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Author: Rachel Sandell

Rachel Sandell is a writer and editor from Washington State, where rainy days necessitate long books, hot chocolate, and plenty of magic. Though she specializes in speculative fiction and harbors a love for the dark and enchanting, she also dabbles in poetry and is the archive project coordinator for Fireweed: Poetry of Oregon. She is an MFA graduate from the Rainier Writing Workshop, and her short stories have appeared in SORTES magazine, Night Picnic Press, and Leading Edge magazine.
Aimee Bender with her novel, The Butterfly Lampshade.
Book Talk, Ramblings, Tips and Tricks

Approaching the Life-Changing Character Moment: The Butterfly Lampshade by Aimee Bender

June 17, 2025June 14, 2025 Rachel Sandell

Another fantastic writing example from Aimee Bender. Let's dig into the life-changing character moment.

Rachel poses for a picture at Lilac City Comic Con in 2025.
Book Talk, Ramblings

Finding Bookish Gold: Lilac City Comic Con 2025

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Rachel Sandell

Take a look at my latest comic con book haul, featuring 6 authors and 7 novels.

Fireflies in a grassy field.
My Writing

“I chase little Fireflies”

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 Rachel Sandell

I tried something new. A poem, just for you.

Karen Russell and an image the New Yorker paired with her short story, "Haunting Olivia."
Book Talk, Tips and Tricks

Creating Emotional Impact: “Haunting Olivia” by Karen Russell

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 Rachel Sandell

How do you get a reader to feel your characters' grief and loss? Let's see how a master does it...

Aimee Bender and her book, The Girl in the Flammable Skirt.
Book Talk, Tips and Tricks

Magical Mechanics: “Loser” by Aimee Bender

May 20, 2025May 10, 2025 Rachel Sandell

Let's take a look at how the master of magical realism creates magical mechanics.

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