For the #ArtAdventCalendar, a print I made for #FolktaleWeek23 Sea prompt. It’s a linocut of one of my favourite mythological creatures: the Zaratan, here in my print a giant sea turtle disguised as an island. There’s a small campfire on the supposed beach, and a sailing ship from the age of exploration nearby.
“There is a story that is told in all lands and throughout all history -
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I love T Kingfisher! I particularly like her comment I read somewhere about the saint of steel trilogy. Something along the lines of: I set out to write a fluffy romance, but I've been informed that fluffy romances generally contain fewer severed heads
16 free fantasy stories referencing fairy tales/ classical stories!
My #DHD fairy tale, Distracted Magic, is among them, referencing both Hans Christian Andersen and Aesop's fables, with an overall Alice in Wonderland feel!
Right now I am rereading "The Mask of Mirrors" by M A Carrick (actually a pen name for a pair of professional women fantasy writers) It is the first in a new trilogy that is not to be missed.
Today's release: Speculation Publications' folklore/fairy tale anthology - Yule: Tales for the Winter Solstice.
During the cold winter months, we mirror the Earth as she lies quiet, waiting for the return of warm days. We gather around yule fires and perform rituals to lure back the sun. Drinking wassail...
Night Light is the perfect bedtime story book ! Inspired by the Zodiac and the stars, Jeanne K. Johnson created wonderful adventures full of courage, compassion and magic. Beautifully illustrated, the book contains six tales. It is the perfect addition to any fairytale and folktale ‘s lovers’ library.
If #Halloween season has you in the mood for a creepy mix of a Grimm-like #FairyTale and, say, situations the House of Atreus might well understand, check out Nathan Grover's new #ShortStory over at Ergot!