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Valerie Rutherford

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in Sharon, PA, The United States
May 28, 1989

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I'm Valerie Rutherford, and I'm a YA Contemporary Fantasy writer and author of the Magic Inc. series. I've been creating songs and stories as far back as I can remember. I began writing in fifth grade after a poetry assignment and had a poem published that same year. I'm currently writing a large interconnected universe called The Timeline.

My books have a strong emphasis on characters and their relationships. My writing often has a focus on anxiety, bullying, and intense feelings. I write magic as a way of bringing a visual manifestation to emotions and inner strength.

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Valerie Rutherford Yes! The third book is in the process of being written, and you can follow it here on Goodreads. The title is Firefly's Locket. No release date yet. I…moreYes! The third book is in the process of being written, and you can follow it here on Goodreads. The title is Firefly's Locket. No release date yet. It's still in early stages. But Magic Inc. is planned to be a ten books series, so there is much more to come!(less)
Valerie Rutherford When I feel blocked or stressed, I take a break and work on something else. Usually I have multiple stories that I'm working on to choose between. Whe…moreWhen I feel blocked or stressed, I take a break and work on something else. Usually I have multiple stories that I'm working on to choose between. When one isn't feeling right, I can jump to another for a while. I can even work on a project that's in a different stage, like outlining something new. That's often all I need to feel excited about writing again.

But occasionally, I need a break from writing altogether. During that time, I just take in as many inspirational things as possible. Music, movies, other books. Fresh air. When treated with the right mindset, this kind of break can be extremely beneficial. But I'll admit, sometimes I start to worry. Why is it taking so long? What if it never comes back? That kind of negative thought pattern actually takes away the benefit of resting. And eventually, I always feel the pull to go back so strongly that I couldn't deny it if I wanted to.

So, I find that it's good to just trust yourself. When you need a break, you'll know it. And when it's time to return, you'll know it, too. There will probably be parts of a story that you flat out just have to work through. Not everything about writing can just be a snap. But if you're well rested and inspired, those hard parts will be a lot easier. At least in my experience.(less)
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Magic Inc. (Magic Inc., #1)

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I've been watching Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. A favorite anime of mine from when I was a teenager. And I got in so deep this time that I actually decided to read The Catcher in the Rye! And also, The Laughing Man short story, which I remember reading on some website as a teenager. Back when the internet was a place to explore, escape, and create for me. It's funny. Like many, I used Read more of this blog post »
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