magical realism – Stephanie Dray

My Choices in Song of the Nile

February 2, 2012

The life of Cleopatra Selene is a story so unlikely that magic sometimes seems like the only explanation.

But that isn’t why I chose to include magical realism in my book. I included my heroine’s ability to commune with her Continue reading →

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Magical Realism in Historical Fiction

April 18, 2011

When an author throws magical elements into a modern setting, its called paranormal romance or urban fantasy. But what about when an author injects magic into a historical setting? Usually we still just call it historical fiction.

The use of Continue reading →

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