A Cupid’s History
The history of Cupid is much more interesting than the images we have of him as a cherub with tiny wings. Once upon a time he was a Greek warrior god with the power to grant love however, and to whomever, he wanted.
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The Fairytale of the White Snake
A storybook retelling of “The White Snake” paired with my thoughts on what this fairytale reveals about knowledge, empathy, and the ways small kindnesses shape our lives.
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Inspiration from St. Valentine
February is home to Valentine’s Day, one of my favorite holidays. It has a tragic, courageous, and romantic history that inspired my first romantic suspense novel Every Deep Desire whose opening scene occurs on Valentine’s Day.
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St. Brigid: A Heroine For Our Times
Today is the Feast Day for St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland. As a woman who defied the Irish kings of her day, her story is one of courage and determination and perserverance.
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The Little Match Girl: A Winter Fairytale
The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen is a timeless winter fairy tale about poverty, hope, and compassion. And today I’m writing about the story’s origins, meaning, and enduring importance.
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The Twelve Months: A Winter Folktale
The Twelve Months is a classic winter folktale about kindness, seasons, and quiet magic that resonates during the winter months.
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East of the Sun and West of the Moon
“East of the Sun and West of the Moon” is a classic Norwegian fairy tale, and it’s one of the most powerful (and romantic) stories in the fairy-tale canon.
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Epiphany: The Day the Waiting Ended
The Epiphany is the last of the 12 Days of Christmas. To celebrate, here’s a brief history of the day’s meaning and a bread recipe that is sure to bring you luck!
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The Snow Queen: A Love Story Written in Ice and Tears
Today I’m talking about Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, examining love, emotional distance, and why Gerda’s journey remains a powerful blueprint for enduring love stories.
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A Tale of Two Kings
As the seasons turn, so does an ancient story about the Holly King and the Oak King, a myth of light and shadow, growth and rest, and the quiet promise that the light always returns.
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A Poinsettia for Christmas
The history of poinsettias at Christmastime is rooted in a legend of young girl from Mexico filled with symbolism, culture, and long, difficult journey to South Carolina.
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Merry Christmas Said the Spider
Merry Christmas! I love stories about this season, but this tale about the faith of a baby spider is my favorite. I hope you enjoy it–and the day–as well.
