Published in Fairy Tales, Myths, & Legends·PinnedMember-onlyThe Princess and the Blue RoseA old-fashioned retelling of a Chinese folktale — A long time ago, there was a little kingdom that was ruled by a old king. He had but one daughter, who was as lovely as the dawn. The legend of her beauty carried far and wide, and many wealthy merchants and princes desired her hand. The princess refused to…Fiction8 min readFiction8 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhat’s a Web Novel and Why Are They Exciting for Writers?The new publishing method that’s already a multi-billion dollar industry — Since the dawn of the internet, writers have been sharing fiction with readers online. Across the web, websites became spaces for writers to post their stories, find an audience, and hone their craft. Suddenly, anyone with an internet connection and a computer could publish their writing for anyone to read…Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Published in Fairy Tales, Myths, & Legends·PinnedMember-onlyThe Tale of Lí Ban, the Mermaid Saint of IrelandA recounting of an ancient legend — In Northern Ireland, there is a vast lake known as Lough Neagh… It is the largest freshwater lake in Ireland and the British Isles, and is thought to have formed over 400 million years ago from tectonic events… According to ancient tales in Ireland, however, the lake’s origin story is…Legend9 min readLegend9 min read
PinnedMember-onlySpring Days from Long Ago and Far AwayA collection of 19th century paintings with wistful vibes, plus a song recommendation — Since last month, I’ve been binging art with Spring landscapes now that the weather is changing. As I flipped through webpages, there were a few paintings I ran across that felt as though they belonged to a set. They seemed linked together, even though they were completely unconnected works —…Art3 min readArt3 min read
Published in A Thousand Lives·PinnedMember-onlyThe Triple Decker Novel, a Victorian Moneymaking SchemeBefore the age of the free public library, for-profit libraries got sneaky — In the 21st century, we take a lot for granted… but did you know that reading a newly-released novel as a single book is one of them? For much of the 19th century in Britain, breaking a single novel into parts and selling it as three volumes was a standard…Books5 min readBooks5 min read
Jan 23What I’m Reading: Shinto deities, an Old World fairy tale, the least dangerous big cats, and moreYes, I am copying the Medium Staff with this post. Supposedly there are ways for readers to help recommend stories in development at the Medium labs, but I’m impatient. 😉 Hope you enjoy these recommendations! I’m thinking about making this a semi-weekly thing until I get the recommend-to-your-followers button that…Recommended Reads4 min readRecommended Reads4 min read
Published in Fairy Tales, Myths, & Legends·Jan 19Member-onlyWhat is the Meaning of a Blue Rose? | Flower Symbolism & HistoryThey’re not found in nature, but the thought of them has captivated people for centuries — From ancient times to the flower language of the Victorians to the florist shops of today, flowers have been imbued with meaning. Different flowers can symbolize different emotions and themes, and even different shades of a particular flower can convey a different message. But what about a flower that may…Folklore4 min readFolklore4 min read
Jan 17Member-only3 Reasons Why Medium Needs a Hard Paywall Option for Our StoriesMedium’s subscription model has been described in the past as being like Netflix for publishing, and that’s the way I’ve come to view it as well. But imagine how much Netflix subscriptions would plummet if they allowed people three free shows a month? Nothing completely paywalled. Technically, every single story…Medium4 min readMedium4 min read
Jan 4Member-onlyAs a Reader, Here’s 4 Ways I’d Like to See Medium Improve in 2023Number one: let me pay more — Are you a writer or a reader? Both? When I first joined Medium, it was because I wanted to contribute as a writer. That hasn’t changed, but as Medium continues to evolve under Tony Stubblebine’s new leadership, I’ve been taking it slow while I see where things go and plot…Medium5 min readMedium5 min read
Sep 2, 2022Member-only3 Reasons Why I Haven’t Published Anything on Medium in a MonthHappy September! I’ve been saving this painting, “September Clouds” by Childe Hassam, to share this month. I love the nostalgic feeling and the soft warmth of the colors. It’s such a September-y picture, as summer fades into autumn. I’m not going to lie: I want to be excited for autumn…Blog4 min readBlog4 min read
