Enchanted Conversation

One of my big finds in 2016 was Enchanted Conversation: A Fairy Tale Magazine. It’s part small press, part blog, part art catalog, and all-around fantasy paradise.

Editor Kate Wolford does an amazing job of collecting contemporary short stories for her bi-monthly electronic magazine. There’s a theme list, with each issue always based on a traditional fairy tale. Those of you who write should definitely take a look at her submission guidelines. I always enjoy the stories and look forward to new issues.

Once or twice a week, her blog highlights classic 20th Century artists whose work shaped the popular image of fairy tales. This is something I especially enjoy, because the visual aspect has been a key driver of the genre. These days, we might think of fairy tales and music, since Disney’s approach of doing fairy tale musicals has become dominant. However, it’s the artists of 100 years ago who really brought fairy tales into the form we most think of. I enjoy seeing the less common images Wolford discovers.

Although the emphasis isn’t specifically on dragons, they do often turn up in fairy tales. So if you enjoy traditional folk stories and fairy lore, take a look at Enchanted Conversations. I know you’ll enjoy what you find there.