Patience Schoene is a neurodivergent author based in Seattle, where she lives with her husband and rescue dogs. She pulls her background in dance into fantasy storytelling to draw readers into imaginative worlds. As a Wiccan practitioner, Patience loves to explore deeper spiritual themes, adding depth and context to her stories.
Beyond her literary pursuits, Patience leads a life immersed in creativity and exploration. Her passions for knitting, history, and sci-fi enrich her writing. While time spent at the coast with her husband and rescue dogs allows her to reconnect with nature. Whether foraging, urban homesteading, dancing, power lifting, or crafting homemade wine, she finds beauty in the interplay of mind, body, and spirit, which she channels into her work. Patience’s literary journey is one of ongoing growth, fueled by the joy of the moment and the endless possibilities of storytelling.
Patience Schoene is a neurodivergent author based in Seattle, where she lives with her husband and rescue dogs. She pulls her background in dance into fantasy storytelling to draw readers into imaginative worlds. As a Wiccan practitioner, Patience loves to explore deeper spiritual themes, adding depth and context to her stories.
Beyond her literary pursuits, Patience leads a life immersed in creativity and exploration. Her passions for...
Jolie Mason is not just your average burlesque performer. She’s an immortal vampire whose magnetic stage presence leaves audiences breathless. Beneath the spotlight’s glow, however, her life is chaos. Her thoughts are filled with the shadows of her tumultuous past and a relentless game of hide-and-seek from her dangerous maker. But when a...
Hey everyone! I’m going to use this blog to share the wild ride of getting my debut novel from idea to shelf. All without an agent. It’s been a crazy, winding path to get to a contract, and honestly, the first draft was pretty rough (it was bad enough that I had to do a ton of edits!). But I don’t see that time as wasted. It’s all part of the process. My second book is already shaping up way better right out of the gate because I learned so much with the first.
Last week, I finally signed my...
As a dancer-turned-witch and fantasy author, my relationship with the element of Air has always been intimate and dynamic. There's something profound about working with an element you can't see, yet can feel so powerfully. Today, I want to share my personal approach to connecting with Air energy, both in magical practice and daily life.
Understanding Air Energy Air represents:
• Communication and thought
• Movement and freedom
• Intellect and learning
• New beginnings
• Mental clarity
As...
As a fantasy author and Wiccan practitioner, I've always been fascinated by how real-world spiritual practices weave themselves into the tapestry of modern fantasy literature. The line between reality and fiction often blurs, creating something more powerful than either element alone.
Beyond the Stereotypical Cauldron
Let's be honest – we've all seen the stereotypical witch in fantasy literature: the crooked nose, the bubbling cauldron, the black cat familiar. But modern fantasy has evolved,...