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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.
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April Reads/May 2019 Reads (Goodreads)

May 21, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

What new books did April and May have in store for this bookworm? Here are my two favorite books for my two favorite months!

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Favorite Fantasy Reads

May 6, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Did you know these classic fantasy books? How about some of the newer ones? From Tolkien to Moreci, these novels will introduce you to the most magical of worlds!

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Evil Uncle Syndrome

May 4, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Why are literary uncles so evil? What purpose does it serve for the story? And how does one uncle overcome the trope with ease?

Book Talk

Your Muse Skipped Town: Writer’s Block

April 29, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

What can be done when writer's block creeps in? There are several strategies, actually! Beat the block in three steps.

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Paper Mâché

April 27, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Once upon a time, a beginning poet published in her college's literary journal. And so begins National Poetry Month!

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