Tag Archives: Kate G Jameson

The Book Challenge

So this has been sitting on my computer for almost two months, but with all the craziness of moving and starting my job, I haven’t had a chance to edit and post it. But now I get to share this awesome (and long, sorry) video of me and two very special guests doing the bookContinue reading “The Book Challenge”

Character Types: The Beautiful Damsel

As much as it pains me to admit it, a good fairy tale isn’t complete without a damsel in distress. Damsels serve as the motivation for the hero. Whether it’s a charming prince fighting a dragon to save her or a poor lad trying to prove his worth, there’s always a girl involved with theContinue reading “Character Types: The Beautiful Damsel”

Part of a New World

Dear Fairy Godmother, I recently moved a long way from home. I don’t know anyone in this new place and I’m worried about settling in and being all own my own. Do you have any tips for making friends and not feeling quite so out of place? Sincerely, A Fish Out of Water

Fairy Tale Facts: Thumbelina

Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these. On the recommendation of my friend Julie, I’ll be talking about Thumbelina today. Thumbelina, or Tommelise as it was titled in the original Danish, was written by Hans Christian Andersen as a part of his first collection of fairy tales in 1835 and notContinue reading “Fairy Tale Facts: Thumbelina”

Author Crush: Jackson Pearce

So I forgot how busy I was going to be this weekend and didn’t work ahead. Hence, no video this week. And I’ll be gone next week, so no video then either. Sorry! But I still wanted to give you a reading recommendation, so you get this quick post. My March author crush is JacksonContinue reading “Author Crush: Jackson Pearce”

Character Types: The Prince

Prince Charming. Depending on who you are and how you grew up, you might have mixed reactions to the name. Some of you might sigh romantically, picturing your own version of the perfect man who you hope to meet some day. Some of you might sigh in frustration, cursing those stories and movies that haveContinue reading “Character Types: The Prince”