Jess Townes is a lifelong storyteller. She’s worked in education, non-profit, birth and lactation services, freelance writing, and acting. Presently, she works as a bookseller at Main Street Books in St. Charles, Missouri, where she loves connecting with people through stories. More than anything, Jess enjoys her family: her ukulele/partner husband, two stimulating teenagers, two crafty cats, and a 50-pound lap dog.

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Wouldn’t life be nice if by waving a stick and whispering hocus-pocus, we could create something delightful? Somehow, I think not. Hard work of heart and mind is where the story magic happens. But go ahead and try. Gather a theme and ideas—a pumpkin, some mice, and a big dog named Bruno. Whip your wand in the air, singing: Bibbidi-bobbidi, Bibbidi-bobbidi, Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo. And if that doesn’t work, well…sit. Then write…and write…and write.

Life is a series of moments, strung together by memories. May each of your days spark with a spritz of magic. Salagadoola!