fairy tales

  • Fantasy Checklist Challenge: Fairy Tale Retellings

    ~posted by Jenny C. I love a good fairy tale; both the originals and all the myriad sorts of retelling. My very favorites, though, are the ones that keep that darkness that’s inherent in many fairy tales, and add infinite embroideries onto a familiar cloth. One of the best examples of the sheer variety possible… Continue reading

  • New twists on old tales

    Since watching Fractured Fairy Tales on TV as a child, traditional stories with a twist have grabbed my attention and delighted my soul.  Young children today, who are just learning what to expect in a story, are tickled when a story takes an unusual turn.  Playing with expectations develops narrative skills — and a sense… Continue reading

  • Fairy tales for grown ups

    Some stories we love hearing over and over again. Folktales told worldwide over the centuries have amazing similarities of theme, style and even in presentation. Some of the most dramatic fairy tales capture our hearts and imaginations even today. Sometimes authors re-imagine than old story from another perspective. At times authors prefer to write new… Continue reading