Author Archives: Sarah Sawyer
Interview with Anne Elisabeth Stengl (Part One)
I’m pleased to welcome Anne Elisabeth Stengl, author of Christian fairy tale novels Heartless, Veiled Rose, and the soon-to-release Moonblood. She has much to say on topics that will be of interest to readers and writers of fantasy alike, so … Continue reading
Steampunk Insects
I must confess, I’m not a big fan of insects, but these steampunk versions have enough whimsey to appeal to my interest in all things speculative. My imagination quickly started running with ways such automatons could be used, and I … Continue reading
Christian Fantasy News and Releases, February 2012
Though they say never to judge a book by its cover, I’m intrigued by the design of I Am Ocilla, and the hint of conflict promised by the dragon reflected in the eye of a woman. Based on the description, … Continue reading
Tale as Old as Time: The Art and Making of Beauty and the Beast
If you’re interested in fairy tales, you’ll likely want to read Tale as Old as Time, a non-fiction exploration of the creative process that transformed the familiar story of Beauty and the Beast to the Disney film that many of … Continue reading
The Greatest Adventure
My childhood years were a feast for the imagination, and for that I’ll always be thankful. Books were in abundant supply–stories of the best sorts that encouraged thought and creativity–and plenty of time for play and exploration also provided fodder … Continue reading
The Tolkien Professor
Fantasy Resources
Would you be interested in listening to a PhD in medieval literature lecture on Tolkien? Most of us don’t have time (or perhaps finances) to take college classes at will, but The Tolkien Professor website makes it possible to listen … Continue reading
American Folklore and Fantasy
If I trace my lineage back, it goes to Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany, and an assortment of other European countries. No small wonder then, that I identify with the folklore from those regions, which provides the roots for much … Continue reading
Upcoming Fairy Tale Films
Over the last few years, a record number of filmmakers have turned toward fairy tales for inspiration, and in 2012 alone, an intriguing assortment of fairy tale films will release, not to mention the continued airing of fairy tale television … Continue reading
Mythic Creature: The Yale
Name: Yale or eale or centicore Appearance: Roughly the size of a hippopotamus or a large horse, the yale borrowed features from beasts as diverse as a lion and a wild boar. Depending on the legend, its body predominantly resembled … Continue reading
Mere Morality in Fiction
Christianity means more than adhering to a certain set of principles, more than observance of the law, as Jesus made quite clear in his dealings with the Pharisees. Though most of us see this as a very basic truth, one … Continue reading