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July 4, 2024
Author featured on The Princess Blog
Author Georgina Warren is proud to announce that she and her book Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers are featured in the latest article on The Princess Blog, hosted by Lisa Dawn. Click link below to learn more about deconstructing the wicked stepmother.
Deconstructing the Wicked Stepmother
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Transcript
It was common in the early days of fairy tales for the enemy of a princess or future princess to be her vain stepmother. There were many reasons for this, most of which are no longer relevant by modern standards, causing that trope to fall by the wayside. One outdated reason is that girls rarely left the house (or "tower" if you will) in the old days because they were expected to do housework and eventually become mothers. Therefore, meeting an enemy outside of their own homes would have been unlikely. Why do you think so many princesses long for freedom? The other reason is that fairy tales are meant to encourage children to love and obey their parents, so it would be counterintuitive for them to go up against their biological caretakers. There are a few rare exceptions, but these disturbing stories about horrible parents never made it into the mainstream media for good reason. Giving them stepparents who were brought into their lives at a later time solves this problem and allows the heroine to have a challenge to overcome.
The first time that Disney openly challenged these standards was in 2007 with Enchanted. Enchanted was meant to be a turning point in Disney's history in which they were ready to admit that they had overcome many of the questionable stereotypes of the stories they had adapted in the past and were moving on to healthier standards for the portrayals of girls and women in the media. Indeed, the princess stories that were adapted following Enchanted, including The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, and Frozen, made much bolder changes to their source material than anything they had done in the past. Although their first two princess movie adaptations, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937 and Cinderella in 1950 included evil stepmothers as villains, Disney has moved on to portray healthier family dynamics in all sorts of unique situations.
In Enchanted, Giselle, a stereotypical princess archetype, becomes a stepmother to Morgan, the daughter of a single father who is struggling to be a good role model. In a key moment of the film, Giselle tells Morgan that it isn't true what they say about evil stepmothers and that Prince Edward has one who is probably lovely. Although Queen Narissa turns out to be the wicked stepmother of nightmares, her defeat represents a new era for modern media in which nice stepmothers can coexist with more realistic portrayals of modern families. The movie Godmothered, a spiritual sequel to Enchanted from 2020, took this a step further by showing that a single parent can be happy with just the love of her child without even needing to remarry. In 2022's Disenchanted, the actual sequel to Enchanted, Giselle falls under a curse in which she becomes the evil stepmother she has sworn to never be. This enforces the fact that the negative stereotypes of the past can be harmful to modern families and need to be overcome for a healthier future.
There are many other positive resources available in book format, the new dominant medium for princess stories, including Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers, an anthology of original fairy tales by Georgina Warren, and My Fairy Stepmother, a picture book by Marni Prince. These resources are great for children and parents who are struggling with major changes in their family and still want to feel like the heroes of a fairy tale. Change doesn't have to be a bad thing, and Fairy Godmothers can come from the most unexpected of places. At the end of the day, being a true princess is all about embracing love and kindness, and that includes people who might enter their families unexpectedly. My favorite series, Sofia the First, centers around a family formed by new beginnings. Sofia becomes a princess and gains a stepfather, stepbrother, and stepsister, and Amber and James gain a new stepsister in Sofia and a new stepmother in Queen Miranda. The premiere movie, Once Upon a Princess, places a heavy focus on how being a family means more than just sharing the same blood.
The trope of the evil stepmother has been a relic of outdated societal norms, but these standards have been changed and overcome since the turn of the millennium. By portraying healthier family dynamics and diverse representations of love and kindness, modern media has evolved to showcase the true meaning of being a princess. With resources like Enchanted, Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers, and Sofia the First, children can find inspiration in stories that celebrate the beauty of blended families and second beginnings. As we continue to strive for a more inclusive and compassionate world, let's embrace the kindness, love, and acceptance that define what it means to be a true princess.
Lisa Dawn
I have always dreamed of being a writer and creating the next great fairy tale princess heroine. Princesses inspire us to be our best selves. While you're here, feel free to follow my page on Facebook, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and check out my books. I'm also on Instagram and Twitter.
Would you like to contribute to The Princess Blog? Become a patron, and you could pick the topic for my next post!
Deconstructing the Wicked Stepmother
https://www.theprincessblog.org/2024/...
Transcript
It was common in the early days of fairy tales for the enemy of a princess or future princess to be her vain stepmother. There were many reasons for this, most of which are no longer relevant by modern standards, causing that trope to fall by the wayside. One outdated reason is that girls rarely left the house (or "tower" if you will) in the old days because they were expected to do housework and eventually become mothers. Therefore, meeting an enemy outside of their own homes would have been unlikely. Why do you think so many princesses long for freedom? The other reason is that fairy tales are meant to encourage children to love and obey their parents, so it would be counterintuitive for them to go up against their biological caretakers. There are a few rare exceptions, but these disturbing stories about horrible parents never made it into the mainstream media for good reason. Giving them stepparents who were brought into their lives at a later time solves this problem and allows the heroine to have a challenge to overcome.
The first time that Disney openly challenged these standards was in 2007 with Enchanted. Enchanted was meant to be a turning point in Disney's history in which they were ready to admit that they had overcome many of the questionable stereotypes of the stories they had adapted in the past and were moving on to healthier standards for the portrayals of girls and women in the media. Indeed, the princess stories that were adapted following Enchanted, including The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, and Frozen, made much bolder changes to their source material than anything they had done in the past. Although their first two princess movie adaptations, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937 and Cinderella in 1950 included evil stepmothers as villains, Disney has moved on to portray healthier family dynamics in all sorts of unique situations.
In Enchanted, Giselle, a stereotypical princess archetype, becomes a stepmother to Morgan, the daughter of a single father who is struggling to be a good role model. In a key moment of the film, Giselle tells Morgan that it isn't true what they say about evil stepmothers and that Prince Edward has one who is probably lovely. Although Queen Narissa turns out to be the wicked stepmother of nightmares, her defeat represents a new era for modern media in which nice stepmothers can coexist with more realistic portrayals of modern families. The movie Godmothered, a spiritual sequel to Enchanted from 2020, took this a step further by showing that a single parent can be happy with just the love of her child without even needing to remarry. In 2022's Disenchanted, the actual sequel to Enchanted, Giselle falls under a curse in which she becomes the evil stepmother she has sworn to never be. This enforces the fact that the negative stereotypes of the past can be harmful to modern families and need to be overcome for a healthier future.
There are many other positive resources available in book format, the new dominant medium for princess stories, including Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers, an anthology of original fairy tales by Georgina Warren, and My Fairy Stepmother, a picture book by Marni Prince. These resources are great for children and parents who are struggling with major changes in their family and still want to feel like the heroes of a fairy tale. Change doesn't have to be a bad thing, and Fairy Godmothers can come from the most unexpected of places. At the end of the day, being a true princess is all about embracing love and kindness, and that includes people who might enter their families unexpectedly. My favorite series, Sofia the First, centers around a family formed by new beginnings. Sofia becomes a princess and gains a stepfather, stepbrother, and stepsister, and Amber and James gain a new stepsister in Sofia and a new stepmother in Queen Miranda. The premiere movie, Once Upon a Princess, places a heavy focus on how being a family means more than just sharing the same blood.
The trope of the evil stepmother has been a relic of outdated societal norms, but these standards have been changed and overcome since the turn of the millennium. By portraying healthier family dynamics and diverse representations of love and kindness, modern media has evolved to showcase the true meaning of being a princess. With resources like Enchanted, Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers, and Sofia the First, children can find inspiration in stories that celebrate the beauty of blended families and second beginnings. As we continue to strive for a more inclusive and compassionate world, let's embrace the kindness, love, and acceptance that define what it means to be a true princess.
Lisa Dawn
I have always dreamed of being a writer and creating the next great fairy tale princess heroine. Princesses inspire us to be our best selves. While you're here, feel free to follow my page on Facebook, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and check out my books. I'm also on Instagram and Twitter.
Would you like to contribute to The Princess Blog? Become a patron, and you could pick the topic for my next post!
July 1, 2024
Stepmothers Casting Call from the Author
When you read your favorite novel, do you ever imagine one of your favorite actors portraying one of the characters? For me, it's easy to do that for books that don't have on screen adaptations yet.
Today I will share a list of names of famous actresses that I would choose to portray the stepmother characters in my book, Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers. This cast can include actresses that are living or deceased. If you have different names, please share your dream cast for this book in the comments below!
Angela Bassett
Cate Blanchett
Laura Dern
Carrie Fisher
Gal Gadot
Nicole Kidman
Julianne Moore
Elizabeth Moss
Lupita Ngony'o
Meryl Streep
Emma Thompson
Sigourney Weaver
Ayelet Zurer
Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers
Today I will share a list of names of famous actresses that I would choose to portray the stepmother characters in my book, Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers. This cast can include actresses that are living or deceased. If you have different names, please share your dream cast for this book in the comments below!
Angela Bassett
Cate Blanchett
Laura Dern
Carrie Fisher
Gal Gadot
Nicole Kidman
Julianne Moore
Elizabeth Moss
Lupita Ngony'o
Meryl Streep
Emma Thompson
Sigourney Weaver
Ayelet Zurer
Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers
June 24, 2024
DCPL Book Talks Afterword
First, I would like to say thank you to the staff and attendees that participated in my book discussion on Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers at the Georgetown Branch of the DC Public Library last week. The event was a smashing success! Special thank you to all the stepmoms and stepmom allies I met for supporting my book and my mission to achieve justice for the modern stepmother.
If you would like to continue supporting the author and Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers, here are some opportunities below:
Sign the petition on Change.org for Disney to give us new movies with good stepmothers! Maybe Disney will choose new stories from my collection if we collect enough votes here.
https://www.change.org/p/the-walt-dis...
Buy my book at Politics and Prose and help me renew my consignment contract for the next quarter. Support independent writers in DC!
https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9...
If you have purchased a copy recently, please add your reviews to my book pages on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads. I'm hoping to confirm a book signing with the local B&N store in my neighborhood this year.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tale...
If you would like to continue supporting the author and Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers, here are some opportunities below:
Sign the petition on Change.org for Disney to give us new movies with good stepmothers! Maybe Disney will choose new stories from my collection if we collect enough votes here.
https://www.change.org/p/the-walt-dis...
Buy my book at Politics and Prose and help me renew my consignment contract for the next quarter. Support independent writers in DC!
https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9...
If you have purchased a copy recently, please add your reviews to my book pages on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads. I'm hoping to confirm a book signing with the local B&N store in my neighborhood this year.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tale...
June 12, 2024
Book Review Prompts for Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers
Here is a brief list of questions and prompts to guide readers and reviewers describing their experience when reading Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers. If you have other ideas, feel free to respond in the comments:
Pick your favorite story from Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers, and then share your dream cast. I want to hear which famous actors or actresses you would cast to portray the main characters.
Name three heroic stepmothers you admire from the collection and why you like them.
What are the most common challenges of being a modern stepmother, and how are those challenges reflected in the stories? (isolation, imposter syndrome, alienation, etc.).
If you are a stepmother (or a reader that has a stepmother or blended relative), how did the book resonate with you/your family?
If you are a parent/stepparent, what did your children feel about the stories?
How do the stepmothers in each story support their families? Refer to each plot for details.
How did the book challenge/change your perspective about stepmothers?
Tell me which stories had more romance, humor, tragedy, adventure, etc.? How would you rank each story in order of personal preference?
Describe any symbolic elements in the story and how they are connected to the experience of the modern stepmother? (birds, fruit, etc.)
Thank you for taking time to consider these prompts. You don't have to answer all of them, just refer to them if you need ideas. Otherwise, I'm happy to hear your responses.
Pick your favorite story from Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers, and then share your dream cast. I want to hear which famous actors or actresses you would cast to portray the main characters.
Name three heroic stepmothers you admire from the collection and why you like them.
What are the most common challenges of being a modern stepmother, and how are those challenges reflected in the stories? (isolation, imposter syndrome, alienation, etc.).
If you are a stepmother (or a reader that has a stepmother or blended relative), how did the book resonate with you/your family?
If you are a parent/stepparent, what did your children feel about the stories?
How do the stepmothers in each story support their families? Refer to each plot for details.
How did the book challenge/change your perspective about stepmothers?
Tell me which stories had more romance, humor, tragedy, adventure, etc.? How would you rank each story in order of personal preference?
Describe any symbolic elements in the story and how they are connected to the experience of the modern stepmother? (birds, fruit, etc.)
Thank you for taking time to consider these prompts. You don't have to answer all of them, just refer to them if you need ideas. Otherwise, I'm happy to hear your responses.
June 7, 2024
Recommended Movies for Blended Families!
Greetings dear readers, since we have completed Mother's Day, Stepmother's Day and we are now approaching Father's Day, I decided to share some titles of movies that offer a sympathetic portrayal of stepmothers, stepfathers and siblings in blended families.
I will categorize them into family movies and adult movies just to keep things simple and to help you choose the right kind of entertainment. If you think of any more titles, feel free to add them in the comments below. I also want to hear your ideas about any plot elements you have seen most frequently in these stories. There are too many misconceptions and stereotypes about these characters, and we need to bring some honesty to the table.
Good Stepmoms in Family Movies
1. South Pacific - (1958)
2. The Three Lives of Thomasina - (1963)
3. The Sound of Music - (1965)
4. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - (1968)
5. My Stepmother is an Alien - (1988)
6. Beetlejuice - (1988)
7. My Girl - (1991)
8. It Takes Two - (1995)
9. All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 - (1996)
10. Toothless - (1997)
11. Smart House - (1999)
12. Rugrats in Paris: The Movie - (2000)
13. An Extremely Goofy Movie - (2000)
14. Life-Size - (2000)
15. The Santa Clause 2 - (2002)
16. Nanny McPhee - (2005)
17. Enchanted - (2007)
18. Spy Kids: All the Time in the World - (2011)
19. Disenchanted - (2022)
20. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice - (2024)
Good Stepmoms in Adult Movies
1. The Cellar - (1989)
2. Like Water for Chocolate - (1992)
3. Sleepless in Seattle - (1993)
4. Mother's Boys - (1993)
5. Fear - (1996)
6. Stepmom - (1998)
7. Elf - (2003)
8. Man of the House - (2005)
9. Juno - (2007)
10. Daddy’s Little Girls - (2007)
11. The Day the Earth Stood Still - (2008)
12. What to Expect When You're Expecting - (2012)
13. Unforgettable - (2017)
14. The Fate of the Furious - (2017)
15. Fast & Furious 9: The Fast Saga - (2021)
16. Love Hard - (2021)
17. Marry Me - (2022)
18. Fast & Furious 10 - (2023)
19. Imaginary - (2024)
20. Damsel - (2024)
Good Stepdads in Family Movies
1. The Aristocats (1970)
2. Ghostbusters II (1989)
3. Look Who's Talking (1989)
4. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
5. Junior (1994)
6. The Santa Clause (1994)
7. Man of the House (1995)
8. Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)
9. Kazaam (1996)
10. The Iron Giant (1999)
11. Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire (2000)
12. Maid in Manhattan (2002)
13. Cadet Kelly (2002)
14. Freaky Friday (2003)
15. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
16. Are We There Yet? (2005)
17. Beauty Shop (2005)
18. The Nativity Story (2006)
19. Superman Returns (2006)
20. Are We Done Yet? (2007)
21. Tooth Fairy (2010)
22. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)
23. Ant-Man (2015)
24. Monster Trucks (2016)
25. Transformers: Bumblebee (2018)
26. Onward (2020)
27. Haunted Mansion (2023)
28. Ghostbusters Frozen Empire (2024)
Good Stepdads in Adult Movies
1. Dolls (1987)
2. Kindergarten Cop (1990)
3. The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
4. Independence Day (1996)
5. Dante's Peak (1997)
6. Waking Ned Devine (1998)
7. Practical Magic (1998)
8. Where the Heart Is (2000)
9. Love Actually (2003)
10. Something's Gotta Give (2003)
11. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
12. Poseidon (2006)
13. 2012 (2009)
14. Legion (2010)
15. Pixels (2015)
16. Daddy's Home (2015)
17. Daddy's Home 2 (2017)
18. The Meg (2018)
19. Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
20. Moonfall (2022)
21. The Meg 2: The Trench (2023)
Good Blended Families in Family Movies
1. Look Who's Talking Too - (1990)
2. Problem Child 2 - (1991)
3. Look Who's Talking Now! - (1993)
4. The Neverending Story III - (1994)
5. Stepsister from Planet Weird - (2000)
6. Yours, Mine and Ours - (2005)
7. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause - (2006)
8. Over The Moon - (2020)
9. Cheaper by the Dozen - (2022)
10. Freakier Friday - (2025)
Good Blended Families in Adult Movies
1. Poltergeist III (1988)
2. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
3. Stepbrothers (2008)
4. Blended (2014)
One final disclaimer, some of these movies feature stepmom and stepdad characters as established family members while other characters become stepmothers or stepfathers at the end of the story when they get together with their chosen partner and their children. Some of these movies feature good stepmoms/stepdads as protagonists while others feature them as supporting characters to the hero.
I will categorize them into family movies and adult movies just to keep things simple and to help you choose the right kind of entertainment. If you think of any more titles, feel free to add them in the comments below. I also want to hear your ideas about any plot elements you have seen most frequently in these stories. There are too many misconceptions and stereotypes about these characters, and we need to bring some honesty to the table.
Good Stepmoms in Family Movies
1. South Pacific - (1958)
2. The Three Lives of Thomasina - (1963)
3. The Sound of Music - (1965)
4. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - (1968)
5. My Stepmother is an Alien - (1988)
6. Beetlejuice - (1988)
7. My Girl - (1991)
8. It Takes Two - (1995)
9. All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 - (1996)
10. Toothless - (1997)
11. Smart House - (1999)
12. Rugrats in Paris: The Movie - (2000)
13. An Extremely Goofy Movie - (2000)
14. Life-Size - (2000)
15. The Santa Clause 2 - (2002)
16. Nanny McPhee - (2005)
17. Enchanted - (2007)
18. Spy Kids: All the Time in the World - (2011)
19. Disenchanted - (2022)
20. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice - (2024)
Good Stepmoms in Adult Movies
1. The Cellar - (1989)
2. Like Water for Chocolate - (1992)
3. Sleepless in Seattle - (1993)
4. Mother's Boys - (1993)
5. Fear - (1996)
6. Stepmom - (1998)
7. Elf - (2003)
8. Man of the House - (2005)
9. Juno - (2007)
10. Daddy’s Little Girls - (2007)
11. The Day the Earth Stood Still - (2008)
12. What to Expect When You're Expecting - (2012)
13. Unforgettable - (2017)
14. The Fate of the Furious - (2017)
15. Fast & Furious 9: The Fast Saga - (2021)
16. Love Hard - (2021)
17. Marry Me - (2022)
18. Fast & Furious 10 - (2023)
19. Imaginary - (2024)
20. Damsel - (2024)
Good Stepdads in Family Movies
1. The Aristocats (1970)
2. Ghostbusters II (1989)
3. Look Who's Talking (1989)
4. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
5. Junior (1994)
6. The Santa Clause (1994)
7. Man of the House (1995)
8. Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)
9. Kazaam (1996)
10. The Iron Giant (1999)
11. Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire (2000)
12. Maid in Manhattan (2002)
13. Cadet Kelly (2002)
14. Freaky Friday (2003)
15. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
16. Are We There Yet? (2005)
17. Beauty Shop (2005)
18. The Nativity Story (2006)
19. Superman Returns (2006)
20. Are We Done Yet? (2007)
21. Tooth Fairy (2010)
22. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)
23. Ant-Man (2015)
24. Monster Trucks (2016)
25. Transformers: Bumblebee (2018)
26. Onward (2020)
27. Haunted Mansion (2023)
28. Ghostbusters Frozen Empire (2024)
Good Stepdads in Adult Movies
1. Dolls (1987)
2. Kindergarten Cop (1990)
3. The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
4. Independence Day (1996)
5. Dante's Peak (1997)
6. Waking Ned Devine (1998)
7. Practical Magic (1998)
8. Where the Heart Is (2000)
9. Love Actually (2003)
10. Something's Gotta Give (2003)
11. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
12. Poseidon (2006)
13. 2012 (2009)
14. Legion (2010)
15. Pixels (2015)
16. Daddy's Home (2015)
17. Daddy's Home 2 (2017)
18. The Meg (2018)
19. Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
20. Moonfall (2022)
21. The Meg 2: The Trench (2023)
Good Blended Families in Family Movies
1. Look Who's Talking Too - (1990)
2. Problem Child 2 - (1991)
3. Look Who's Talking Now! - (1993)
4. The Neverending Story III - (1994)
5. Stepsister from Planet Weird - (2000)
6. Yours, Mine and Ours - (2005)
7. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause - (2006)
8. Over The Moon - (2020)
9. Cheaper by the Dozen - (2022)
10. Freakier Friday - (2025)
Good Blended Families in Adult Movies
1. Poltergeist III (1988)
2. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
3. Stepbrothers (2008)
4. Blended (2014)
One final disclaimer, some of these movies feature stepmom and stepdad characters as established family members while other characters become stepmothers or stepfathers at the end of the story when they get together with their chosen partner and their children. Some of these movies feature good stepmoms/stepdads as protagonists while others feature them as supporting characters to the hero.
May 24, 2024
Georgina Warren featured on Raising His Kids podcast
Welcome back virtuous stepmothers, fairy tale fans and all dedicated readers! You are just in time for a new author interview.
In this special episode of "Raising His Kids," Toni is out, but we're excited to have Georgina Warren join Lauren as a guest. Georgina has an intriguing story, having grown up with a stepmother and now writing a book that challenges the traditional narrative of stepmotherhood.
Georgina shares her journey, offering a glimpse into her book, "Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers," and the inspiration behind it. She discusses the importance of representing stepmothers in a positive light and how her own experiences have shaped her perspective on family and storytelling.
Tune in to hear Georgina's unique insights, her tribute to her stepmother, and what listeners can expect from her game-changing book. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in a blended family or interested in the evolving roles within them.
Click the link below to hear full episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0a3a...
In this special episode of "Raising His Kids," Toni is out, but we're excited to have Georgina Warren join Lauren as a guest. Georgina has an intriguing story, having grown up with a stepmother and now writing a book that challenges the traditional narrative of stepmotherhood.
Georgina shares her journey, offering a glimpse into her book, "Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers," and the inspiration behind it. She discusses the importance of representing stepmothers in a positive light and how her own experiences have shaped her perspective on family and storytelling.
Tune in to hear Georgina's unique insights, her tribute to her stepmother, and what listeners can expect from her game-changing book. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in a blended family or interested in the evolving roles within them.
Click the link below to hear full episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0a3a...
May 17, 2024
Georgina Warren featured on the Stepmom Wisdom Circle podcast with Claudette Chenevert
Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers: A Conversation with Georgina Warren
In today's episode of the Stepmom Wisdom Circle, we explore how stepmoms are painted in traditional fairy tales versus reality. Georgina's book consists of 12 original fairy tales, each shifting the narrative to champion the stepmother as a positive influence.
We'll also discuss the historical stigma attached to the title of stepmother and how Georgina aims to dismantle the overly clinical and negative discourse surrounding stepfamilies.
Georgina acknowledges that while rebellion against stepparents is common among teens, her own relationship with her stepmother improved through shared responsibilities, experiences, and a broader supportive community. She advocates for a similar approach in nurturing positive stepfamily relationships.
Click on the link below to hear Georgina’s full interview with host, Claudette Chenevert:
https://podopshost.com/653942e684b1e/...
In today's episode of the Stepmom Wisdom Circle, we explore how stepmoms are painted in traditional fairy tales versus reality. Georgina's book consists of 12 original fairy tales, each shifting the narrative to champion the stepmother as a positive influence.
We'll also discuss the historical stigma attached to the title of stepmother and how Georgina aims to dismantle the overly clinical and negative discourse surrounding stepfamilies.
Georgina acknowledges that while rebellion against stepparents is common among teens, her own relationship with her stepmother improved through shared responsibilities, experiences, and a broader supportive community. She advocates for a similar approach in nurturing positive stepfamily relationships.
Click on the link below to hear Georgina’s full interview with host, Claudette Chenevert:
https://podopshost.com/653942e684b1e/...
May 14, 2024
DCPL Book Hill Talks-Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
3260 R Street Northwest
Washington DC 20007
Thursday June 20th, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us for an evening of magic and mayhem as local author Georgina Warren leads a discussion on her new book Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers.
Disillusioned with the traditional portrayal of wicked stepmothers, the author created this collection of 12 original fairytales to celebrate her own stepmother and provide blended families with more entertaining and inspiring stories for the next generation.
Follow link below:
https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/1...
3260 R Street Northwest
Washington DC 20007
Thursday June 20th, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us for an evening of magic and mayhem as local author Georgina Warren leads a discussion on her new book Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers.
Disillusioned with the traditional portrayal of wicked stepmothers, the author created this collection of 12 original fairytales to celebrate her own stepmother and provide blended families with more entertaining and inspiring stories for the next generation.
Follow link below:
https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/1...
May 2, 2024
UPDATE Barnes & Noble returns to Georgetown, Washington DC!
I’m proud to announce that my neighborhood’s branch of Barnes & Noble is returning to Georgetown on July 31, 2024! Excited to see the store return since closing in 2011.
Support the author’s request to host a book signing for the grand reopening! Read Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers and submit your reviews by that date on the B&N website. The goal is to collect 20–50 reviews here. Once the date and time of the book signing is confirmed, I will send invites to all my VIPs!
I ❤️ Virtuous Stepmothers!
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tale...
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Support the author’s request to host a book signing for the grand reopening! Read Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers and submit your reviews by that date on the B&N website. The goal is to collect 20–50 reviews here. Once the date and time of the book signing is confirmed, I will send invites to all my VIPs!
I ❤️ Virtuous Stepmothers!
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April 29, 2024
Author Georgina Warren featured in Harness Magazine
Georgina Warren has been featured in Harness Magazine, a literary community of women and their stories. Follow the link below to read the full interview on the author’s history and learn more about her inspiration for Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers.
Reviving Fairy Tale Narratives: An Interview With Author Georgina Warren
https://www.harnessmagazine.com/georg...
Reviving Fairy Tale Narratives: An Interview With Author Georgina Warren
https://www.harnessmagazine.com/georg...
