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Fairytale Revisionist Writings

Stories re-written by me

Happily Ever After by the Fairytale Feminista

February 19, 2019February 18, 2019 / FairytaleFeminista / 6 Comments

I’ve been writing about happily ever after a lot lately—questioning its validity, holding it up to a modern lens—and it got me thinking… What is happily ever after in a fairy tale sense? I can’t speak to everyone’s needs and feelings, but I know what it would take for me to consider any popular fairy … Continue reading Happily Ever After by the Fairytale Feminista

Feminista’s Reads-in-Progress

August 28, 2018 / FairytaleFeminista / Leave a comment

You've heard it before: if you want to be a writer, be a reader first. Well, that's never been a problem for me! However, with all the unexpected marketing hassles work learning experiences I've been undergoing, it's taking me longer than usual to finish a book. But I have a few on the fire that … Continue reading Feminista’s Reads-in-Progress

FTBC The Fairy

August 7, 2018August 3, 2018 / FairytaleFeminista / 2 Comments

FFT readers, I have a confession to make. I accidentally used this story as a post a few weeks ago entitled, Diamonds or Toads. I wrote, in detail, the plot as well as my feelings about its subject matter, which you can read about here.   With that said, I still want to know your … Continue reading FTBC The Fairy

Real life Fairy tale

May 23, 2018May 24, 2018 / FairytaleFeminista / Leave a comment

I've been thinking about the recent royal wedding. It's almost impossible to avoid. The news is still buzzing about the dress, the service, the traditional-meets-modern theme, and of course, the biracial thing. I don't want to write about any of that. I want to write about us. We, and I mean the folks on the … Continue reading Real life Fairy tale

The Valiant Little Tailor and Other Brave Declarations

July 27, 2014 / FairytaleFeminista / 7 Comments

If ever there was a fairy tale character to look up to, I think Grimm’s The Valiant Little Tailor should be at the top of the list. Here was a man who had no problems telling the world about his amazing deed, even though the “seven in one stroke” he killed were only flies who … Continue reading The Valiant Little Tailor and Other Brave Declarations

Sympathy for the Devil?

May 31, 2014 / FairytaleFeminista / 4 Comments

There's a new school of thought roaming the halls for fiction. I've referred to it in the past as revisionist fairy tale history. The stories handed down through the generations are very clearly morality tales all with the same basic message--being good is better than being bad. There are myriad ways to put that, but … Continue reading Sympathy for the Devil?

“Jack” and the Beanstalk

May 2, 2014 / FairytaleFeminista / 4 Comments

I think we can all agree that, on the whole, fairy tales try to teach us something about life. Usually there are warnings about the dangers of taking a dark path, talking to strangers, and not minding your elders. Others show how goodness can reap its own rewards and sometimes a castle and a title … Continue reading “Jack” and the Beanstalk

Magic and Mayhem VII

December 16, 2013 / FairytaleFeminista / Leave a comment

“Are you sure this is the only way?” asked her companion. “Bronwen seems to think so and Uriel is getting suspicious. Why else would he go through this farce of trying to marry me off to someone who can learn what we do at night,” replied Mariana. “We know nothing of military tactics and have … Continue reading Magic and Mayhem VII

Magic and Mayhem Part V

November 18, 2013 / FairytaleFeminista / 3 Comments

A week later in the council, Uriel brought up a delicate matter before those present. He waited until he had a full audience to make sure none would miss the opportunity to hear his words. “You Highness, an alarming report has come to my attention. I believe the princesses have been sneaking out of the … Continue reading Magic and Mayhem Part V

Magic and Mayhem Part IV

November 4, 2013 / FairytaleFeminista / Leave a comment

Magic and Mayhem Part I Magic and Mayhem Part II Magic and Mayhem Part III The next morning, Princess Amara left with her father on a week’s progress. All in attendance thought that she looked every inch a princess with a new gown, satin slippers, and a regal bearing. If any noted that she also … Continue reading Magic and Mayhem Part IV

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