For today’s post, I have decided to do a book review of the new Nightmare Before Christmas continuation novel, Long Live the Pumpkin Queen. This book, by Shea Ernshaw, is something that I have been waiting to read for over a year, as the publication was pushed back several times. I finally got…
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The Eris and Maleficent Connection
For today’s post, I want to take a look at the connection between the Greek Goddess Eris and the Dark Faery Maleficent. On the surface, it may seem that Eris and Maleficent are totally unique figures. Eris is the Goddess of Strife, who delighted in battle and was often seen beside her brother…
Read MoreMadison, Mermaid Siren
For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have decided to write about the main character from one of my all-time favorite films. Splash is the iconic 80s mermaid film that helped make Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah stars, as well as launched Touchstone pictures! Splash is the story of a man named Allen…
Read MoreMy Top 5 Favorite Hans Christian Andersen Fairytales
For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my favorite fairytales written by the great Danish fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. I am a huge fan of fairytales, as my regular readers will know, and I have truly adored those written by this talented man since my childhood! So, without…
Read MoreMy Top 5 Favorite Disney Songs
For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my favorite Disney songs. I have narrowed it down to only songs from animated feature films. Of course, all but one of these have been made (or is being made) into live-action versions, but I chose the version from the animated film…
Read MoreRed Riding Hood
For today’s post, I have decided that I will be focusing on the classic fairytale Little Red Riding Hood. This is a story that has inspired re-imaginings and references throughout pop culture for centuries. We all know the basic tale, a little girl is sent by her mother with food for her…
Read MoreMy Favorite Comfort TV Shows
For today’s post, I have chosen to do a countdown of my favorite shows to watch when I need some relaxation! Comfort shows are old and reliable favorites that will never cease to bring comfort to a wounded soul! I have long been a fan of re-watching shows, and these are my all-time…
Read MoreOne Year Anniversary
Today is a big day here on White Rose of Avalon. It is the One Year Anniversary of this blog! I wanted to use today’s post to thank everyone who has read, followed, and liked over the past year. I feel incredibly blessed to have so much support from all of my…
Read MoreQueen of Snow Poem
Today I am sharing a very short poem I wrote in honor of this cold season! As you have likely guessed from the title it is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. Queen of Snow by Maranda Wabik Queen of Snow, Being of Ice, Burning my body, So cold it hurts, Yet she…
Read MoreMy Top 5 Winter Fairytales
For today’s post I have decided to do a countdown of my top five favorite fairytales that have a connection to the Winter season. Given it is now the coldest time of the year I felt that talking about wintery fairytales is the perfect idea. Number 5: The Star-Child by Oscar Wilde ~This is…
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