Brad and Harry: A Study in Fantasy

I have recently begun my fourth readthru of the Harry Potter books.

This readthru began as a “rest” strategy – part of learning to step back, take stock, and “level up”. Not once have I regretted my decision to fling myself headfirst into Harry’s world again. In addition to the hours of deep, utterly abandoned enjoyment, this rich story has given me a few other surprising gifts:

~ For writers, these books are like a masterclass in world-building, character development, an...