“The Ugly Duckling” is one of those stories that most people seem to know, but very few have ever actually read. Until I started this post, I was one of those people. I’d probably read a picture book version as a kid, and I’d seen the odd short cartoon version, but I was surprised toContinue reading “Fairy Tale Facts: The Ugly Duckling”
Author Archives: Kate G. Jameson
To Grandmother’s House
She always knew like magic when we arrived. Flinging open her door and arms in welcome with kisses sweet as gingerbread. It was always a treat when to Grandmother’s house we went. Her kitchen warmed by sun by stove by love was always ready to feed the body and soul. HerContinue reading “To Grandmother’s House”
A Dark Mirror: What Subverted Archetypes Reveal
If I were to describe an isolated house in the woods that children are welcomed into for food and safety, would you know which fairy tale I was talking about? If you said Little Red Riding Hood, you’re right! But if you said Hansel and Gretel, you’re also right!
Adaptations and Retellings: Some Thoughts on Making Old Stories New
That’s not how it happened in the book. It’s the quintessential complaint of booklovers everywhere. Show us a movie or TV show adapted from a beloved book, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone with no criticisms or hesitation in voicing them. Some of that can probably be chalked up to a possessive sort ofContinue reading “Adaptations and Retellings: Some Thoughts on Making Old Stories New”
Papa’s Curse
In my last post, I talked about brainstorming for a writing contest. I wasn’t chosen as one of the winners, so I thought I’d share the story I came up with here instead. Enjoy!
How to Write Your Siren
What do you think of, when you hear the word “siren?” An alluring song? A beautiful mermaid beckoning from the water? Ships crashed against the base of a cliff? A blaring alarm? I recently submitted a short story to a magazine with a theme of Sirens for their current round of submissions, so sirens haveContinue reading “How to Write Your Siren”
7 Travel Tips I Learned From Fairy Tales
It’s become sort of second nature for me to draw connections to fairy tales in my everyday life now. Sometimes, it’s frustrating and distracting, but other times, well, I come up with new topics to write about on my blog.
Book Review: Trowbridge and Fye
Friend of the blog Carrie Anne Noble has a new book coming out tomorrow, and she was kind enough to share early access to an ebook ARC with me! So, what did I think of Trowbridge and Fye?
An Impossible Quest
Dear Fairy Godmother, I’ve found the girl of my dreams, but I’m worried her parents don’t approve of us. I feel like I’m constantly jumping through hoops trying to win their approval.
Fairy Tale Facts: The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
Spring is in the air, and it seems like the perfect time to explore a story centered on plants and growth. So let’s take a deeper look at The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter!
