Dalea’s Blog.
Step into a realm where storytelling, creativity, and soul meet.
On this blog, you’ll find behind-the-scenes insights from my books and movies—including The Christmas Witch, Lost in Time, and the ever-expanding Amberlight Valley universe. I share writing tips, character deep dives, world-building secrets, personal reflections on creativity and healing, and updates on film festival journeys and screenplay adaptations. Expect cozy magic, mythic themes, seasonal rituals, and musings on what it means to be a neurodivergent creative navigating life with heart.
Whether you’re a reader, writer, dreamer, or filmmaker, there’s a spark here for you.
Book Recommendations for Cozy Autumn Reading
There’s just something about autumn that makes a book feel even more magical. Maybe it’s the crisp air, or the way golden light filters through the trees, reminding us to slow down and savor the fleeting beauty of the season. For me, autumn reading is less about the pages themselves and more about the ritual surrounding them.
Magick in the Margins: Book Club Questions for the Amberlight Valley Trilogy
Stories are more than words on a page—they are doorways. The Amberlight Valley trilogy was written as an invitation into a world of magick, memory, and transformation. Whether you’re reading The Christmas Witch, traveling Lost in Time, or uncovering The Secrets of Starlight Lake, each book holds space for wonder, grief, friendship, and healing. These book club questions are designed to spark meaningful conversation, offer gentle reflection, and stir up that sense of cozy curiosity that Amberlight Valley was built upon.