Writer Interview: Sonja F. Blanco
This Writer Wednesday, the spotlight shines on fantasy author Sonja F. Blanco! Sonja is not only a writer of magic, but she is a magical...
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Amanda Hughes
- Aug 1
Tarotcatures: A Five-Part Examination of the Courts as Characters; Part Five: Activity
For the past five weeks, I have been examining the Court cards of the tarot, pairing them with characters from my favorite books, movies,...
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Amanda Hughes
- Jul 24
Tarotcatures: A Five-Part Examination of the Courts as Characters; Part Four: The Kings
In the last few weeks, I have been examining the tarot’s Court cards, pairing them with characters from my favorite books, movies, and...
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Amanda Hughes
- Jul 18
Tarotcatures: A Five-Part Examination of the Courts as Characters; Part Three: The Queens
In my new five-part series, I am examining the tarot’s Court cards, pairing them with characters from my favorite books, movies, and even...
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Amanda Hughes
- Jul 10
Tarotcatures: A Five-Part Examination of the Courts as Characters; Part Two: The Knights
Who are the Knights in the tarot? And how can they be used in storytelling, especially for character development? In my new five-part...
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Amanda Hughes
- Jul 3
Tarotcatures: A Five-Part Examination of the Courts as Characters; Part One: The Pages
In my new five-part series, I will examine the tarot’s Court cards, pairing them with characters from my favorite books, movies, and even...
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Amanda Hughes
- Jun 1
Tarot Stories: The Lovers
As a writer, if you’re anything like me, then by now you’ve taken some of the tarot cards’ meanings quite literally... no pun intended....
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Amanda Hughes
- May 8
Tarot, Literally
Since the origin of human communication, people have shared stories. Even before written language, humans utilized symbols, pictograms,...
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Amanda Hughes
- May 2
Tarot Stories: The Hierophant
You are the writer of your story, you are the holder of your pen. As the five-star reviews start flowing in, championing your work and...
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Amanda Hughes
- Mar 30
Look up, Stay Curious, and Be Inspired
The following is an excerpt from my Haint Bluesletter that went out on Monday, March 28. If you are not already on my email list, you can...
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Amanda Hughes
- Mar 21
Tarot Stories: The High Priestess
The High Priestess reminds us of the famous Greek declaration inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, “Know thyself.” A wise and...
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Amanda Hughes
- Feb 23
Celebrating Black Creatives: Black Magicians, a Tarot Story
The first numbered card of the tarot, The Magician serves as a conduit between the spiritual and physical worlds, making magic happen...
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Amanda Hughes
- Feb 16
Celebrating Black Creatives, a Writer Interview: Maria Anderson
Welcome to The Intuitive Storyteller blog’s inaugural writer interview! This Writer Wednesday, in observance of Black History Month, and...
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Amanda Hughes
- Feb 14
Celebrating Black Creatives: Rachel True and a Review of Her "True Heart Intuitive Tarot"
An introduction to the deck: Rachel True, an actress most frequently recognized for her role as Rochelle in the ‘90s cult classic The...
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Amanda Hughes
- Feb 7
Celebrating Black Creatives: Pamela Colman Smith
Pamela Colman Smith (1878 - 1951) also known as "Pixie," was a prolific illustrator, author, poet, publisher, and theater designer who...
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Amanda Hughes
- Feb 2
The Major Arcana as Archetypes
In the past few weeks, I’ve written a handful of blog posts that examine the tarot’s major arcana, the first 22 cards in the deck that...
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Amanda Hughes
- Jan 31
Writing Arcana: The Fool's Journey
In fictional writing, every story has a beginning, middle, and an end. The hero of each story must navigate this arc, meeting various...
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Amanda Hughes
- Jan 26
Tarot for Writers: Best Practices for Using the Cards
While the last couple of weeks have examined intuition and creativity as they pertain to writers, as well as how the tarot cards can be...
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Amanda Hughes
- Jan 24
An Overview of the Tarot’s Anatomy for Writers
On last week's post, The Tarot Closet, I briefly introduced writers to the anatomy of a traditional tarot deck, with regard to the...
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Amanda Hughes
- Jan 19
The Intersection of Creativity and Intuition
On Magic Monday, I shared details about my “coming out of the tarot closet,” and offered a little housekeeping in order to clear the air...
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