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.
When Resistance Is Actually a Sacred Boundary
A reflection on unlearning performance-based healing and honoring resistance as the body’s sacred wisdom, not a mindset flaw.
Following the Spark: Lessons from Another Trip Around the Sun
Birthdays (or Birthiversarys) always make me a little reflective. They feel like a quiet threshold — a moment to stand between who I’ve been and who I’m becoming. This year, more than ever, I'm finding clarity not through grand declarations, but through the small, powerful sparks that light the way. Today, I want to share a few reflections that have been shaping my heart, my writing, and my way of moving through the world.