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Why I Chose to be a Magic Realism Author

All of my life, I've been interested in learning about people's histories and lives, as well as hearing their stories. As a seasoned writer of several Historical Adventure novels and Contemporary Romance series, I'm beyond excited to dive into my new ‘role’ as a magic realism author.  I am preparing for the launch of my very first magic realism novel - Rebirth of Bao. I’ve just shared a cover reveal on an Instagram post and can’t wait till the official launch of this novel to the avid reader community of magic realism!  A brief history Magical realism is one of the most distinctive literary movements of the past hundred years. While writers from all around the world have created significant...

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Top 3 Examples of Magic Realism Novels

Magical realism is a genre of literature and art, which combines magical elements with the real world. Magical Realism has been around since the 1920s but it was not until 1985 that Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez published his first magical realist novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude".

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Seeing the World Through a Different Lens: Magic Realism

When I was young, Magic Realism seemed like the most romantic art form. It was mysterious and exotic because it came from another imaginary world. Magic realism is when something that seems impossible in reality happens in a story. The best example might be Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, where she falls down a rabbit hole and meets talking animals who are playing croquet with flamingos as mallets. Magic realists often utilize supernatural elements or inexplicable coincidences to create an irrational sense of reality. Still, it isn't always about fantasy worlds - writers also used it for social commentary on our society using realistic settings such as the one we have seen in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude.

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The Best Historical Romance Book for Passionate Readers

A historical romance book combines the elements of romance and history. These novels are a unique literary work that is both attractive to read and profoundly affecting and emotional. Historical novels usually take place in some aspect of history from the past and involve characters who may or may not be real. The story often revolves around two individuals who meet, fall hopelessly in love, fight against adversity such as poverty or warfare, and then part ways.

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What are the Top Historical Romance Books to Read?

The modern age can be a bit much. Stuck at work with no relief in sight, it's easy to feel like everything is crashing down on you and nothing will ever get better again. But wait! Here is a list of some great historical romance books to read for a great escape from reality. Get ready to curl up on your favorite couch and crack open that romance novel - you'll find yourself swept away into an alternate version of history where everyone gets their happy ending (or two!). What are the best historical romance books to read? From the court of King Henry VIII to Colorado in 1874, love has always been a force that can transcend time and...

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