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.
Quiz: Which Hashtag Blessed Character Are You?
Ever wonder which Hashtag Blessed character you’re most like? Maybe you’re the heartfelt dreamer who still believes in second chances… or maybe you’re the one keeping everyone else together (with a side of sass and baked goods).
How to Find Hope in Unexpected Places: Lessons from My Characters
Hope doesn’t always show up like a sunrise. Sometimes, it’s the tiniest flicker in the fog—a candle lit in a storm. As a storyteller, I return to this theme over and over. Through the journeys of my characters, I explore how we hold on when things fall apart… how we find light again, even when everything feels dim.
Creating Characters Who Feel Real: A Writer’s Guide
In this post, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I approach character development—from their messy beginnings to the conversations they have in their heads, to the arcs that shape their growth across an entire series. Whether you're a writer, a reader, or just someone who’s ever felt changed by a fictional character… this one’s for you.