Exploring stories, beauty, and imagination.

Welcome to My Journal

Here I share the stories behind my books and artwork, together with the ideas, discoveries,
and moments of wonder that continue to shape my creative world and the world of Fantaeryn.

 

7/17/2026 7:57:23 PM

The Five Great Turnings of Fantaeryn

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Discover the ancient legend that shapes the world of The Whispered Horse. The Great Turnings of Fantaeryn explore our connection with nature, the consequences of separation, and humanity's relationship with the living world, revealing the deeper philosophy behind this ecological fantasy series. [...]

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6/20/2026 8:08:31 PM

The Real Power Is in the Heart

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Modern research suggests that the heart influences far more than physical health. It may help explain why gratitude, creativity, community, and connection matter so deeply—and why the philosophy behind Fantaeryn imagines a world sustained by coherence rather than domination. [...]

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6/6/2026 12:40:36 AM

The Pattern Beneath Things: Art, Pattern and the Living World

Carol Walden / Comment on this

Virginia Woolf once wrote that "behind the cotton wool is hidden a pattern." It is a simple observation, yet one that has shaped much of my thinking as both an artist and a writer. We often experience life as a series of separate events, people, and problems. Yet the longer I spend painting, writing, gardening, and observing the natural world, the more convinced I become that reality is less a collection of isolated things and more a living pattern of relationships. Art has a unique ability to reveal those hidden connections, helping us see what is already there but often overlooked. This idea has also become one of the philosophical foundations of my fantasy series, Fantaeryn, where healing begins not through conquest or control, but through the restoration of relationship. Read more... [...]

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7/3/2025 9:03:43 PM

Conservation Art: How Creativity Fuels the Fight to Protect Nature

Carol Walden / Comment on this

Conservation artists champion the cause of preserving life itself, translating Earth's beauty and vulnerability into art that awakens the soul. Through serene landscapes, intricate wildlife studies, and sustainable creations, they invite us to witness, reflect, and act. Discover how these artists—and the collectors who support them—are weaving a legacy of harmony between humanity and nature. (P.S. Don't miss the story of Australia's trailblazing Scott sisters, whose 19th-century illustrations still inspire reverence today.) [...]

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