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.
From Befana's Grimoire: A Mabon Harvest Intention Ritual
Ah, Mabon. Or the Autumnal Equinox, if you like your magick a little less mysterious. Some call it the Witch's Thanksgiving. I call it Mabon. This is the second harvest… the one that comes after the fields have already given so much, after the long stretch of summer asked you to do, do, do. Mabon is different. Mabon asks you to stop and take stock. What did you actually grow this year? What's ready to be gathered in… and what's ready to be let go?
From Befana’s Grimoire: Celebrating Beltane
Ah, Beltane. Or as some might call it — Walpurgisnacht, Calan Mai… or simply May Day, if you prefer your magic with a bit less flair. But don’t let the softer names fool you, darling. Beltane is anything but quiet. This is the fire festival. The bloom after the bud. The moment the earth stops whispering and starts singing. If Ostara was the gentle awakening, Beltane is the full-bodied yes.
From Befana’s Grimoire: Bringing Magick Into the Everyday
Are you craving more magick in your everyday rhythm? If so, this is one of those posts you may want to tuck away, bookmark, or return to when the world feels dull and you need a spark.