Michalea Moore

Author/Publisher Eloquent Peasant Books

MY BIOGRAPHY: Egyptology was my first passion; writing wasn't far behind. When I was seven, I read a book about Cleopatra. Even back then, you didn’t get interested in Egypt without stumbling into its magical system, which permeated every part of existence. Egyptian magic inevitably led to the world’s first and arguably greatest magician, the goddess Isis. Her Egyptian name, Iset wer-Heka, means Isis Great of Magic. Once you find Isis, you’re on the doorstep of one of civilization’s great love stories. I was hooked on powerful women who love powerfully. . . when they find a man worthy of them. Magic was icing on the cake. I wanted to write about powerful, magical women.

As a love story, Pretty Woman can be problematic, but the ending works for me. The music swells. "The prince" conquers his fear of heights and climbs up the fire escape to the top floor. "The princess," who previously established her strength in not accepting the easy definition of love, acknowledges his effort and willingness to change, descends the fire escape to meet him. They kiss.

He says, "So what happened after he climbs up the tower and rescues her?"

"She rescues him right back," she says.

That's how I write my novels. Lovers rescue each other. They become true partners.

ELOQUENT PEASANT BOOKS BIOGRAPHY: Eloquent Peasant Books blends the enchantment of ancient Egypt with the intrigue of the near future. In The Wheel of the Year Mysteries, our cozy witch romance novels set against the backdrop of a world grappling with global pandemics, a modern-day witch unravels crimes with the Tarot cards while finding love in the arms of a high-tech billionaire on a mission to save humanity. We also transport readers back in time with our historical fantasy romances set in ancient Egypt, where magic intertwines with history, weaving tales of love and adventure. At Eloquent Peasant Books, we invite you to immerse yourself in worlds where love, magic, and mystery collide in captivating tales that will leave you spellbound.