Notes on Writing Folklore-Inspired Fiction

Nos Galan Gaeaf: A Traditional Night of the Supernatural

Plus, where I’m at with my novel revision and the writing-related events I recently attended

Oct 15 • 

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September 2025

The Dun Cow and Other “Cows of Abundance” in the British Isles

Plus, how I came to be fascinated by cows

Sep 17 • 

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August 2025

How Work Songs Improved Daily Life in Ireland and Scotland

Plus, I attended a book launch party

Aug 20 • 

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July 2025

Collecting Folklore Wasn't Always Easy for the Early Folklorists

Plus, I’ve been working to strengthen the folklore in the novel I’m revising

Jul 16 • 

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June 2025

An Introduction to Irish Faerie Folklore

Plus, we went to the Upland Lemon Festival

Jun 18 • 

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May 2025

“The Owl Was a Baker’s Daughter”: Unpacking Ophelia's Folkloric Remark

Plus, I’ve been revising and rewriting my folklore-inspired fiction

May 21 • 

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April 2025

Owl Folklore, Blodeuwedd, and the Concept of Transformation

Plus, I attended the AWP Conference & Bookfair

Apr 16 • 

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March 2025

Four-Leaf Clover Uses in Faerie Folklore and Love Divination

Plus, how I came to be interested in folklore

Mar 19 • 

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February 2025

Plot Highlights and Narrative Techniques of “The Celtic Dragon Myth”

Plus, I read through the second draft of my novel (and I was pleasantly surprised)

Feb 19 • 

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January 2025

British and Celtic Dragon Folklore

Plus, my thoughts are with Los Angeles

Jan 15 • 

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December 2024

Spinning With the Faeries: Folktales Connected to the Craft

Plus, wishing you peace and good health; writing-related wins of 2024

Dec 18, 2024 • 

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November 2024

British Folklore and Customs Related to the Sycamore Tree

Plus, I attended WordFest OC

Nov 20, 2024 • 

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