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Throwback Thursday: Magicians for Good and Ill by Judd Baroff
Editor’s note: The structure of this story is pretty traditional, but with some surprising little details. A very satisfying read, so...
The Fairy Tale Magazine
Jun 14, 20234 min read


Book Review: The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman
If Alice Hoffman isn’t my favorite writer, she’s pretty close. I’ve read all of her novels—many more than once, and today, I have a short...
The Fairy Tale Magazine
Jun 13, 20231 min read


CLASSIC TALES: The Mermaid, Re-told by Lyonesse
Editor's Note: Can a mermaid ever be tamed and live a fully human life? That's the question behind today's classic tale from the book,...
The Fairy Tale Magazine
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Book Review: Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara
Psyche and Eros is the latest novel-length re-telling of a classic story from Greek mythology. Part myth and part fairy tale, the book...
The Fairy Tale Magazine
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Kate's Picks: The Song of the Sea Issue
Check out Kate's fabulous finds that you can enjoy, too! This week's pick: Song of the Sea Issue Well, I’ve been missing in action on my...
The Fairy Tale Magazine
Jun 4, 20231 min read


Book Review: American Mermaid by Julia Langbein
American Mermaid is an interesting novel about a Connecticut high school English teacher, Penelope Schleeman, who has written a...
The Fairy Tale Magazine
May 31, 20232 min read


Kate's Picks: Glass & Feathers
Check out Kate's fabulous finds that you can enjoy, too! This week's pick: Glass and Feathers I know that I’ve been pushing the...
The Fairy Tale Magazine
May 28, 20231 min read


Throwback Thursday: A Recipe for Simple Syrup by Lauren Parker
Editor’s note: The detailed recipe. The anger. The boiling. The crows. We couldn't resist this one. Enjoy! Queen's Wreath will tickle the...
The Fairy Tale Magazine
May 24, 20231 min read


Book Review: Stone Blind, Medusa's Story by Natalie Haynes
Medusa is well known as a monster with snakes for hair and a deadly stare. But, to quote Natalie Haynes's Greek myth retelling, “We’ll...
The Fairy Tale Magazine
May 23, 20232 min read


CLASSIC TALES: The Fairies & The Dandelion by Abbie Phillips Walker
Editor's Note: Have you ever wondered why dandelions have yellow blossoms that become fluffy white caps? Well, today The Fairy Tale...
The Fairy Tale Magazine
May 17, 20233 min read
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