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Harry Potter for Writers : Is Modesty Barebone a Witch in Hiding? Day 1 of the 12 Days of #FantasticBeasts

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 04:19:18 +0000

Jasmine, thank you so much for making such excellent points! I'd forgotten about the training wands, and you're so right about the snake belt being a different type of magic than Credence's. About Modesty's biological parents -- I think it also possible that they were scared by Modesty's magic and gave her to Mary Lou hoping she would cure her or something. If you've not yet seen my YouTube channel, I hope you'll check it out because I have a lot more Fantastic Beasts theories there and discussion with people from all over the world. It's a bit slow at the moment because I've been out of the country for a month (which is why I'm slow to respond here). But I'll have more videos up in a few days. Here: http://www.youtube.com/c/SPSipal Thanks! Susan

Harry Potter for Writers : Teaching Harry Potter to Creative Writers Released!

Sat, 20 May 2017 20:29:16 +0000

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the blog and am sorry it took me so long to reply. I'm more active at the moment on my YouTube channel where I'm covering Fantastic Beasts theories. If you're interested, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SPSipal

Harry Potter for Writers : Free Ebook Egyptian Myths in Harry Potter

Tue, 4 Apr 2017 03:30:16 +0000

Hi Kathryn, I hope you will read some. You can get the free Egyptian myth collection through the link above. You can also follow the blog link in the tab near the header to find a ton of other Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts theories. And you can also check out my YouTube channel with video theories at: https://www.youtube.com/c/SPSipal . Hope you will comment on your thoughts on the posts or videos!

Harry Potter for Writers : Is Madam Picquery Credence Barebone\'s Birth Mom in #FantasticBeasts?

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:58:35 +0000

The movie is great. I hope you get to see it and enjoy it!

Harry Potter for Writers : Is Madam Picquery Credence Barebone\'s Birth Mom in #FantasticBeasts?

Sun, 8 Jan 2017 12:58:21 +0000

I'm so sorry you missed it, Rachael! It's always free on Kindle Unlimited. And, if you contact me through email, I might be able to get you a review copy.

Harry Potter for Writers : JK Rowling Reveals Tina and Queenie\'s Ilvermorny Houses! Day 4 of the 12 Days of #FantasticBeasts

Fri, 6 Jan 2017 20:34:35 +0000

Is that your house, Suzanne?

Harry Potter for Writers : Is Modesty Barebone a Witch in Hiding? Day 1 of the 12 Days of #FantasticBeasts

Fri, 6 Jan 2017 18:08:34 +0000

Thanks so much for commenting, Engelen! I keep going back and forth on this one, to be honest. Sometimes I agree totally with what you said, that it was Credence. I think it is Mary Lou's focus on Modesty when the belt flies away, and how Rowling says in the script that Modesty looked back at her defiantly, that makes me still lean toward Modesty protecting her brother. "Modesty stares defiantly directly back at her. In the background we see Credence crouched down, hugging his knees and shaking." (from the script book) But it's truly hard to know for sure. I see both possibilities.

Harry Potter for Writers : Could the Niffler Dig Up More Trouble? Day 6 of the 12 Days of #FantasticBeasts

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 15:39:20 +0000

Well, Rowling does have access to some Time Turners. :-) Thanks for catching that, Suzanne. I've fixed it now.

Harry Potter for Writers : What Series Element is Hiding in Melody Barebone\'s Hopscotch Chant? Day 3 of the 12 Days of #Fantas

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:09:24 +0000

Interesting theory! It would definitely be a twist. What makes you think that? And, thanks Suzanne. :-)

Harry Potter for Writers : Is Modesty Barebone a Witch in Hiding? Day 1 of the 12 Days of #FantasticBeasts

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:35:55 +0000

I loved the film too, Farida. And I totally agree with your "gorgeous" description. As for Modesty...would love to see what you think of today's and tomorrow's post as I'm continuing with her. :-)

Harry Potter for Writers : The Next Generation of Harry Potter Fans

Fri, 5 Aug 2016 14:24:47 +0000

It seems that opinions are divided on the script book, but those who have seen the production in person are very positive, from all I'm reading.

Harry Potter for Writers : Updated and Expanded Edition of A Writer\'s Guide to Harry Potter Releases Soon!

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 01:18:18 +0000

Farida, I sent an email earlier today to your Yahoo. Let me know if you didn't get it.

Harry Potter for Writers : Updated and Expanded Edition of A Writer\'s Guide to Harry Potter Releases Soon!

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:54:35 +0000

Thank you so much, Farida! That would be lovely. I'll get in touch w/ you by email to get you an ARC. Are you still at the yahoo address? And I love your post on Cursed Child. Just read it and commented. I definitely want to participate!

Harry Potter for Writers : On JK Rowling, The Cursed Child, and The Right of an Artist to Choose Her Canvas

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:54:48 +0000

Hi Priya, I've seen some of those spoilers as well. And as I mentioned to Kiki above, I'm more interested in the fresh story coming in Fantastic Beasts. Have you seen if she ever gave a response to the concerns with Magic in America?

Harry Potter for Writers : On JK Rowling, The Cursed Child, and The Right of an Artist to Choose Her Canvas

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:45:57 +0000

Hi Kiki! You are too nice. Thank you so much! As for Cursed Child, I admit I'm more looking forward to Fantastic Beasts. I think I can get into a fresh new story in the world I love.

Harry Potter for Writers : On JK Rowling, The Cursed Child, and The Right of an Artist to Choose Her Canvas

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:49:51 +0000

Great idea, Farida! We need to meet here or somewhere on July 1 and share all our thoughts! And believe me, I'm pouting too. I'd absolutely love to see it live, but I don't blame her any more than I would any other playwright that I cannot attend their play.

Harry Potter for Writers : Southern Fried Wiccan Release Day with Giveaway, Plus Interview with Editor Mary Waibel

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:16:58 +0000

Just looked at your pics and writeup. Looks like you had a good time..or at least Hiccup did. ;-)

Harry Potter for Writers : Southern Fried Wiccan Release Day with Giveaway, Plus Interview with Editor Mary Waibel

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:09:39 +0000

Thanks so much, Priya! And are you back from India? How was the trip?

Harry Potter for Writers : Southern Fried Wiccan Release Day with Giveaway, Plus Interview with Editor Mary Waibel

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:57:18 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mary! I'm so happy you cleaned up all my awkwardness before anyone else could read it. ;-)

Harry Potter for Writers : Withholding Backstory to Ensnare Readers\' Interest with Examples from Harry Potter

Fri, 6 Mar 2015 12:43:14 +0000

Hey Priya, I just saw this on Twitter, is it what you're referring to? But it was posted yesterday, and you mentioned something 2 days ago. http://www.scotlandnow.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/jk-...