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The original story of The Blue Bird Fairy Tale
After having the privilege of retelling this fairy tale, I wanted you to be able to have a way to see what the original story is all about. SurLaLune Fairy…
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Aderyn’s Parents – Sneak Peek Scene
A bit of background: Aderyn has been turned into a blue bird and her family doesn't know. She has flown back home to bring her mother a present and is…
Posted inFun History Holidays
Valentine’s Day In History
I haven't written about any major holidays or festivals yet in my books. Probably because I am not confident enough that I will get it as close to correct as…
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Painted Faces in Medieval Times
Historically face paints/makeup were most often toxic to its wearer. Lead poisoning was a common problem in medieval times. Women, and occasionally men, often sought to make their faces as…
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DELETED SCENE ALERT: The Bridge-Castle Scene from The Executioner And The Lady
Disclaimer: Unlike my books, deleted scenes have not been through full edits. Deleted Scene: The Bridge-Castle Scene Charis and Philip approached the grandest castle in the land. The great stone…
Celebrating Easter in Medieval Times
As with most holidays, Easter has roots in Paganism and later became a holiday celebrated by Christians. My family has celebrated with the usual baskets filled with candy, hunting eggs,…
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DELETED SCENE ALERT: The Picnic Scene from The Executioner And The Lady
Disclaimer: Deleted scenes have not been through full edits like my books are. Deleted Scene: Picnic Scene “Philip?” fourteen-year-old Charis broke the silence in the meadow. “Yes?” Philip murmured as…
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Who Paid for an Execution?
Like most things in history, there is a wide variety of recorded information and even more speculation. I am probably on a watch list somewhere with how much research I…