Claribel Ortega, a writer who loves writing fantasy and has been writing about witches for a long time, discusses the lessons that can be learned through fantasy books and the sense of safety in exploring challenging themes in a fictional setting. She also talks about her love for writing witch books and her desire to publish a series set in 80s New York City.
Fantasy books provide a safe space to explore real-life fears and emotions while gaining insights into human interactions.
Claribel Ortega shares her fascination with witches and her desire to publish a series featuring witches who can fix things with magic.
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Lessons Learned through Fantasy
Clara Bell Ortega shares her love for writing fantasy and the lessons that can be learned from it. She explains that fantasy books provide a safe environment to confront and learn from real-life fears and emotions. Exploring themes in a setting far removed from reality allows readers to feel secure while gaining insights into human emotions and interactions.
The Magic and Imaginative Power of Witches
Clara Bell talks about her fascination with witches and their ability to fix things with magic. She discusses her earliest witch books, including a picture book about a magic-wielding witch struggling with potty training. She also mentions a young adult book she wrote set in 1980s New York City, featuring a witch who can control time and solves riddles based on obscure historical figures. She expresses her desire for the series to be published one day.
Writer Claribel Ortega talks about why she loves writing fantasy. She also confesses that she's been writing about witches for a long time. Kitty Felde is host.
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