1554: The Wishing Family, Genie Magic and Brave Hearts with Raine Bee
After decades of balancing demanding government work, family life, and responsibilities, Raine Bee finally gave herself permission to chase the dream she’d carried since childhood: becoming a children’s fantasy author. On this episode of Marketer of the Day, Raine shares the story behind The Wishing Family in Quest for Magic, a heart‑warming adventure about a family of genies who face danger together, support each other unconditionally, and prove that real magic is found in unity, love, and courage.
Raine reveals how classic tales like Sinbad, Aladdin, and Arabian Nights, her experiences with vibrant Asian weddings, and her love of colorful English landscapes inspired the book’s world. She explains how each member of the genie family has unique powers except Max, a changeling who must fight to reclaim his magic and save his family, and how those struggles mirror real‑life challenges kids face with emotions, communication, and belonging. She also opens up about retiring during lockdown, emailing her resignation from a sunny field, and turning that moment of freedom into the focus and confidence she needed to finish her book, write a sequel, and finally let her inner child lead the way.
Quotes:
“Age is just a number; your real age is the courage of your heart and the curiosity of your inner child.”
“Family isn’t only blood; it’s anyone who stands beside you in the dark and helps you find your way back to the light.”
“Children don’t just need magic on the page; they need the magic of knowing they can say ‘please help’ and be heard.”
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