Behind the Story: Fae

How can you have a fairy godmother when there's no magic in the story? Well, you can't, really. But I had a lot of fun making a character who fit the spot anyway. Especially with a name like Fae--which is what the Irish call their faerie folk. ;) You know I love a good play on names.
Fae is the lifelong neighbor of Ella and is full of sass and spunk. She loves Ella like another mother and has been there for her as long as Ella can remember. While Ella relies on her, she also won't let herself fully give in to Fae's wishes to really care for her. Ella thinks she has to make it on her own. That means Fae has to get creative in her care. Which she does, of course. From "hiring" Ella to help clean out her garden and closets, to providing a meal every now and then, Fae makes sure Ella is cared for. And when Ella needs a dress. Or a ride. Well, Fae just happens to have an orange car she calls the Pumpkin. And maybe a few other surprises tucked away.
Honestly, Fae is one of my favorite characters ever. Her sense of humor, no-nonsense attitude, and Christian love (even for people who act in unlovable ways) definitely makes her a good role model if nothing else. And I can't wait to hear how you feel about her too.
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Ella dreams of her artwork on display in the famous Prince Gallery, but working for her stepmother leaves her eking out sporadic minutes to draw or paint. When her stepsister steals her drawing and claims it as her own, Ella fears she’s lost her chance.
Chaz Prince wants more responsibility at his family’s gallery, but first he must prove he can handle it. Chaz talks his dad into a contest to bring in some new artists, sure this will be exactly what the gallery needs. When he stumbles across Ella’s piece, he not only wants the artwork, but wishes to know the artist.
At the gala to celebrate the contest winners, Ella is determined to let them know the artwork is hers, but time is against her. And where did her shoe end up?