Writing and Thoughts
A place to share snippets of my writing as well as fairy tale thoughts and ideas.
More Than Just a Crown: Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast is perhaps one of the oldest fairy tales we know, with origins extending as far back as Greek mythology where parallels
To Curse a Black Swan
To Curse a Black Swan: A Retelling of Swan Lake by Leialoha Humphreys (Shattered Tales book 8) Many years ago, Ayane and her father fled
Author Interview: Alesha Adamson
Self-described as an “accidental author,” Alesha Adamson crafts beautiful stories of fairytales, adventure, and romance.
More Than Just a Crown: Little Red Riding Hood
The story of “Little Red Riding Hood” is one of the most well-known fairy tales we have today. Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm wrote
Author Interview: Celeste Baxendell
Celeste Baxendell writes complicated plots with real characters that draw you in and hold you captive till the very last page.
More Than Just a Crown: Rumpelstiltskin
“Rumpelstiltskin” is a tale of power: the power to control magic and power over other people. Yet, as with many timeless fairy tales, this story’s
Author Interview: Mary Mecham
Mary Mecham is the author of several fairy tale retellings, a disability advocate, and a generally super-inspiring person!
Autumn Releases
As the halcyon days of Summer give way to Autumn, the crisp air is filled with scents that bring us comfort and bid us curl up with a book.
And this list of fall releases will give you all the excuses you need to curl up with a hot drink, cozy blankets, and your favorite candle.
Snow White
Thanks to Walt Disney’s first feature length animation movie in 1937, “Snow White” has become one of the most beloved of fairy tales. It was
Author Interview: Camille Peters
Camille Peters led the multi-author collaboration, A Villain’s Ever After, and is the author of the long-running Kingdom Chronicles, and other fantasy novels. Tell us
More Than Just a Crown: The Frog Prince
Once upon a time, in the enchanting world of folklore and fairy tales, the Brothers Grimm crafted a captivating story known as “The Frog Prince.”
Author Interview: J.M. Stengl
J. M. Stengl writes stories full of hope and light. When she’s not writing, she’s wrangling cats and grandchildren, perfecting pastry, and working with model