The Grimm Chronicles Pretty Things A Robber Bridegroom Tale Author, Christine Haggerty Author Interview How does growing up in a rural area affect your writing today? Growing up rural, aka very poor, gives me a sort of a survival lens for all my stories. None of my POV characters have a wealthy background because I’m... Continue Reading →
Fairy Tale Endings You Never Suspected
Fairy Tale Endings You Never Suspected Where did Cinderella go after the ball? She ran off for shoe shopping at the new mall. Where did Aurora go once she had wakened? Down to the kitchen for poached eggs and bacon. Where did Jack go with the giant dispatched? Through all giant pockets to see what... Continue Reading →
She Had The Day to Wander
She Had The Day To Wander She had the day to wander so she strolled the forest edge, heard the mirth of fairies long at play, saw a rope-swing gaily swaying on a limb, inviting her to step into the woods and ask, Can I come? Can I play? They taught her fairy tales and... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt: Happily Ever After
"And they lived happily ever after.” Think about this line for a few minutes. Are you living happily ever after? If not, what will it take for you to get there? My first thought was "Bah! HumBug!". I've lived enough of life to know there is no 'Happily Ever After's'. They only exist in Fairy... Continue Reading →