William’s Ethos: Building a Romantic Hero’s World in Fireworks and Other Illuminations

If you take your romantic fairytales seriously, you want to know what your romantic heroes stand forโ€”beyond the looks and the charms, the whirlwind of passion and the heat they ignite... Especially if, like William McGrath, they are not just rich playboys, butโ€”as I define him in particularโ€”the ethos billionaires... Granted, William McGrath is not... Continue Reading →

From Fireworks and Other Illuminations: Netsukes

It was always Reginaโ€™s plan during her trip to Kyoto to spend some time in the narrow wooden streets of Gion. There, she finds herself drawn to the tiniest antiques shop on Shinmonzen-dori, where she discovers a collection of netsuke that will stay with her for a lifetime... Watch Now

Tributes, Homages, and Borrowings

In the hush of libraries and art galleries, in front of screens and stages - a quiet heist unfolds daily... Artists lift from artists, writers borrow from writers, and everyone insists it's an homage. It's not easy to draw a line between inspiration and theft, between respectful tribute and outright poaching. And it doesn't matter... Continue Reading →

Behind the Scenes of Fireworks: Japan

Years before the idea of Fireworks and Other Illuminations was conceived I took my first trip to Japan... Temples, gardens, hot springs, seismic activity, geisha encounter, stolen passports, and escalator missteps - I will cherish that voyage forever. It inspired the opening of the novel... Read the real story behind the first chapter

Dirty Dancing: Exploring Its Timeless Allure

Discover which classic romance tropes and fairy tale rules propelled "Dirty Dancing" to timeless worldwide success in this comprehensive review. Read More

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