Happy endings don’t promise a perfect world. Instead, they offer something much more valuable: the belief that change is possible.
T. A. BARRON’S BLOG
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My Life As A Story (Still Being Written)
Maybe it’s the result of many years as a full-time writer… but I tend to see life as a story. A story that each one of us gets to write.
The Magic of Storytelling: Why I Write Fantasy
Through stories, we connect with each other, explore universal truths, and, most importantly, expand our imaginations.
Merlin’s Advice to Newlyweds
Merlin’s advice for a couple just beginning their journey together — a letter filled with hopes, magic, and heartfelt wishes.
A Letter, a Dream, and Two Decades of Writing
A young writer’s journey reminds me of the power of encouragement — two decades after I wrote him a letter, his dream has flourished into a full novel.
A Whole New World
The closest I will ever get to giving birth, I often feel, is in delivering a new novel.
An Author’s Reflections on the Writer’s Journey
Writing is a journey — one full of discovery, resilience… and maybe just a touch of magic.
Labor of Love: The Birth of Compassionate Intelligence
The closest I will ever get to giving birth, I often feel, is in delivering a new novel.
Seeing Through the Eyes of a Whale
In this essay from 1995, originally written for Children’s Book Review magazine, I explored what it means for a story to feel true and how the threads of truth and imagination are woven together.
The Importance of Creativity
Creativity is like a magical spark that brightens the hearts and minds of everyone it touches. It’s a force that taps into our hopes, dreams, and fears for humanity.