Category Archives: Fairy Tales
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
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
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
Which Fairy Tale Is Your Favorite?
Most of us grew up exposed to fairy tales, at least to some degree. My childhood experience with these fanciful stories came less from Disney, and more from lovely volumes filled with a variety of fairy stories. Of course, I … Continue reading
Death and Resurrection: Patterns in Folklore and Fantasy
“The world is full of resurrections. Every night that folds us up in darkness is a death; and those of you that have been out early, and have seen the first of the dawn, will know it–the day rises out … Continue reading
Are Fairy Stories Only for the Young?
Sometimes I encounter the perception that fairy tales and fantasy belong to children and teens, and those of a more mature outlook want “realistic” fare. These adults say they want books that delve into real life issues, a perspective that … Continue reading
Does Hope Lead to Clichéd Fiction?
Most people desire a sense of hope, particularly in troubled times, and one place they get a glimpse of what hope means is through story. Edward Kitsis, one of the writers for Lost and producer for the upcoming ABC series … Continue reading
The Laidly Worm and Other
Loathly Ladies of Lore
Most people have at least passing familiarity with Beauty and the Beast, a tale that has inspired many a speculative novel, but not with the similar stories that involve a cursed woman, such as The Laidly (or Laidley) Worm. This … Continue reading
Of Fairy Tales, Fear, and Faith
In light of recent discussions I’ve witnessed on the impact of fiction, I’d like to share a little something from GK Chesterton on fairy story: “Fairy tales, then, are not responsible for producing in children fear, or any of the … Continue reading
Veiled Rose by Anne Elisabeth Stengl:
A Review
Story Overview (Back Cover Copy) Rose Red trusts no one with her secret. She hides in the forest, her face veiled in rags, shunning the company of all save her old father and her nanny goat. Her life is bleak … Continue reading