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Retold Tales: Sea Monsters

A quick look at some unusual–and yet very familiar–sea monsters from myth and legend, in honor of World Ocean Day next month!

Book Review: “In the Beginning was the House”

A fascinating take on the development of Roman religion and the shifts in how people interact with the divine.

Retold Tales: Cinderella

In honor of the upcoming release of Cinders to Dust, check out this collection of various Cinderella stories from around the world!

Retold Tales: Plant Love

A bit of plant lore for all the plant parents out there this Mother’s Day weekend! Enjoy, everyone–and beware . . .

Big News: Release Date for Book 5!

Special announcement for the upcoming release of book five in The Alchemical Tales, available in June 2023!

A Throwback: Friday Fear

Hey friends! Boy, oh, boy, has the writing been going well this week. Maybe too well. Believe it or not I ran out of time today to do my scheduled Friday blog. Instead, I’m pasting below a social media ramble… Continue Reading →

Reading Order: A PSA for Readers (and Authors Too!)

Using the Alchemical Tales as an example, indie author Elle Hartford discusses the thoughts behind a reading order and why they’re helpful.

The Green Man Parties Once More

What exactly is the Green Man, and where did he come from? Some questions are easier to answer than others . . .

Honesty Continued: What Next?

One indie author’s look at how far she’s come and what she plans to do next, from both a practical and passionate point of view.

What’s the Deal with Eclipses?

What’s all the fuss about, and what even are eclipses, anyway?

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