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On Sale Now: The Book of Spells

With The Book of Spells in hand, the Billings Girls possess enough power to form a secret coven. Bonded in sisterhood, they wield their magic to free themselves from the watchful eyes of their headmistress—and to bolster their courage with the boys of Easton Academy. But what starts out as innocent fun, soon turns sinister.

A spell book can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you harness its power. Do you think the Billings Girls—past, present, and future—can handle it?

If you think you can handle The Book of Spells, order your copy here.

Learn more about the book and the coven of Billings Girls it inspired here.

POSTED ON December 21st, 2010 | COMMENTS 130
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The Book of Spells: A Private Prequel

PrivatetheSeries.com has always been the home of Kate Brian’s bestselling PRIVATE books. It’s also the place to be for fans of Kate’s second bestselling series, PRIVILEGE. Today, this site welcomes another not-to-be-missed new Kate Brian book into the family. The Book of Spells. For those of use who’ve read (and LOVED) Kate Brian’s most recent PRIVATE  book, Vanished, it’s clear that there’s a connection between the Billings Girls of today and the girls who formed The Billings Literary Society back in the early 1900s. But what is it?

The Book of Spells reveals some pretty shocking things about The Billings Literary Society . . . and the coven of girls that formed it. Check out a sample chapter, and get to know the spellbinding Billings Girls of 1915 here.

If you found a book filled with spells, would you try to cast one by yourself?

POSTED ON December 8th, 2010 | COMMENTS 223
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Spell to Animate a Painting

"Just a Couple of Girls" by Harry Wilson Watrous

In The Book of Spells, Theresa Billings finds a  spell that promises to animate a painting.  It’s said that, when cast correctly, the spell can bring a painting to life within its frame. Would the spell allow you to step into the scene within the painting? Better yet, would the people and things in the painting be able to step out of it? If we were going to try this spell, we’d start with a peaceful oil painting like Harry Wilson Watrous’ “Just a Couple of Girls.”  It makes us think of Catherine White and Eliza Williams starting The Billings Literary society. Strangely enough, Watrous is said to have painted this scene in the year 1915 . . . the same year that the Billings Girls discovered The Book of Spells.

Steps to cast the spell:

Step 1: Concentrate on the painting you’d like to animate.

Step 2: Quietly repeat the following phrase to yourself: “Images, immobile and trapped; move with life and breathe at last.”

Step 3: For best results, clasp hands with a practiced witch and recite the chant together.

If you could cast a spell to animate a painting, which painting would you choose?

POSTED ON December 8th, 2010 | COMMENTS 44
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Spell to Change the Color of a Dress

Magic definitely has its share of sinister benefits, but The Book of Spells offers some practical magic, too. Our favorite is the spell to change the color of dress. Let’s imagine the possibilities for a moment, shall we? With this one, simple spell you could turn a blah gray dress into an enviable red frock in no time. No more finding the right size, but in the wrong color. And, that designer mini that fits you perfectly? Now you can have it in every color (without having to buy more than one!) Who knew magic could be so . . . fashionable?

Steps to cast the spell:

Step 1: Hold the dress in both hands and concentrate on the color you’d like it to be.

Step 2: Quietly repeat the following chant to yourself: “What use is a frock of this hue? Make it right in a color that’s new.”

Step 3: After reciting the chant, repeat the color you’d like the dress to be three times.

Step 4: For best results, clasp hands with a practiced witch, holding the frock between you, and recite the chant together.

Is there a dress in your closet that’s dying for a little magic? What color would you choose?

POSTED ON December 8th, 2010 | COMMENTS 166
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Spell to Befuddle & Bewilder

Modern day Billings Girls have never had trouble befuddling and bewildering their enemies. Ariana Osgood has been confusing her rivals for years, without the help of magic. But in 1915, Theresa Billings, Eliza Williams, and a few of their closest coven friends, cast a spell to befuddle and bewilder their headmistress. They had a secret to keep from Miss Almay, and magic helped them do it.

Steps to cast the spell:

Step 1: Concentrate on the person you’d like to confuse or bewilder.

Step 2: Quietly repeat the following words to yourself: “Befuddled, bewildered, be gone.”

Step 3: For best results, clasp hands with a practiced witch and recite the chant together.

If you could befuddle and bewilder someone with magic, would you do it? Why or why not?

POSTED ON December 8th, 2010 | COMMENTS 19
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