I guess in deciding I wanted to write a fantasy many of the key elements were already decided for me. To create a world where anything was possible, the idea of magic it something that is tied deeply to my spiritual beliefs in many ways if not in the way most people expect. I am undecided whether people can weave an actual spell but I do believe much what is classed as witchcraft or sorcery can come true in some way. Imagine the girl who casts a love spell on an unsuspecting boy, will it make him fall in love with her no probably not, but the confidence the girl gains by believing it will happen and the way she now acts towards the boy might just do the trick. She will believe the spell has worked he will never have a clue and no one is any the wiser, and where is the harm. Much magic comes from the use of natural remedies for ailments, infact many of the potions you could be hanged as a witch for creating form the basis for many modern drugs both legal and those now deemed illegal.
In this chemical age many now are returning to nature to cure and restore them, many of the potions I describe in the book are real, though of course I have not written them in a way anyone could try creating them themselves after all that would be dangerous, like all cures prepared wrong they can kill as easily as heal.
I did stop short of dragons though I have to be honest I was tempted. I love dragons and if it had fit with the story line I would have had one, neither will one feature in the second installment though I haven’t ruled out a dragon for the final part of the trilogy.
Please forgive the short post tonight I am feeling very tired had a trip to the dentist this morning and novacaine doesn’t seem to mix well with my back meds.
Final thing for Ms Katykins I realised the the puppy hasn’t put in an appearance pictorially since the first couple of weeks he has been with us so here he is looking all sweet and innocent.
You can also see the signs of destruction all around him from being left alone for 5 minutes while I went to the shop
Paula Acton 
A lot of cultures have shamen and witch doctors,Aboriginies of Australia have died after the witch doctor has “pointed the bone” at them.
As you know very well I am interested in herbs and their use. Some that are pushed on the internet herbal sites can have very bad side effects if used wrongly.
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The pup looks it has the genes of a good birder.
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Good for you… I have no fantasy. Cute dog.
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How did I miss this wonderful post with your dog! Great picture! And I agree with you 100% that the girl who casts the love spell may definitely see results based on her belief and confidence.
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