The Ladies of Mandrigyn

The magic in Mandrigyn feels deeply woven into the story, balancing power and secrecy. I'm curious what inspired the approach to keep it both accessible and enigmatic.

The romance felt genuine and well-paced, but I wonder if it was always meant to be a central theme or developed later during writing.

The relationships among the women felt so authentic and empowering. I'm interested in what influenced Hambly to focus so strongly on female agency.