Fairy Tales and Fantasy
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.
Art isn’t always pretty. And it certainly isn’t always easy. A brief update about what’s been going on lately.
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.
Now, this may come as a surprise to some of you, but I read a lot of fairy tales.
Shocking, I know.
Lately I’ve been making an effort to read fairy tales from around the world, instead of just the Grimm Brothers, Charles Perrault, or Hans Christian Andersen. But I’ve discovered an interesting thing happens when you search for fairy tales around the world.
The lists aren’t accurate.
Continue reading “A Fairy Tale or What?”Despite some technical difficulties this weekend, there’s a new review up!
As I get closer to finishing this draft of my novel (draft #5, for those keeping count), my focus has shifted toward beta readers. I’ve mentioned them a few times and lots of people I’ve talked to aren’t sure what they are or what they do. So I’m going to answer some of the common questions I’ve gotten.
Continue reading “What’s the Deal With Beta Readers?”By 1843, Hans Christian Andersen was a well known writer. His 1837 publication of “The Little Mermaid” had thrust him into the international spotlight. His 1843 collection, the first volume of “New Fairy Tales”, included yet another popular tale, “The Nightingale.”
Despite being less well known today, “The Nightingale” is actually a story I’ve known and loved for years. So let’s dive in!
Continue reading “Fairy Tale Facts: The Nightingale”
Kate G. Jameson