A little over a year ago, I sat down to write a story for an anthology call seeking stories about Baba Yaga. And down the rabbit hole I went. As I followed the trail of this enigmatic witch in Slavic folklore, I was reminded that there are many versions of the cunning character. In someContinue reading “Into the Forest: Anthology Release Day!”
Category Archives: Fairy Tales
Fairy Tale Poetry Workshop
This weekend, I’ll be running a two-hour poetry workshop as part of the three-day virtual event Writing Poetry in the Dark, hosted by Raw Dog Screaming Press. In addition to my live workshop (via Zoom), participants can interact with other contributors featured in the forthcoming book Writing Poetry in the Dark. Featured poets include MichaelContinue reading “Fairy Tale Poetry Workshop”
Musings on Poetry and the Art of Collaboration
After a some time away from poetry while working on a novel-length book, my return to the genre came with a new appreciation of the form. I start my mornings with poetry. If I’m not writing poems, I’m reading them. One of my goals last year was to work on a poetry collection featuring fairyContinue reading “Musings on Poetry and the Art of Collaboration”
The Tower (ARCANA)
I’m excited to share my work with ARCANA —an innovative project based in Munich, Germany. Each participating writer was given the task of composing a piece of flash or a poem based on based on a specific card in the Major Arcana. When I opened that invitation, I found that I’d been assigned The Tower—Continue reading “The Tower (ARCANA)”
Publication Round-UP
My poem “Fairy Tale Prohibition” is out now at Alphanumeric. This piece examines cautionary themes in familiar fairy tales and the consequences that come from breaking the rules. This piece draws threads from more than a dozen fairy tales. Can you identify them all? In addition to Alphanumeric, this poem can be read in NonBinaryContinue reading “Publication Round-UP”
A Short Story Sale & A Celebration of Fairy Tales
As a fan of fairy tales and myth, I’m always on the lookout for new takes on old narratives. Last year, specialty publisher Air & Nothingness Press captured my attention with a lovely book filled with fairy tale mash-ups that had been retold in a variety of genres. I was hooked. I backed the KickstarterContinue reading “A Short Story Sale & A Celebration of Fairy Tales”
New Release & Stoker News
I’m thrilled to announce that my story “The Certainty of Silence” was released in the Sci-Fi & Scary charity anthology Twisted Anatomy: A Body Horror Anthology. This story was written as a protest against domestic violence. This fairy tale mash-up of “Bluebeard” and “Little Mermaid” also includes nods to the sirens found in mythology, EdgarContinue reading “New Release & Stoker News”
Registration Open for Spring 2021 Workshops
Registration for the Spring session of Intersections: Science Fiction, Fairy Tales and Myth is open! There will only be two sections available; time and day for workshops will be determined according to participant availability. One of these has already been filled. There are only five seats remaining to be claimed. Workshops will begin the first week of MarchContinue reading “Registration Open for Spring 2021 Workshops”
Fairy Tale Salon-Open Registration
Things are changing at The Storied Imaginarium! In addition to new self-paced courses and upcoming workshop opportunities, we are launching the new Fairy Tale Salon series in October Friday (10/9) in the U.S. & Canda/Saturday (10/10 in Australia). The first salon features author and artist Kathleen Jennings, who will be joining us online for twoContinue reading “Fairy Tale Salon-Open Registration”
August News
My birthday is right around the corner (August 31), which makes all the good news I’ve received lately even more enjoyable. On August 23, Hath No Fury was released into the world. This gorgeous anthology hold special meaning for me as it contains my “Jack and the Beanstalk”/”Rappaccini’s Daughter” mash-up “A Seed Planted,” which wasContinue reading “August News”
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