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Ep43: Magic System Seminar, The Hidden Tool Dean Koontz, Tana French, and Others Use to Bend Reality

A Note from Jeffrey James Higgins and Hope Katz Gibbs, ElainesLiterarySalon.com — Hello friends! We were thrilled to host a seminar on Jan. 29 featuring award-winning author and writing coach C.R. Rowenson. The video and podcast of the event is now live on our Salon site, InkandescentRadio.com, Spotify, Apple, and iHeart Radio. Pick your favorite channel to watch and listen. We know you'll learn a lot! Big news: On March 7, C.R. Rowenson will be in-person at ElainesLiterarySalon.com for another amazing workshop — “The Thriller Writer’s Supernatural System — Designing Extraordinary Elements for Your Manuscript.” Get your ticket today! When: Saturday, March 07, 2026 from 10am-4pm Where: 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Buy your ticket here: http://SupernaturalSystem.eventbrite.com About the January 29 seminar, "The Hidden Tool Dean Koontz, Tana French, and Others Use to Bend Reality" Why do some thrillers stay with readers long after the final page? What do authors like Dean Koontz, Michael Crichton, Tana French, and Blake Crouch do that others don't? They use a rarely-discussed tool: Reality-Plus. What you'll discover: Learn what Reality-Plus is, see how different authors deploy it across thriller styles, and discover how to make strategic use of reality-bending elements that add depth without turning your thriller into fantasy. Meet the Author: Fascinated by magic since he could imagine pine cones as fireballs, C. R. Rowenson is an award-winning author, blogger, and writing coach that studies magic-building like others study oil-painting. His prime directive is to help all kinds of storytellers craft and repair the magic systems in their stories. You can visit him at crrowenson.comto witness, fuel, or join in his obsession. About Clark's Magic System Blueprint: A Fiction Writer's Guide to Building Magic Systems: Your world deserves the best magic system you can dream of. A quality magic system can transform your story from average to unforgettable. But what do you do when your magic system becomes overwhelming? Or if you can’t quite figure out how to make all the pieces work together? This innovative blueprint will enable authors of every experience level and background to: Gain a holistic sense of how your magic system works Understand how your magic system fits into your story Determine how your setting and magic system are flawlessly incorporated Whether it be game creation, worldbuilding, or novel writing, having a well-established magic system is the cornerstone of your story. With the Blueprint in hand, you can analyze any system in existence and build every system imaginable. About Restrictions May Apply: Building Limits for Your Magic System, "Every magic system needs limitations!" — Sounds simple enough, but how do you build limitations that are more than strange quirks or extravagant details? How do you cut through the overwhelming number of options to build limitations that work for your story instead of against it? Building a magic system doesn't have to be hard. "Restrictions May Apply: Building Limits for Your Magic Systems," is a magic building workbook designed to answer those exact questions. Whether you're starting a magic system from scratch or looking to improve one that's mostly built, this workbook will help you set the foundation of your magic so you can stop struggling with your magic, start worldbuilding with confidence, and bring back the fun to telling your stories. It's worked for others and it can work for you too. Are you ready to tell a great story with an unforgettable magic system? Let's get started. Find more of Elaine's Literary Salon events here: http://www.ElainesLiterarySalon.com About Elaine's Restaurant:  A menu filled with delicious modern Mediterranean cuisine selections is sure to please everyone in your party. The dishes are inspired by exquisite food from Alexandria, Egypt — a blend of Middle Eastern and French, Greek, and Italian influences. Elaine’s is named for the owner’s grandmother and is based on a promise she made at the age of 12, growing up in Cairo. "I promised my grandma I would someday own a restaurant and name it after her," shares Cynthia, who is also an author. She and her husband, bestselling thriller novelist Jeffrey James Higgins, are proud to share my family’s recipes with new friends and families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area." Located in an 1880s building, it was the previous home for 38 years of the beloved bistro Bilbo Baggins. The newly renovated restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River and Founders Park, just a few blocks from The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront. Make a reservation today: elaines-restaurant.com.