As I was choosing what tale to talk about this week, I was surprised that I hadn’t covered this one sooner. But I haven’t, so today I will! The Snow Queen was written by Han Christian Anderson, first published in 1844 (December 21, 1844, to be exact, almost 170 years ago to the day!). It providedContinue reading “Winter Tales: The Snow Queen”
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Winter Tales: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
It’s getting closer and closer to Christmas, so for the next few weeks, I’m going to highlight some tales that are centered around Christmas or winter. To start us off, one of the most classic Christmas stories: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffmann. The story, first published in 1816, was turned into a balletContinue reading “Winter Tales: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”
Flash Fiction
I got some exciting news today. A flash fiction piece I wrote has been accepted for publication! I’m pretty stoked for this opportunity. Some of you might be asking, “What is flash fiction?” It’s a form of writing that’s been gaining popularity over the last few years. It’s called flash fiction because it tells aContinue reading “Flash Fiction”
Fairy Tale Facts: The Goose Girl
Today I’ll introduce you to yet another Grimm’s fairy tale, The Goose Girl, first published in 1815. What’s It About? A young princess is being sent to a neighboring kingdom by her widowed mother to marry the prince there. She leaves with her maid and her magical horse, Falada. Along the way, the princess loses theContinue reading “Fairy Tale Facts: The Goose Girl”
What Just Happened?
Guys I did it! I did the thing! You know the one, right? That means that I won the thing! Cause I did all the stuff! Sorry, but my brain is having trouble wording right now. See, I just finished writing 50,ooo (yes, FIFTY THOUSAND) words in 30 DAYS! I’m a little bit in shock.Continue reading “What Just Happened?”
Fairy Tale Facts: The Wild Swans
The Wild Swans is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, first published in 1838. I’ve recently discovered this story and I love it! What’s it About? The story follows a young princess with eleven older brothers. (Has anyone else noticed that in fairy tales, 12 seems to be a common number of children to have?Continue reading “Fairy Tale Facts: The Wild Swans”
I Want to Hear from You!
Over the course of this semester in school, I’ve been taking a class that covers the use of social media to create a platform for writers. Part of that has been the creation (or in my case, adjusting) of a blog. I’ve tried some new things, like series, and changed the look a few times.Continue reading “I Want to Hear from You!”
Fairy Tale Facts: 12 Dancing Princesses
I’ve decided to start a new series! As I was working on my Evolution of Fairy Tales series, I realized that there are a lot of fairy tales that aren’t well known or haven’t changed too much since their appearance. So I’m going to use this new series to highlight these stories, as well asContinue reading “Fairy Tale Facts: 12 Dancing Princesses”
Recommendation: Beauty and the Beast
Today’s recommendation is not a direct adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. It’s an adaptation of a similar tale, East of the Sun and West of the Moon, a Norwegian fairy tale. It’s called East, by Edith Pattou. The story follows Rose, a young girl from a poor family. A White Bear appears at her family’s door oneContinue reading “Recommendation: Beauty and the Beast”
Evolution of Fairy Tales: Beauty and the Beast
Alright! Today we get back to the Evolution of Fairy Tales series with Beauty and the Beast. I’ll compare the traditional 1756 French tale by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont (shortened to Beaumont for time-saving purposes) to the 1991 Disney film. The Story Begins Beaumont: Belle is one of three sisters, daughters of a wealthy merchant. HerContinue reading “Evolution of Fairy Tales: Beauty and the Beast”
Kate G. Jameson 