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Author Reflections on Witches Rising

Author reflections on Witches Rising by Miss Luna Rose
July 31, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

Sharing my novella Witches Rising became more than storytelling: it tells people they matter in a time when they need to hear it more than ever.

Witches Rising: On Blair Raimondi and ADHD

Witches Rising: Blair's ADHD. Miss Luna Rose
June 29, 2025April 14, 2026 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

The decision to give Blair ADHD wasn't easy. What does it mean to include a neurodivergent character who isn't cute and cuddly?

Writing Characters with Intellectual Disability

Writing characters with intellectual disability. By Miss Luna Rose
June 21, 2025April 14, 2026 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 5 Comments

Characters with intellectual disability are rare in fiction. Here are tips on busting stereotypes and telling a great story.

I’m Not Neurospicy (But It’s Okay if You Are)

I'm not neurospicy (but it's okay if you are). Miss Luna Rose.
May 19, 2025June 10, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 9 Comments

The playful term "neurospicy" arose for neurodivergent people. It's not for me, but we're allowed to feel different about being neurodivergent.

Realizing I Have Medium Support Needs

Realizing I have medium support needs
April 27, 2025September 21, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 6 Comments

As an autistic person, I always thought I'd become independent like many of the autistics I saw online. Then it didn't happen.

Missiles Over My Head: Autistic & Clueless

Missiles over my head. A drawing shows me, happy and clueless, in a complex crowd
April 11, 2025September 21, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

Social cluelessness has sometimes protected me from a harsh world. It's not an autism myth. It's my life.

Writing Unique Smart Characters

Writing Unique Smart Characters
February 17, 2025January 20, 2026 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

Intelligent characters tend to stick to the same cookie-cutter personalities, interests, and plotlines. Here's how to write a more original and relatable smart character.

Intelligence Case Study for Writers: My Story

Intelligence Case Study for Writers: My Story
February 17, 2025January 20, 2026 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 2 Comments

This case study for writers describes what it means to be at my approximate level of intelligence. Compare with your character to write confidently.

LSN, MSN, and HSN in autism, explained

LSN, MSN, and HSN in autism by Miss Luna Rose
October 5, 2024February 16, 2026 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 2 Comments

The acronyms HSN, MSN, and LSN are gaining popularity in the Autistic community. Here's what they mean.

The Neurodiversity Symbol I Drew

June 17, 2024September 21, 2025 ~ MissLunaRose ~ Leave a comment

When I drew a pastel neurodiversity symbol in 2016, I had no idea how ubiquitous it would become.

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I’m Luna (MissLunaRose), a writer, wikiHow artist, and autistic person making her way in the world.

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