The research. It is always the best part of writing. And, of course, it is the great excuse to travel.

You're saying we lost the powers of magic because we grew lazy.

Her hands flew to her mouth. 'Are we even twins?' Josh rested his hand on her shoulder and brought his forehead to rest against hers, strands of their blond hair mingling. 'I will always be your brother, Sophie. I will always look after you.

"What is the greatest mistake a parent can make?" she asked. "To believe that your children will be just like you."

He came to a decision and looked at Dagon before climbing into the car. "Find the Disir." Dagon stiffened, showing a rare sign of emotion. "Is that wise?" he asked. "It is neccessary.

My specialty is mythology.There are artifacts like the hallows scattered through just about every mythology. However, what makes the Celtic hallows so interesting is that they are a self-contained group of objects.

I'm probably better known in the US as a YA writer, I have a huge body of adult horror and fantasy behind me.