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Author and friend of the blog Rachael Ritchie is an enthusiastic writer who has spared a few moments from her day to sit down with us.

It’s her birthday, by the way, so she’s giving readers a special offer. (Be sure to read to the end for that.)

Born and raised in Northern Idaho (with a seven year stint in scenic SE Alaska), Rachael says she drew inspiration from the picturesque places she grew up for imagining the fantasy world she creates in her books. 

She writes stories she’s proud to share with her kids and you. While her goal is to entertain, she also wants to use her writing to inspire courage and compassion.

But as we’ll see, she’s a LOT more fun than her bio suggests!

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