Update: I am Home
I moved to Ireland!!!
Fae-Bans: Urban Fairy Trickery
This is a true story— three of them— of urban fairy trickery.
Quick Update!
Just a quick update with some news for The Raven and The Lotus.
Folklore is Necessary, Bigotry is Not, and How to Spot an Expert
Hello everyone. Yes, I know it’s been a long time. This year has had both beautiful and tragic things changing my plans. This blog was also attacked by a racist troll. That has been handled, and their comments will never be seen. I don’t even have to read them, as they are instantly deleted. Yay! This is MY space, and I am honored to share my experiences and expertise with you, and it is my right and obligation not to…
A Holiday Treat! List of Resources and Fairy Folklore Creators
Here is a compilation of fairy folklore creators and resources I recommend.
Urban Fairy Encounters
Most of my fairy encounters are with urban fairies.
How to Avoid saying Thank You to the Fae
You should never say “thank you” to the fae. Here are some alternatives to say instead!
Some Expectations and Red Flags about Sídhe Sources
There are a few things I’d like to clear up: Many sidhe sources exist for harmful and problematic, terrible (and cringe) information. They don’t take into account centuries of lived experience from folklore. They ignore native cultural experiences, taking what they want how they want it (cultural appropriation.) They bully people into not being “positive” or even “pure” enough to interact with Fairy. (This is a HUGE red flag.) They put forth the idea that all of Fairy is positive,…
I’m Back. Hi!
Hello! It’s been a minute… Here’s a quick note to fill you in on some stuff that’s happened. I wanted to come back and write several times over my prolonged break, but it felt forced. It’s not that I didn’t have anything to say, but it wasn’t the time to say it. I also had several things happen in my life that needed my attention more. I fell in love, and my time went to building my relationships. And I…
That’s What Sídhe Said: Seeing and Relations with North American Others
I ask Tadhg and Alyssa your questions for them about Seeing and relating to other Others.