Laura Gilfillan

“Tell me a story.” It starts when we are kids, and we never grow out of it, this love of stories. Even if we don't like to read, we still...

I thoroughly enjoyed this story—a sort of fantasy who-done-it, that's also somewhat reminiscent of Puss in Boots, except all mixed up....

A sanctuary for contemplative water nymphs. #photo #nature #fantasyart

A sparkling gown left behind by a careless fairy photo by Amanda Gilfillan #fantasyart #photo #nature #fantasy

I suspect that all of us feel like outsiders sometimes. #loneliness #poetry

Introducing the new cover, designed by Sean Gilfillan, for The Fairy King. I think Sean did a great job on this cover. The Fairy King,...

There's one question I get asked quite often: what are you writing these days? It's a good question, which I love to answer. And a good...

I think I'd walk away playing. Slowly. And come back another day, to please those who are poor and really enjoy it. And maybe get another...

Goblin Secrets by William Alexander Category: YA Fantasy In the town of Zombay, there is a witch named Graba who has clockwork chicken...

A good friend won't lie to you. They'll give you an honest answer. Nicely, of course. You can depend on them to let you know when you...

This poem is a humorous reminder that after all is said and done, we're still just people. #poetry #youngadult

Category: YA fantasy I loved the characters in this book, and the way they were portrayed. Also the setting in the African bush, and the...

This poem made me think about how we should appreciate the things we love while we have them. #poetry #gratitude

Tranquil Morning Photo Credit: Laura Gilfillan #youngadult #photo #fantasy #nature

The Fairy Meadowland Photo Credit: Laura Gilfillan #photos #nature #fantasy #photo

As promised, here is the sneak preview to my upcoming novel, Magic Guardians. *Warning: this draft is still in progress, and there may be...

How's the writing going? My usual answer to this question is: slowly, one page at a time. So I really want to celebrate when I do reach a...

Cute nagas "Day and Night" by Amanda Gilfillan #fantasy #illustrations #nagas #anime

This was such a delightful story. In the Urwald, people live in clearings, surrounded by forest and danger. The path is the only zone of...