Dear Fairy Godmother, I’ve been out in the world on my own for several years now. I’ve got a great career, a little place I’ve made my home, and a fantastic group of friends. By all accounts, I have a happy, successful life. However . . .
Author Archives: Kate G. Jameson
Making Magic (Systems)
Spell and curses, potions and enchantments. I just love magic, don’t you? It makes the worlds and stories in the books we read just come alive. But creating that magic takes a little more effort than waving a wand and saying “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo.” Not everyone makes their magic systems the same way, but IContinue reading “Making Magic (Systems)”
Kate Reviews: Wishtress
Fairy Tale Facts: Snow-White and Rose-Red
In 1815, the Brothers Grimm published their second volume of collected fairy tales. It contained over 70 different tales, including The Goose Girl and today’s topic: Snow-White and Rose-Red. The full story can be read here, but I wanted to take a look into it today.
Back in Action!
The Difficulty of Art
Art isn’t always pretty. And it certainly isn’t always easy. A brief update about what’s been going on lately.
Kate Reviews: The Blood of Stars Duology
Elizabeth Lim is a genius and I’ve already pre-ordered her next book. It’s a Wild Swans retelling, which is only one of my favorite fairy tales.
A Fairy Tale or What?
Is there a difference between myths, legends, and fairy tales?
Word Inventions
Kate Reviews: The Mermaid’s Sister
Despite some technical difficulties this weekend, there’s a new review up!
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