Fairy tales are a beautiful genre of literature, tracing cultural mindsets and priorities through time and across the globe. Their origin as oral tales makes them profoundly unique, as no two tellings were ever exactly the same. But at the same time, that can make it hard for anyone to trace their history. There haveContinue reading “The Brains Behind The Beauty (and the Beast)”
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Beyond the Page: 6 Fairy Tale Movies I Love
I have always been a bookworm, but when I think about what sparked my love of fairy tales, it’s not books that come to mind – it’s movies. I grew up on Disney VHS tapes, recorded movie musicals, and videos rented from a store or borrowed from the local library. And a large number ofContinue reading “Beyond the Page: 6 Fairy Tale Movies I Love”
Kate Reviews: Echo North
Check out a detailed review on my new Goodreads account! Until next time, word nerds!
Myth or Magic: A Cursed Child?
Myth or Magic is back, and I couldn’t be happier! Today we’re diving into one of my favorite animated movies. “Did the enchantress in Beauty and the Beast curse an actual child?” Julie P.
Conferences and Manuscripts
Hey, look who’s back! Until next time, word nerds!
The Problem With Little Things
If there’s one unspoken rule in writing, it’s that first drafts are inevitably awful. And it makes sense. First drafts are often an outpouring of half-formed ideas and random plot points. So when you start editing, it can be messy.
NaNo 2018: Recap and Reflections
50,000 words in 30 days? Check! I know. I’m crazy. But as stressful as the last month was, I managed to have a lot of fun as well. As I’m wrapping up NaNo 2018, I thought I’d reflect on the experience and share a few things I learned along the way. Some of these lessonsContinue reading “NaNo 2018: Recap and Reflections”
Kate G. Jameson 