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.
Amberlight Valley Favorites: The Bistro at Annie’s
Every cozy town has that one restaurant… the place where comfort, conversation, and community gather around good food like old friends. For me, that place is The Bistro at Annie’s. If I could eat here every day, I would. This restaurant is not only delicious; it’s meaningful. It’s the backdrop of so many beautiful memories: birthdays curled in candlelight, romantic date nights with my husband, business meetings for the Show Low Film Festival, and those deep, soul-hugging chats with friends when the world feels tender.