This author views writing as her life's core, where every word is a beat of her heart. Her work, blending fantasy with subtle science fiction elements, truly comes alive when her characters surprise her with their own narrative drive. This passion for storytelling began in childhood and was further honed through dedicated study. Ultimately, she writes because it is an innate calling, a profound need to bring stories into being.
Charlotte has had a solitary childhood. She has two close friends from her schooldays: Barty and Therese. They don't know it, but they are the focal points of her life. Charlotte will do anything to keep them for herself, despatching anyone, male or female, who gets in the way.
Set in the 16th century, this work showcases the author's exceptional ability to blend historical language with poetic flair, vividly recreating the era. The narrative immerses readers in a richly detailed world, highlighting the author's talent for evoking the past through striking vocabulary and original expression. The writing not only brings history to life but does so with a unique artistry that captivates and enchants, making it a remarkable literary experience.
In a shattered Empire of Light, the despotic heir Liacin Caladrius seeks to harness dark powers from Sgarrwrath, driven by ambition and the prophecy of a new king. The prophecy speaks of the Markless Son, an infant destined to bear the Golden Brand, representing hope amidst chaos. As Liacin and Sgarrwrath pursue this child, they confront their deepest desires and fears. The tale unfolds with themes of power, prophecy, and the struggle between darkness and hope, questioning whether true leadership can emerge from the ashes of despair.
How is a poem made? From what constellation of inner and outer worlds does it issue forth? T. S. Eliot and the Dynamic Imagination charts the relations between metaphor and creativity in Eliot's poetry and criticism in dialogue with developments in 'new physics', optics, colour theory, cognitive psychology, and anthropology.
In »Vintage Style« werden 25 Mode-Ikonen des 20. Jahrhunderts vorgestellt, die jeweils für einen ganz bestimmten Stil stehen. Jeder Look, ob nun Grace Kellys »Kühle Schönheit«, Twiggys »Ultra Mod« oder Diana Ross’ »Diva«-Aufmachung, wird analysiert und beschrieben, sodass jede Frau ihr persönliches Vorbild findet. Sarah Kennedy erläutert die Hintergründe, warum ein Look Kult wurde und welche Stars ihn heute imitieren, und sie gibt wertvolle Tipps, wie man diesen Look selbst nachstylen kann. Die wichtigsten Designer, Schnitte und Accessoires, die typisch für eine Zeit waren, werden genannt und mit vielen schönen Fotos illustriert. Außerdem gibt es verständliche Anleitungen, mit deren Hilfe man die Frisuren und das Make-up der Vorreiterinnen in Sachen Mode und Style ganz einfach nachahmen kann. Ein liebevoll gestaltetes Buch und der ultimative Guide für alle, die den Glamour der Vergangenheit lieben und sich von den schönsten Frauen des letzten Jahrhunderts inspirieren lassen wollen.
