Who doesn’t love a well-told fairytale? These age-old fantasies consistently and succinctly express our deep desires for love, adventure, beauty, truth, and the triumph of good over evil. Walt Disney certainly recognized their power: it’s no accident that he chose Snow… Keep Reading
K.B. Hoyle’s Gateway Chronicles
Ah, summer camp. Woodsy hikes, cafeteria trays loaded with food, rainy days in the rec room, and battles against demonic forces bent on world domination. Wait. What? When Darcy Pennington first arrived at Cedar Cove Camp, a few months shy of her… Keep Reading
Light in the Darkness
I’ve written several reviews of YA fantasy over the last few months, so I’ve decided it’s time to delve a bit into my other favorite genre: historical fiction. Although library systems may file them separately, fantasy and historical fiction actually… Keep Reading
Three Recent Fairytale Retellings
I’m always thrilled to discover a novelized version of a favorite childhood fairytale. There’s a reason why these myths have been passed down through the centuries. They touch on some of the deepest meanings of what it is to be human…. Keep Reading