Category Archives: fairy tales

Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland inspired short story

“But I don’t want to go among the mad people,” Alice remarked. “Oh, you can’t help that,” said the cat: “we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” “How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice. “You must be,” said the cat, “Or you wouldn’t have come here.” From “Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland” by Lewis …

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What’s in a (Character) Name?

I’m trying to find a name to fit my romantic comedy’s female main character. Right now I have a placement name of Lexi Dylan, but it doesn’t fit her well, and I think it may be a little too cliché.  To me, the names of my characters are just as important as any other aspect …

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Fairy Tale inspired short story: The Kingdom of Pillars

This is a light supernatural fairy tale combining  “Beauty and the Beast” and fairies – I’m not sure of the exact date, but it is at least a few years old. The Kingdom of Pillars  by Dorlana Vann “I didn’t do anything!” “Do you want father’s wings to be taken off? Is that what you want? …

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FREE Kindle Ebook – Silverweed: a supernatural fairy tale

Hi Friends, The Kindle edition of Silverweed: a supernatural fairy tale will be free Sunday Sept 30, 2012.  It is a werewolf, Little Red Riding Hood inspired, young adult novel.  The links are below. I have more info about the book here about Silverweed    Here is the blurb: Once upon a time Granny was attacked by …

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My First Fairy Tale Inspired Short Story

After watching the movie, Snow White & the Huntsman, I was reminded of my very first fairy tale inspired short story. Circu 1993-94 Phone Calls and Dwarfs by Dorlana Vann “Hello,” she answered her phone for the third time since I sat down. “I told you not to call me anymore.”  I didn’t hear the phone …

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My Thoughts on Snow White & the Huntsman

Spoiler Alert! I wasn’t able to go to the movies and watch Snow White & the Huntsman. But I was so looking forward to the DVD, even though all I’d heard about it were bad reviews. My husband surprised me with the movie yesterday, and I guess I’m crazy (more like a crazy fairy tale …

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