Myth or Magic: A Simple Spell
A friend of mine recently posed an interesting question.
“The evil queen uses magic to change her appearance and poison Snow White. Why doesn’t she just use that magic to make Snow White uglier instead of going through the complicated process of trying to kill her?”
-Rachel
She makes a very good point. So I did what I always do in cases like this. I went to the original text. And there are three things I found that I think answer this question.
Where Artemis Fowl (2020) Went So Very Wrong
We’ve waited almost 20 years for this movie. And it was not good.
Until next time, word nerds!
Fairy or Fae
Fairy or faery? Which is correct spelling? Is there a difference? What do people mean when they say “fae”?
As an avid fan of fairy tales and fantasy books and movies, this is actually something I’ve been curious about for a long time. But as I started to dig into the subject, the information was a lot harder to find than I expected.
Kate Reviews: Ella Minnow Pea
I like to nerd out over books, ok?
Do you have a favorite pangram?
Until next time, word nerds!
Kate’s Writing Corner: Writing Habits
I’m creating a new section of videos that I’m calling “Kate’s Writing Corner”. It’s a place for me to answer (or try to, anyway) questions about writing! So if you have any questions you want me to answer, leave them in the comments below.
Until next time, word nerds!
The Topic of Grief
I think all of us who have watched a movie about a hero on a quest (or seen a Disney movie, for that matter) have noticed a common theme in those stories.
Dead parents.
I know, I know, that’s a super morbid thought. Why have I even brought it up?
Kate Reviews: Onward
I finally watched the latest Disney/Pixar movie: Onward!
Until next time, word nerds!
The Modern Fairy Tale
What ever happened to fairy tales?
Sure, we still see them in popular culture today, but as a genre, fairy tales seem to have faded into obscurity. Mostly, the term is applied to Disney movies or new adaptations.
And most writers, if they say they’re writing a fairy tale, really mean that they’re retelling a fairy tale they grew up hearing (like Cinderella or Beauty and the Beast). And there’s nothing wrong with that. At least, I hope not, since I’m one of those authors who rewrites fairy tales.
A Quick Quarantine Update
Not to worry, I’m still here!
It took a little juggling, but I’ve rearranged and updated my blog schedule (I had three weeks of posts centered around the release of the Mulan, but now that’s been delayed to July 24).
But never fear, the posts will keep coming!
Stay safe and healthy, word nerds!
Kate G. Jameson 