Hope, Light, and Love
Epic fantasy for younger teens and tweens
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Recent Posts
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Dream of Kings by Sharon Hinck Cover Reveal!
Join me today as I geek over the beautiful cover for Sharon Hinck’s latest Christian Fantasy book, Dream of Kings!
The Liebster Award (A Tribute to The Sarcastic Elf)
I’m doing a double whammy of the Liebster tag! Join me as I answer 11 questions … twice!
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Cover Reveal for Stellarlune!
Did you know that Shannon Messenger’s cover for Stellarlune had dropped? I didn’t! Join me as I nerd over the cover and series today!
About
Hadassah Waugh is a young author, artist, and all-around nerd who enjoys reading books, watching movies and shows and playing video games with her siblings. She’s always loved telling stories, but it wasn’t until about age 11 that she figured out she liked writing them, too. Now she’s a passionate writer who longs to create meaningful characters and plots that will truly bring light and hope into people’s lives — while entertaining them along the way. She is based in New Zealand.
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Works in Progress
Dive into the wondrous worlds and curious cultures of my current works in progress! Find out more about each project in this section of my site, from how far along each one is to fun tidbits from my experience working on them!
Create with the heart, build with the mind.
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For all the Awesome Geeks and Nerds
These posts are for anybody who loves any of the franchises or stories I nerd about. Enjoy!
Art Tips from Practical Experience
I’ve loved drawing from a very young age, and I hope some of what I’ve learnt and observed can you help you in your own artistic journeys.
How to Colour Stylised Eyes
Hadassah teaches how to colour a drawing of stylised eyes in way that really makes the eyes come alive — and fills them with character.
What Makes an Intriguing Book Cover? Pt. 1
What makes an intriguing book cover, you ask? Join me as I explain the details of what common aspects I enjoy in covers, and why.
Lighting: Seriously The Most Powerful Tool For Making Your Art Look Epic.
Join me as I do a walkthrough along the process of using light and lighting effects to enhance an illustration’s mood and feel!
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