Enchanted Characters and Imagination - Summer Update

  

Enchanted Characters & Imagination

Summer of '26

Poetry Collection on Love, Memory, & Life 

Volume 1

by Don Campbell

Greetings everyone,

It's been a busy summer for Enchanted Characters and Imagination. Busy like bee's actually!

But instead of making honey, we've made a few videos for you to enjoy.

We paid tribute to the United States with our Happy 250th America video.

(see below)

https://youtu.be/Qgy9vzB1Nhs

Don gave us a short story From Arizona to Kentucky

(see below)

https://youtu.be/o7vkUJYopqY

Plus the Enchanted Characters had a Dance Party in the woods!

(see below)

https://youtu.be/cKw-3Cb8ldY

We hope you'll enjoy these videos, books, and hand-written stories.

Happy Summer to you all

Your friend,

Don Campbell

Whispers From the Heart - poetry - Volume 1

 

Enchanted Characters & Imagination

Whispers From the Heart

Poetry Collection on Love, Memory, & Life 

Volume 1

by Don Campbell

Greetings everyone,

We have posted a new video about a journey through heartfelt poetry.

Reflections on love, memory, and life.

Inspiration to reconnect with what truly matters.

This poetry collection explores the emotions that define our lives—love, faith, patriotism, family, loss, and cherished memories. Each poem is inspired by real experiences: quiet mornings, childhood nostalgia, loyal pets, distant travels, and the meaning of home.

Perfect for anyone who loves reflective and emotional poetry, this collection offers sincere, thoughtful verses meant to be felt deeply rather than rushed. Check it out at the link below:

https://youtu.be/q1ZbtBX_nxg

I hope you enjoy this poetry sample. 

Your friend,

Don Campbell

Easter: A Shepherd’s Story

Enchanted Characters & Imagination

Easter: A Shepherd’s Story

Why Easter Eggs Are Colored — and the Boy Who First Named the Easter Eggers

Welcome to the very first post on Enchanted Characters & Imagination. If you’re new here, this is a place where stories breathe, characters wander in from unexpected corners, and a little imagination can turn an ordinary moment into something unforgettable.

So, let’s begin with a story that’s close to my heart — one that blends faith, history, and a touch of enchantment.

A Young Shepherd and a Flock Like No Other

Long before Easter baskets and pastel dyes, there was a young Bedouin shepherd boy named Eli, tending his flock in the hills outside Nazareth. His days were simple: guiding sheep and goats, watching the sky, and listening to the wind whisper through the olive trees.

But one morning, something extraordinary happened.

As the sun rose, he noticed a group of chickens unlike any he had ever seen. Their feathers shimmered with soft colors — blues, golds, pinks, greens — as if the dawn itself had brushed them with light. Curious, he followed them to their nesting place.

Inside the nests were eggs…
Not white.
Not brown.
But colored — softly, beautifully, naturally.

The boy laughed out loud, amazed. He gathered the hens and eggs carefully and carried them home, telling everyone he met about his magical flock. People asked him what he called these unusual birds.

He thought for a moment, then smiled.

“These are my Easter Eggers.”

And just like that, a name — and a tradition — was born.

Why This Story Matters

This tale reminds us that wonder often begins in small places: a hillside, a sunrise, a child’s imagination. It’s a story about noticing beauty, sharing joy, and believing that even the simplest creatures can carry a bit of magic.

It’s also the heart of my Easter book, A Shepherd’s Story, where this young boy’s discovery becomes a symbol of hope, color, joy, laughter, and new beginnings.

What You’ll Find on This Blog

As I continue building Enchanted Characters & Imagination, you’ll see:

• Stories from my books and the worlds behind them.
• Illustrations and character sketches.
• Notes from my travels between the Middle East, Europe, Arizona, and Kentucky.
• Occasional mischief, humor, and gentle sarcasm will sometimes follow from the critters that live inside these stories.
• Updates on new projects, videos, and collaborations.

This blog isn’t about being “live” or on camera. It’s about storytelling — plain and simple. Words, pictures, imagination. That’s all.

Thank You for Being Here

Starting something new at 73 feels a bit like opening a fresh notebook: exciting, hopeful, and full of promise and possibility. I’m glad you’re here for the journey.

More stories are on the way.

Don