Tag: youngadult

• Sirena is Now Available

  Calling all mermaids: I’m really excited to finally share that Sirena has officially emerged from the Mariana Trench and made her way to the surface. This book has been a quiet, personal project for me—one that took its time, growing slowly through revision, practice, and a lot of care. It’s a story rooted in the…

  Kathleen Saito

  February 26, 2026

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• Writing Magic: Developing Rules and Worlds for Your Fantasy Stories

  Most people will tell you that the best way of getting magical ideas for fantasy stories is to read fantasy materials or watch fantasy movies and TV shows. Although I agree that consuming magic and fantasy mediums can spark your imagination, I think it’s best not to rely on that too much for specific subjects.…

  Kathleen Saito

  January 2, 2025

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  books, fantasy, fiction, inspiration, Magic, magicalfantasy, Sirena, writing, youngadult