You have known her as the wise and loving mother and grandmother to her family of witches, but what was Olympia Blanchard's life like BEFORE she had children?
Becoming Olympia is a richly atmospheric and emotionally resonant origin story chronicling the rise of Olympia Blanchard, the matriarch of the legendary Blanchard Witches. Set in the rural landscape of Alabama, this contemporary supernatural fantasy explores Olympia's evolution from a precocious, compassionate child navigating familial expectations to a powerful leader destined to guide her family through triumphs, tragedies, and centuries-old conflicts. Beginning with the bond forged at her sister Pastoria's birth, Olympia's journey is shaped by her father's nurturing belief in their witch lineage and her mother's cold discipline, grounding her growth in both love and adversity. Alongside her lifelong confidant Zelda Cooper, Olympia faces ostracization, burgeoning powers, and dark supernatural threats?chief among them the sinister Rain People, an ancient menace tied to her family's fate. As Olympia discovers her unique abilities and unshakable sense of duty, she confronts a world brimming with ancient magic, whispered legends, and shadowy adversaries. But it is also a world of human conflict, where racism and the arise of civil rights will help shape the woman Olympia will become as much as any supernatural forces.
Follow your favorite grandmother from the beginning, before she gained her wisdom, before she became the matriarch to her illustrious and powerful family. If you think you knew her from the BLANCHARD WITCHES series, you only had half the story! Welcome to 1940's Daihmler, Alabama and follow the childhood and young adulthood of Olympia Blanchard, her sister Pastoria, and their dearest friend...that's right! Zelda. Experience for yourself all those adventures she used to tell her grandchildren about. It wasn't easy BECOMING OLYMPIA, now discover for yourself how a great witch's journey began.
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Micah House is the author of The Blanchard Witches series which has won several awards since its debut, including the NYC Big Book Award, The Indie Excellence Award, and The BookFest Award. His southern style of storytelling weaves drama, humor, emotional connection to characters, and plenty of page-turning suspense. He currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama with his husband and son and their five dogs.