Cinderella is, perhaps, one of the most well-known and well-loved fairy tale heroines. She’s certainly one of my favorites, with variations and versions of her featuring in cultures around the world, both ancient and modern. But Cinderella has faced her share of criticisms over the ages and different depictions. The one I see most oftenContinue reading “The Bold, The Brave, and The Bloodthirsty”
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Why I Reread Books (Again)
The plight of any reader is their ever-growing TBR list and the sinking realization that there are more books in the world than they have the time and access to read. That’s certainly the case for me. So it often shocks people to realize just how often I reread books. After all, why waste timeContinue reading “Why I Reread Books (Again)”
The Mightier Pen: Episode 6
Episode 6 of my D&D/writing podcast is up! Until next time, word nerds!
Myth or Magic: A Forgotten Face
Myth or Magic is back! That’s right, my favorite series that answers pressing questions and busts popular myths about fairy tales has returned with yet another question to answer. No one specifically submitted this question, but it’s one I’ve heard a lot over the years. Why didn’t the prince (or anyone else) recognize Cinderella? SometimesContinue reading “Myth or Magic: A Forgotten Face”
6 Essential Questions for Building a Magic System
World-building is one of my favorite parts of writing (and DMing – insert shameless plug for my new podcast style YouTube channel about D&D and storytelling). As a fantasy writer, one of my biggest challenges (but one I enjoy immensely, make no mistake) is creating magic systems. There are a lot of really great resourcesContinue reading “6 Essential Questions for Building a Magic System”
Channel Launch: The Mightier Pen
Surprise! I’ve been working on a secret project for a few months now, and it’s finally launched! It’s a new YouTube channel where I upload podcast-style videos exploring storytelling in D&D. If that sort of thing interests you, subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MightierPenDND. Until next time, word nerds!
4 Summer Fairy Tale Reads (and 4 on My TBR List)
Summer is the perfect time to kick back, soak up some sunshine, and relax with a refreshing drink and a good book (but then again, I feel the same way about curling up under a blanket with a hot drink in the winter, so I guess I just think any time is good time toContinue reading “4 Summer Fairy Tale Reads (and 4 on My TBR List)”
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”
A Hero or Villain?
Dear Fairy Godmother, My older brother is my hero. I’ve always looked up to him and tried to emulate the things he does. But recently, he did something that I just can’t seem to get past. I don’t want to go into detail, but to me, it seemed more like the action of a villain,Continue reading “A Hero or Villain?”
Tricksters: Chaos, Cleverness, and Change in Myth and Modern Story
What do rabbits, spiders, and fairies have in common? If you answered that they’re all associated with the trickster archetype in literature and folklore, then hypothetical cookies for you (or some other imaginary treat of your choice)!
Kate G. Jameson 