Episode 2 in this live reading from The Golden Telescope features Chapter Two: Edward. In Chapter Two, we are introduced to Arthur "Arty" the Mac Paidin family butler, as well as Sir Edward Mac Paidin, Jack's grandfather. We meet Edward's two estranged, adult daughters, and Jack's aunts; Inez and Clara Mac Paidin. We watch as Edward's evil daughters try to deceive their father into teaching them how to make and use the magical hats. When their...
Episode 1 - This first live reading from The Golden Telescope features the Prologue, as well as Chapter One: Jack. In the Prologue, we observe as a mysterious stranger magically materializes into a nursery where three small children are sleeping. He snips a clipping of hair from each of the children, placing them into envelopes, before vanishing into the night. Chapter One introduces us to our protagonist, 12-year-old Jack Mac Paidin, and his...
Update and significant changes to the way the story starts and some core character changes for Book One: The Golden Telescope in my Young Adult Fantasy Fiction series: Jack and the Magic Hat Maker. Beta-Readers - Visit THIS PAGE for a link to where you can sign up to receive new chapters as they come available for review.
Snape is my favorite character from the Harry Potter series. I guess I must have a soft place in my heart for the supposed "villain"...at least in some stories. Throughout almost the entire Harry Potter saga we are led to believe that Severus is someone to be feared. That he is a "bad guy" and out to get Harry and his friends. But in the end, we discover that he is really the ultimate good guy. I wanted to find an image of his character that...
