Chapter Six: That Maas Magic

Since last week's post was a bit of a downer I wanted to do a positive one that was about my new besties! Also, sorry if this post seems all over the place. That's kind of where my mind is at the moment. There's a lot going on in the world of Aimee.

Let's go back to February of this year when I got my Kindle Fire and went on a 99 cent book shopping spree. That's when I came across A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. I didn't think much about it at the time just a book to put on my to-read list. Little did I know that I would be sucked into a world unlike any other.

I fell in love with Sarah's writing and well...EVERYTHING. Just after getting into both of her series I began to work on a series of my own. (You know the reason I started this blog.) Which I am working on Chapter 16 at this very moment! But let's get back to why I love the world of Sarah J. Maas.

She creates such detailed worlds with dynamic and memorable characters. Every detail is important, cause let's face it, she is the queen of foreshadowing. She writes such amazing and strong female characters and relationships, and battles! I could go on about why she is so amazing. She also has a super cute dog too!

Since I was the only one out of my friends to have read both series, I needed a group of people to vent to about both series. So I joined two Facebook groups to do just that. Out of those two groups, a chat formed of gals that loved Maas and writing. We became a family with members from different countries, backgrounds, and ages. I seriously had no idea that within a week we would be so close!

Due to the various time zones that we all live in, there is always someone online ready to talk at any point in the day. While many of us draw strength from our friends and family, we also draw strength from each other in this amazing internet Maas family. Since the chat started, we've all felt like there is always someone there to help us get through the day or through whatever Maas book we are reading.

It's so crazy to think that an author was the very reason that we became friends already planning a meetup and secret Santa. It's so amazing that a book series has the power to create such friendships. I can only hope that my writing will have that power. I sincerely hope that the other writers in my group also have that same effect.

This is the power of love and imagination and it grows. That's the power of the Court of Dreams and Wildfire and Hugs.

So, let's toast to the stars that listen and to the dreams that are answered, and let's show the world that we can rattle the stars.