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Cinderella’s Hearth: In a Dark, Dark Room, by Kate Wolford
It would have been sensible and coherent if I had done a sleep series during the many months FTM’s focus was on “Sleeping Beauty,” this...

Fairy Tale Magazine
Jun 24 min read


Review by Kelly Jarvis:The Hawkman: A Fairy Tale of the Great War by Jane Rosenberg Laforge
“This is a story about a man who thought he was a bird and the woman who helped him find his humanity again.” With this stunning opening,...

Fairy Tale Magazine
May 292 min read


Cinderella’s Hearth: Oh No—It’s Summer, by Kate Wolford
I don’t know about where you are, but as usual, summer has arrived far too early in Northern Indiana, and the ever-hotter weather has...

Fairy Tale Magazine
May 192 min read


Review by Kelly Jarvis: Spells for Success by Lauren Parker
Spells for Success: 40 Spells to Set Intentions and Manifest Everyday Wins is a box filled with beautifully illustrated and laminated...

Fairy Tale Magazine
May 152 min read


Cinderella’s Hearth: The Hammiest Casserole, by Kate Wolford
With Mother’s Day coming this week, I thought sharing this brunch casserole recipe might help some readers find the perfect dish for next...

Fairy Tale Magazine
May 52 min read


Review by Kelly Jarvis: The Thorn Key: Fairy Tales in Verse by Jeana Jorgensen
The Thorn Key: Fairy Tales in Verse , is a stunning collection of poetic fairy tale retellings and examinations. Jeana Jorgensen invites...
Kelly Jarvis
May 13 min read


Cinderella’s Hearth: Thieves Cleaning Recipe, by Kate Wolford
Poor Cinderella. You know those filthy ashes and all the kitchen scraps she had to deal with made her miserable. She probably had to slop...

Fairy Tale Magazine
Apr 213 min read


Review by Kelly Jarvis: The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett
The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett is a magical middle grade novel written in the tradition of Anne of Green Gables . The book...

Fairy Tale Magazine
Apr 172 min read


Briar & Thorn Is Here!
We are delighted to present The Sleeping Beauty Issue! Scroll down for a list of featured authors, and first lines for each piece in...
Madeline Mertz
Apr 156 min read


Cinderella’s Hearth: Did Cinderella Watch the Stars? By Kate Wolford
Cinderella lends herself to so many situations, it’s no wonder that her story shows up all over the world and is much older than you may...

Fairy Tale Magazine
Apr 72 min read
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