Aisling Academy is the central location for my upcoming new novel. When I first imagined Aisling Academy, I wanted to create a place that felt alive—more than just a backdrop for a story. Nestled deep in a misty valley of the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by towering evergreens and rugged mountains, Aisling is a school within a castle where magic is not just learned but lived. For a century, this academy has shaped young people with magical gifts into Guardians, protectors of
