A Story for Us

Oct. 26, 2020 • Julie Abe

I didn’t know who I was truly writing for until my father read my book. I had just received advanced copies of my debut children’s book - Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch - a middle grade fantasy novel about a twelve-year-old girl, Eva. She’s got just a pinch of magic, but she’s determined to pass her witch’s test—because if she fails, she’ll lose her magic forever. When my father asked to read it, I was certain he wouldn’t like it. After …