brilliance!

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Encourage Reading

My love of reading started early with my mother reading books to us and my father reading the funny pages on Sunday. It opened up my whole world as a child when I learned to read. My favorite childhood books: Pippi Longstocking, Alice in Wonderland, and ALL the Beverly Cleary books! 

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Which Fantasy Character Are You?

 Pssst… there’s a brand-new FREE activity in the Nadavir Kids Club, and it’s ready to spark some serious imagination! Want in? Just hop over to my website and sign up for my monthly newsletter. You’ll unlock the enchanted clubhouse, where over 50 FREE activities await curious minds and brave adventurers.

Each month brings: A fresh activity announcement, sneak peeks, updates from the Chronicles of Nadavir, and reading resources to fuel young bookworms

No dragons to fight. No riddles to solve. Just click HERE, sign up, and let the fun begin!

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In my fantasy novel for middle graders, Frigg's Journey to Anasgar, Tip and his elf clan had to leave their forest home to hide from the humans. They found refuge in the dwarf caves of Nadavir, but they keep the forest's secrets close, hoping that someday they will return.  

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Create a DIY Craft Corner!

 When inspiration strikes at our house, the kids wheel a rolling cart of craft supplies straight to the table—ready to build, glue, glitter, and dream up masterpieces. Cleanup is a breeze!

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 I love this quote! You are not a cardboard cutout. You are a constellation of quirks, dreams, and perhaps glittery defiance. Choosing to be your full, magical self is a radical act of bravery.

So wear the mismatched socks. Say the weird thing. Tell the story only you can tell. The world needs your voice, your sparkle, your unapologetic YOU. That’s not just an accomplishment…it’s a superpower.

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Tip the Cocky Elf

 Tip is a very popular character with readers! Frigg didn't take to him at first, but he kind of grew on her.

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A Bookish Life: Dusty Love

 I try to dust often. Valuable or not, it's hard to read when you're sneezing!

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Mundane vs Fantasy

 

Mundane: laundry and paying bills.

Fantasy: enchanted scrolls and magical cloaks.

I know which realm I’m choosing. Which one do you prefer?

 Set clear goals. Sounds simple, right? But for me, it’s more like mapping a quest through a magical forest. I begin each book with a clear vision and a trusty outline. They’re my compass and flashlight. Yet as the story unfolds, mischievous plot twists sneak in, characters reveal secrets, and sometimes a squirrel steals the map. That’s the beauty of storytelling: structure gives us direction, but creativity lets us wander.

So yes, I follow the advice. I just leave room for a few enchanted detours. Sometimes the best scenes weren’t on the itinerary. They were hiding behind a rock, waiting to jump out and shout, “LOL, cute plan.” And off we go.

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The colors of autumn leaves carry the last warm sighs of summer. It's by far my favorite season. 

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