A Letter to My Daughter A message specially for darling Juliet: here are the things in life that I wish I had known sooner Read More »
The Case for Romeo and Juliet Was this iconic couple actually in love? Here are many key factors of their story that people often forget …
Why All Fairy Tales Are About Hunger Fairy tales have one universal theme: they’re about hunger. Because we all have a desire for food, sex, or power.…
14 Reasons I Love the Winter I’ve heard enough reasons to hate the winter. Let’s talk about all of winter’s cozy, bookish, and magical delights …
9 Ways the Original Snow Queen is Nothing Like Frozen If you’re not familiar with this fairy tale, brace yourself. Disney took many, MANY liberties with their adaptation …
Rapunzel: A Hair-Raising Tale of Longing, Motherhood, and Sex This beloved fairy tale has some shocking hidden messages about womanhood, parenting, and desire …
10 Best Fairy Tale Tropes and Why I Love Them Tropes can be annoying, but we all have a shortlist of tropes we like. Here are ten that make me smile …
5 Reasons to Watch Kubo and the Two Strings This animated movie has magic, danger, and all the beauty of an original Japanese fairy tale …
How to Make the Most of Three Wishes There are three types of wishes: world-changing wishes, convenience wishes, and dream wishes …
Dating a Writer? 11 Romantic Ways to Express Your Love Here are 11 creative ways to pick the perfect gift or romantic gesture to spoil the author of your eye …