Tag Archives: fairy tales

The Moral of the Story

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Funny thing about stories with morals is that we typically grew up with them.  Then, we get upset when entertainment has messages.  Sure, there’s a trend of the message overshadowing the fun, but I’ve seen people get upset at the … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Happy National Fairy Tale Day

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is National Fairy Tale Day!  I was going to do a bunch of memes, but I thought it would be more fun to let people comment on the subject.  Most of us grew up with some fairy tales.  They … Continue reading →

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Can a Tower Princess Be Strong?

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Another big trope that has been loathed by many is the ‘Tower Princess’. While not always involving a tower, this is a female character who has been locked up.  She is the prize for the male hero after he finishes … Continue reading →

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Now Available: Cursed by the Fountain of Youth by Holly Kelly #fantasy #horror

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

We’re so thrilled to announce that Cursed by the Fountain of Youth is now available!!! This has been a year in the making. With a blend of true history and legends, you’ll be shocked and thrilled to see the history … Continue reading →

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Guest Post with Lucy D. Ford: Drite Visit

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

“Luke! Nyx! Where friends go?” Fizzle calls out. Crimson dragonfly wings move in a blur as the drite flits between branches and peers inside tree hollows. All is quiet in the forest of Visindor. The tiny red dragon hovers, grumbling. … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from The Cock of the South by C.S. Boyack

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

C. S. Boyack has a new book out called “The Cock of the South”. This is his first attempt at writing fantasy. It involves a group of conquered peoples banding together to ensure they have a place in the world. … Continue reading →

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End of an Era Revisit: Fairy Tale Rewriting Vs Fan Fiction

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This one is from September 2013.  You wouldn’t believe how many of my old posts lost their pictures, especially those that were picture only.  Yikes. A question came to mind from a comment made.  Fan fiction is an odd area … Continue reading →

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THE HOPETELLER IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE FOR $1.25! Book Blurb: Humanity has been driven into the wilderness by the ‘Invaders’. They have been forced to live as colonies in the wilderness where survival is a daily struggle. Hope becomes harder and … Continue reading →

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A Cavalcade of Goals and Updated Hopeteller Cover

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is being done in advance again because I’ll be at a petting zoo with the toddler by the time this goes live.  Same thing with all the tweets this weekend.  It’s been quite a few weekends where I’m busy … Continue reading →

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‘The Hopeteller’

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Just a quick update as to the novella project entitled: ‘THE HOPETELLER’.  This is a combination of post-apocalyptic journal and fairy tale.  Well, I just finished it and now it’s up to editing and cover art.  Both should be done … Continue reading →

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