Tag Archives: Brothers Grimm

Introducing the Twelve Dancing Princesses

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

Long-time readers may remember that for NaNo 2011, I wrote the first draft of a novel based around the fairy tale of The Twelve Dancing Princesses (or The Shoes That Were Worn to Pieces).  I’ve finally completed a revision of … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Round-up: Sleeping Beauty

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

A look at another classic fairy tale this week: Sleeping Beauty.  Like Cinderella, it shows up in the Brothers Grimm and in Charles Perrault.  Grimm gives us a very brief story, “Little Briar Rose,” about a princess who is cursed … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Round-Up: The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

I focus on fairy tale retellings often, and right now it’s the season for them, since I’m participating in the Once Upon a Time challenge.  I thought it would be fun–and maybe useful to someone–to spend a few Fridays gathering … Continue reading →

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The Witch’s Daughter

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Today’s short story is another one from my NaNo novel, told by my storytelling main character, Lyra.  You don’t have to know any background, except perhaps that her stories are heavily influenced by the Brothers Grimm, so feel free to … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who Followed the Birds

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

For Fiction Friday this week, I have another story-within-a-story from my NaNoWriMo novel.  Within the novel, this story reveals quite a bit about how my lead character is currently feeling about her life and especially her love interest.  Outside of … Continue reading →

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