A perennial question from interviewers is a variation of what books were important to me growing up or becoming a writer. In short, which books were formative. There are a…Continue readingThe books that formed me
behance.vo.llnwd.net Where the Wild Things Are A 2-part jack o’lantern of a beloved children’s book. (Carved by Maniac Pumpkin Carvers) 18 Literary Pumpkins for creative carvers Celebrate Halloween and literature…Continue readingA Bookish Halloween
Well, my five candidates would be: Sulamith Wolfing, Hedgehog Studios 1) The Little Mermaid (Hans Christian Andersen) – the ORIGINAL version, thank you – the tragic one, no Caribbean singing…Continue readingWhich fairytales are best?
The other day we tripped over a movie on TV – “Snow White: A Tale of Terror”, vintage 1997. I’m always one for a good re-telling of a good old…Continue readingUnhappily ever after…
What does a narcissistic flying reptile that loves the taste of crispy dwarves have in common with a beetle that shoots hot, caustic liquid from its butt? More than you…Continue readingHow do dragons breath fire?