I’ve always loved the Norwegian East of the Sun, West of the Moon fairy tale. There are a lot of variations out there from all over the world but what they have in common is this: the girl saves her lover (and herself) after some intense trials.
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I’ve always loved the Norwegian East of the Sun, West of the Moon fairy tale. There are a lot of variations out there from all over the world but what they have in common is this: the girl saves her lover (and herself) after some intense trials.
The novel is like that too—there is beauty and harshness, a mix of reality and fiction, and through it all a love for the lush green landscape of the South.
Rebecca has one of the most famous opening lines of all time. Even if you haven't read the book you're likely to recognize it. It's become a part of pop culture.
“Hands down. This is probably the most fun I’ve had writing anything in my life.”
If I had to choose only a handful of stories to read for the rest of my life Tam Lin would be one of them.
Writing and publishing is a lot like open heart surgery, and in the end, instead of closing up and hiding it all away, people get invited inside to poke and prod. Why this type of stitch?