I wrote this essay a long, long time ago for one of my writing classes. My writing has improved since then, but it is a fun essay, and I thought you might enjoy it. Happy Reading! *** As the knight rode up the hill, he watched the skies for the loathsome dragon. It had … Continue reading Dragons and the Fae: Myths and Misunderstandings
Category: Fantasy
The Keeper’s Ballad
This poem has a long history. The idea started with a character I created last year while I was reading a book. I called her the Keeper. I did not place her in a specific realm until sometime later, but she came to be a part of a place I call The Realm of Fantasy, … Continue reading The Keeper’s Ballad
Cinderella’s Redemption
Everyone knows the story "Cinderella"—or at least, they should. After all, different versions of the fairy tale exist all over the world. Today though, I want to look at the European version. If you've never heard of Cinderella, here's a brief synopsis: a young orphaned girl is enslaved by her evil stepmother and stepsisters, and … Continue reading Cinderella’s Redemption