#sabrina in wonderland

[thesabrinatheteenagewitchblog]

Sabrina as Alice in "Sabrina in Wonderland" (Season 7, Episode 13, 154 overall, January 31st, 2003)!

[sarahreesbrennan]

I remember reading in one of your blog entries (years ago??) that in the new book you were writing, the main character's *sister* had cancer. Does that mean that Alice was originally the main character of Long Live Evil? Was she going to go into the book to save Rae, instead of Rae going in to save herself?

How extremely kind of you to remember!

No, that was actually a YA murder mystery that I wrote while ill, revised while recovering, and sent out into the world where it died on submission. (Which means we sent it out to about 12 editors and the editor either said no, or said yes and took it to acquisitions - a group of people at the publisher including sales and marketing - and acquisitions said no.)

One editor told me she really wanted and really tried to buy it. Another person who worked in publishing (and has since changed jobs, or I wouldn’t share this) said the response at her acquisitions was - if you like this writer, find the next her (implications about health and youth were made).

I was terrified my agent was going to ditch me too, but she said ‘We’ll sell that one day, for now let’s write the next thing.’

I remember another writer telling me she missed my work that wasn’t a tie-in, and I felt ashamed to tell her it wasn’t that I wasn’t writing other things - it was that I couldn’t publish them.

The tie-ins meanwhile were paying the bills (they still are tbh!) and I was and remain so grateful for them. But I also really loved writing them - especially my Sabrina tie-ins, you don’t forget the first, and it reminded me I want to write horror and poly one day - and how they got me to love and sympathise with so many fandoms.

I see the burnout of caregivers all around me, and I wanted to write the story of one. But maybe I also wanted to take a step back from cancer. I didn’t think I did, at the time. I had a whole lot of things I tried writing before Long Live Evil, and I think some of them were really good. One of my critique partners gave me a lipstick with the same name as someone in the murder mystery. There was a romance novel another critique partner said was her favourite thing I’d ever written. But none had someone with cancer at the heart of the story.

And even though Rae isn’t much like me, maybe I had to start there. You can’t make real magic using someone else’s liver. Maybe I had to wait to be brave enough to use my own liver.

I do get requests for advice on how to cope with rejection of your writing, and I always worried I didn’t have anything else to say, but I suppose my example says - if you can, (and I know it’s hard, you feel so terrible at writing and so useless) (and you love the work you’ve done so much and you don’t see a way forward to loving the next thing) (but still, if you possibly can) write the next thing.

Even if the first thing sells, you’ll want the next thing one day. Writing the next thing is more writing practise, so it’ll make you better. Write the next thing.

Ultimately I’m really glad Long Live Evil was my comeback book. I think it needed to be. It took the time it took.

But maybe it was a shade of that past book (where the heroine’s sister with cancer was six, so not much like any of the Time of Iron characters) that made me think of the YA version of this book, which I always had in my mind as something I was intentionally hewing away from - a more straightforward book, a book that might have sold better - in which shy reader Alice was the hero. She’s the one with the suggestive hero name - Alice through the looking glass - the heroine looks, and the more projectable-upon personality. She’d get called annoying less often (though still some, because she’s a girl), partly because she is (with love, Rae knows I’m right) a genuinely less annoying person. Much kinder, much sweeter, and much better at in-depth reading! Her sister being in trouble would’ve been a backstory, a catalyst point, and - you’re totally right - a great motivation for her to get the Flower. Saving a family member is a much more sympathetic and heroic motivation than saving yourself and one I do love (the Hunger Games, Labyrinth, Mahy’s the Changeover, and I write it a lot!). I think Snarky While Tragically Dying Rae would’ve been a pretty popular side character, too. I think it would’ve been a good book! Just not mine.

I love your question because I love thinking about POV, and all the decisions that are the building blocks of a story. To me, the Alice centric Time of Iron is a version that exists. As are several versions of the Lia centric Time of Iron. And versions centring other characters exist to me, too. (Eric, absolutely.)

Speaking of POV musing, I think Rahela the wicked stepsister featured more in the musical than the book. If the Time of Iron series ever became a TV show (and at this point in time I think I’d rather a movie because it wouldn’t… get cancelled…) and I got to write it (don’t know why I would…) I would start with the beginnings for three characters about to go on a journey to somewhere strange to them: Key in the Cauldron, Rae in the hospital, and Vasilisa in the icelands. There are so many possibilities! And I really wanted the sense that there were so many possibilities, too.

But I wanted the chronically ill one to be the centre of the story, and for it to be her villain origin story, and to ask a lot of questions (hence a lot of villains!) about who gets villainised and why. And I thought hers, to my mind, would be the most fun of all the possible stories.

So that’s the one I made. But Long Live Evil has a lot of origins. Thank you for remembering one of them! I don’t think I would’ve dared tell the story, if things hadn’t worked out for me (so far, fingers crossed).

And I also tell it to be clear my publisher was taking a RISK with me and Long Live Evil, and I really appreciate that, and I’m so happy it’s worked out for them (again so far, early days, fingers crossed, etc).

I hope some writers - whether in the process of submission, rejection or making the choices that are the building blocks of story - find this helpful, and some readers find it interesting.

Let this be one of the universes in which your story is told.

[cassie48]

This is my bible

[mohammedhabib90]

Please, my family is dying of hunger in northern Gaza. We are living there in the most difficult days of our lives. Your donation will save my family, no matter how small. Please donate and share to save my family 💔🙏🏻

[r3dr3ality]

My brain juices are letting me draw!

Vil as Sabrina Carpenter <3

Pic:

[steelsponge]

Art dump of last year's "Catober"-themed month of drawings I've done (Days 1-14):

[wonderxoxo12]

TWST OC: Sabrina Rosethorn

Name: Sabrina Rosethorn

Dorm: Ramshackle Dorm

Birthday: May 9th

Age: 179 years old (everyone thinks that she's 19)

Nicknames: , Thorn

Species: Dragon Fae (Unknown till Book 6)

Best Subject/s: History of Magic and Magic Analysis

Club: Gargoyle Research Society

Likes: Swordfighting, Poetry, Reading (specifcally History or Romance Novels), Wildflowers, Stargazing, Chocolate, Fireflies, Strawberries

Dislikes: , Crowds/Crowded spaces, Spindles and Needles, Being underestimated, being alone, being lied to, Bullies, Failure

[incorrect-joseimuke]

Crewel, teaching a class: As we dissect the frog, we'll be looking for the kidneys, the heart and my lost youth.

[localcapricosimp]

Leovil Week 2024 Day 7

Prompt: Gala

"Leona, hold still! You're making it impossible to sit back here!"

"Do I have to? The coat's so itchy."

Vil looked up at him, a look of annoyance on his face.

"If you had such an issue with it, you should've said something when we bought the outfits!"

Leona couldn't argue with that. Why hadn't he said anything? Was it because he was trying to be on his "best behavior" for once? Was it because he felt like a bunch of people would mock him for not being able to appreciate "such a fine piece" of attire?

...or was it because he was too distracted by how stunning Vil looked as he walked out of the dressing room?

It didn't matter anymore, the two were stuck in that limo for at least another 30 minutes heading to NRC and RSA's special collaboration Gala. A brand new Pavillion had been opened on Sage's Island, and the two schools agreed to set their differences aside and celebrate together. Crowley, that damned feathered idiot, had decided that the NRC dorms would be patterned with each other to fully show the "fabulous" contrast between each of them, meaning the housewardens of two patterned dorms would have to arrive together. Leona could still remember Vil having the dirtiest glare and mouthing "Don't embarass me" when they learned Savanaclaw and Pomefiore were partnered.

Vil still looked annoyed after a solid 15 minutes of silence.

"Vil...Vil, I'm...I'm sorry. I guess I should've said somethin' earlier."

Vil sighed before speaking.

"If it's really bothering you, you can drape it over your shoulder and then leave it on the back of your seat. But..."

Leona tilted his head a bit.

"But what?"

"Why didn't you say anything? You had every right to, the store would've understood."

Leona's ears twitched. Not with anger, but with a bit of anxiety. Was he really going to tell the truth?

"Well I...I was going to but I...I uh...I got distracted."

"Distracted by what?"

"Uh..."

His ears flattened a bit with embarrassment.

"Leona?"

Fuck. Vil was looking right at him. But how could he hide it or lie to Vil now?

"Truth be told...you."

Vil flinched.

"M-me? What do you mean?"

Leona took a deep breath.

"Vil, you're gorgeous. That's a given. But somethin' about seein' you step out of the dressing room in your outfit for the Gala looking like a damn Goddess emergin' from the Heavens...nothin' else mattered to me at that moment 'xcept, well...you."

Vil's eyes widened a bit with shock and his cheeks went bright red. He looked away from Leona.

"Vil?"

"I...t-thank you."

They didn't say anything for the rest of the ride. Leona glanced out the window and noticed the scenery getting progressively brighter. Meaning? They were almost at the Pavillion and their time alone was almost done.

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Despite entering the event together and being at the same table, Leona lost sight of Vil almost 5 minutes after dinner had started. Had Vil deliberately vanished or was Leona just easily pulled away from him? In any case, Leona wanted to find him. He hoped he didn't frighten him off. But no matter how many people he asked, it seemed like nobody had seen where Vil had gone.

"Have you considered Vil doesn't necessarily want to be found?" Ruggie asked.

"Ruggie, have you met him? There's no way that's the case."

At least he hoped.

"Dude, what did you say to him?"

"None your business."

Ruggie wouldn't understand. Or maybe he would and would just tease Leona like no tomorrow. Regardless, he just wanted to find Vil.

And then he saw Epel.

"'Xcuse me, Ruggie. I think I've got an idea of who could help me."

Epel had been standing by the food table, eyeing some of the barbecue options.

"Epel! Epel, I need your help."

"Oh, Leona-san! What is it that you need!?

Epel tilted his head in confusion.

"Vil? I saw him making his way to that massive garden out back."

Oh great. That place looked huge. Well, it's now or never.

"Thanks, Epel. Really, I mean it. Now, choose somethin' to eat before your eyes pop out of your head from staring too much."

"Yes, sir!"

Leona turned to look at the larger glass door that lead to the garden at the back of the Pavillion's dining hall.

"Wait for me, Vil."

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The farther he got from the main building, the more...peaceful everything seemed. There fireflies almost everywhere in the garden and the scent of flowers was...incredibly strong. Perfect place for a nap, he thought. But that wasn't his goal right now.

After walking for what felt like forever, he sat down on the side of a fountain at the center of the garden...at least what seemed like the center due to how grand everything in the area was. He looked up at the moon, as if it would give him advice.

And then he heard footsteps approaching.

His ears flicked up, trying to pinpoint the exact location of the approach. He turned his head to the left and immediately stood up.

"I take it you've been looking for me everywhere tonight," Vil said.

Leona shrugged, "More or less."

Vil looked pretty amused and sat down next to where Leona had been sitting. Leona hesitated to sit back down, and only did so when Vil gestured slightly with his head. They didn't say anything for a while, and instead just listened to the fountain while watching the fireflies. After about 10 minutes, Vil finally broke the silence.

"You didn't scare me off, just so you know."

"I didn't?"

Vil shook his head, but his expression and voice remained gentle.

"No. I just...I needed some time to process what you said to me, if that makes sense."

"Y-yeah it does. I'm...sorry if it came off as sudden or weird."

"You're fine, don't worry."

Leona smiled weekly before turning back to look at the fireflies surrounding the two of them. But then he remembered something about the event tonight.

"Hey, weren't there supposed to fireworks before the main events started-?"

And just like that, a bright flash followed by a loud bang had gone off in the sky. Vil laughed a bit.

"Well, does that answer your question?"

"Heh, sure does-...woah."

"What is it...oh my gosh."

The fireworks combined with the fireflies was truly a beautiful sight to see. Almost...romantic. Leona was so caught up in the moment, he didn't realize his hand ontop of Vil's. At least, he didn't until Vil kissed him on the cheek. His ears flicked up and his cheeks grew bright red.

"I-Vil...you know I-"

"I love you, too."

@leovilweek

[marthamays]

[bejeweled-wahlberg]

S3 Ep22: Please Please Please

Alzheimer’s is Mentioned in this episode

The KOTNB Goes to the GreenPea Festival in Seabrook and enjoy activities that’s when Red saw Sabrina Carpenter performing Please Please Please. Molly-Ruth is drawing a picture of Her and Justin. ferb finds out that his dad recently got diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a few weeks ago in which ferb is worried about his father not remembering him or everything

C/N(Creator’s Note): This will start the journey of Lawrence being Killed off he will be killed off in this season unfortunately so Lawrence will appear in episodes until S3 Ep29: How To Save A Life

[au-yuukiemcee]

Say My Name! Silver: I don't know your name... Sabrina: Sabrina Selena Rosalina Armenia Yukina Chaos Silver: ... Sabrina: ... My dad's Hispanic. Silver: Ah.

[str4wbrryprince55]

They hate when you serve iconic…

And slightly mentally deranged duo

[robo-milky]

"Cloche !!! Joyeux anniversaire !"

It was Yuliya hurriedly descending the stairs with a white package in her hands. She approached Cloche with a huge smile on her face.

"Actually, Ronsard has the second part of your gift because we teamed up to make it..." She looked at the window to see if she saw her doppelganger "... So allow me to wait for her to explain how it-"

"CLOCHEEEE~ I HEARD IT WAS YOUR BIRTHDAY !? COME HERE DUMPLING !"

They got interrupted by the sudden arrival of Sabrina Shelby who was carrying a struggling Ondina Ronsard under her arms. The witch started peppering Cloche's cheeks with kisses.

After the two Ondis managed to get Sabrina away from Cloche, they explained their gift.

"It's a little compilation of love poetry written by grandfather," started O. Ronsard while giving the first package to Cloche "Some of cousin Rook's favorites."

"And Ronsard managed to convince him to read them out loud !" added O. Shelby while giving the other package." We recorded them into cassettes, just for you !"

"Joyeux anniversaire Cloche ! " the two lookalikes said at the same time, one with a flustered expression, the other with a soft smile.

[Cloche’ Birthday Bash]

[c-worldproductions]

Here’s my cosplay lineup for @otafest 2024!

❇️ EARLY PICKUP THURS: Shopkeeper Kisuke (Bleach) - Depending on weather, I might wear socks or change footwear.

⭐️ FRI: Data Riku (KH: Re:coded)

🗡️ SAT: Ceremonial Robes Silver (Twisted Wonderland)

🔮 SUN: Sabrina (Pokemon: SoulSilver) - I’m also co-hosting the TRIBUTE COSPLAYS TO @polarprincecosplays (GABE) MEETUP at 1 PM-2 PM.

❇️🗡️ Kisuke & Silver: me

📷 Photographers: Kai & Kelvin Wong (i.e. Colours By Kelvin)

🗓️ Events: @otafest 2023 & Animethon 30

[jessicas-pi]

if i had a nickel for every time my bff Sam introduced me to a song that went surprisingly well with/inspired parts of my Inquisitor!Ezra AU, i would have FOUR nickels, which is not a lot and definitely not enough to pay for the therapy these characters are gonna need