27th
Jun
Jun
Today I’m
participating in the ‘Promotional Blast’ about ‘The Girl Who Believed In Fairy
Tales’ by Heidi Garrett. ‘The Girl Who Believed in Fairy Tales’ is part
of the Magical Realism genre and was released on June 24th. In this blast you
can find not only more information about this book but also a guest post and
a very cool giveaway. So go check it out 😉
participating in the ‘Promotional Blast’ about ‘The Girl Who Believed In Fairy
Tales’ by Heidi Garrett. ‘The Girl Who Believed in Fairy Tales’ is part
of the Magical Realism genre and was released on June 24th. In this blast you
can find not only more information about this book but also a guest post and
a very cool giveaway. So go check it out 😉
The Book:
Heather Baker believes in fairy tales, and she turns to
their timeless wisdom whenever life gets difficult.
their timeless wisdom whenever life gets difficult.
Again and again, the playfulness, symbolism, and deeper
meaning in fairy tales have filled Heather with hope, nurtured her spirit, and
fired her imagination. Sometimes
touching, and sometimes humorous, these tales capture the three most
transformative experiences in her life:
meaning in fairy tales have filled Heather with hope, nurtured her spirit, and
fired her imagination. Sometimes
touching, and sometimes humorous, these tales capture the three most
transformative experiences in her life:
– Heather
reframes her childhood sorrow in “The Girl Who Watched for Elves”
reframes her childhood sorrow in “The Girl Who Watched for Elves”
– She
embarks upon a life imbued with meaning in “The Girl Who Dreamed of Red
Shoes”
embarks upon a life imbued with meaning in “The Girl Who Dreamed of Red
Shoes”
– And
after taking several wrong turns, she finds the place where she belongs in “The
Girl Who Couldn’t Sing”
after taking several wrong turns, she finds the place where she belongs in “The
Girl Who Couldn’t Sing”
‘The
Girl Who Believed in Fairy Tales’ chronicles the journey of someone who was
willing to change the way she viewed the world… and never stopped believing.
Girl Who Believed in Fairy Tales’ chronicles the journey of someone who was
willing to change the way she viewed the world… and never stopped believing.
The Archetypal Fairy Tale Journey:
Many
adults love fairy tales as much as children do. Why is this so? And why are
fairy tales and their retellings so enduring?
adults love fairy tales as much as children do. Why is this so? And why are
fairy tales and their retellings so enduring?
In every
fairy tale, five things always happen to the fairy tale character: She leaves
home, she gets lost in the woods, she faces obstacles and/or tests, she
overcomes these challenges, and she finds her happily ever after.
fairy tale, five things always happen to the fairy tale character: She leaves
home, she gets lost in the woods, she faces obstacles and/or tests, she
overcomes these challenges, and she finds her happily ever after.
That
journey, the fairy tale character’s journey, is archetypal because it involves
the task of discovering and committing to the true Self. Since each of us
yearns to connect with the true Self, the archetypal fairy tale journey is
compelling in the tips and clues it offers about such an undertaking.
journey, the fairy tale character’s journey, is archetypal because it involves
the task of discovering and committing to the true Self. Since each of us
yearns to connect with the true Self, the archetypal fairy tale journey is
compelling in the tips and clues it offers about such an undertaking.
1. Leaving Home
Fairy
Tale Character’s (FTC’s) leave home. The impetus for the departure varies;
curiosity, duplicity, parents who are invasive, stepparents who are envious, a
call to duty and/or sacrifice—something—ousts the naive child from their
secure, loving environment.
Tale Character’s (FTC’s) leave home. The impetus for the departure varies;
curiosity, duplicity, parents who are invasive, stepparents who are envious, a
call to duty and/or sacrifice—something—ousts the naive child from their
secure, loving environment.
2. Getting Lost in the Woods
The FTC
always stumbles and falls psychologically, metaphorically, and literally in the
first stage of her journey. Her naiveté, fear, and inexperience lead her to
make poor choices that inevitably heighten her dire situation.
always stumbles and falls psychologically, metaphorically, and literally in the
first stage of her journey. Her naiveté, fear, and inexperience lead her to
make poor choices that inevitably heighten her dire situation.
3. Facing Obstacles and Tests
As more
trouble is heaped upon the FTC, she is driven to experiment. She must embrace
her innate strength, courage, and/or cleverness; and she must make wiser
choices in regards to her relationships and who she trusts. Otherwise, she’ll
be fated to eke out a meek/mean/meager/impoverished existence… or die.
trouble is heaped upon the FTC, she is driven to experiment. She must embrace
her innate strength, courage, and/or cleverness; and she must make wiser
choices in regards to her relationships and who she trusts. Otherwise, she’ll
be fated to eke out a meek/mean/meager/impoverished existence… or die.
4. Overcoming the Challenges
Once the
FTC comes into her own, i.e. once her consciousness has evolved to the point
where she has become her own authority, she can achieve mastery over the trials
that face her.
FTC comes into her own, i.e. once her consciousness has evolved to the point
where she has become her own authority, she can achieve mastery over the trials
that face her.
5. Living Happily Ever After
Living
in accordance with her true nature, and following her true path, is the FTC’s
ultimate living happily ever after. Partnering with the beloved is a function
of her matured Self.
in accordance with her true nature, and following her true path, is the FTC’s
ultimate living happily ever after. Partnering with the beloved is a function
of her matured Self.
Throughout
our very real lives, we cycle through these phases again and again and again.
Fairy tales, presumably the province of children, can be quite effective in
spurring adults toward believing in themselves—and Happily Ever Afters—as well.
our very real lives, we cycle through these phases again and again and again.
Fairy tales, presumably the province of children, can be quite effective in
spurring adults toward believing in themselves—and Happily Ever Afters—as well.
That is
the enduring power of the archetypal fairy tale journey.
the enduring power of the archetypal fairy tale journey.
About ‘The Girl Who Couldn’t Sing’:
She began to meditate upon “The Ugly Duckling” for she’d
always imagined herself as a misplaced swan. But with all the changes, and her
sadness shedding like the skin of snake, she’d stare in the mirror and whisper,
“Perhaps, you’re not even a bird.”
always imagined herself as a misplaced swan. But with all the changes, and her
sadness shedding like the skin of snake, she’d stare in the mirror and whisper,
“Perhaps, you’re not even a bird.”
Heather Baker struggles to find the balance between
fantasy and reality in her everyday life. Enticed by Neptune, the planet that
rules everything hazy and glamourous–she’s desperate to become the next indie
singer/songwriter sensation. Dogged by Saturn, the planet that rules obstacles
and everything practical–she’s confronted with the limitations of her
abilities and talent.
fantasy and reality in her everyday life. Enticed by Neptune, the planet that
rules everything hazy and glamourous–she’s desperate to become the next indie
singer/songwriter sensation. Dogged by Saturn, the planet that rules obstacles
and everything practical–she’s confronted with the limitations of her
abilities and talent.
Which planet will win?
‘The Girl Who Couldn’t Sing’ is free on Amazon from June
23rd -27th.
23rd -27th.
About the Author:
Heidi Garrett is the author of the contemporary fairy tale novella
collection, Once Upon a Time Today. In these stand-alone retellings of popular
and obscure fairy tales, adult characters navigate the deep woods of the modern
landscape to find their Happily Ever Afters.
collection, Once Upon a Time Today. In these stand-alone retellings of popular
and obscure fairy tales, adult characters navigate the deep woods of the modern
landscape to find their Happily Ever Afters.
She’s also the author of the Daughter of Light series, a fantasy about
a young half-faerie, half-mortalsearching for her place in the Whole. Heidi’s
latest project is a collaboration with Billie Limpin. They’re cooking up a
yummy paranormal romance!
a young half-faerie, half-mortalsearching for her place in the Whole. Heidi’s
latest project is a collaboration with Billie Limpin. They’re cooking up a
yummy paranormal romance!
Sign up for Heidi’s newsletter at: http://eepurl.com/wWKUj for
discounts on all new releases!
discounts on all new releases!
Heidi was born in Texas, and in an attempt to reside in as many cities
in that state as she could, made it to Houston, Lubbock, Austin, and El Paso.
She now lives in Eastern Washington state with her husband, their two cats, her
laptop, and her Kindle.
in that state as she could, made it to Houston, Lubbock, Austin, and El Paso.
She now lives in Eastern Washington state with her husband, their two cats, her
laptop, and her Kindle.
Being from the South, she often contemplates the magic of snow.
For more information about ‘The Girl Who Believed in Fairy Tales’ and Heidi Garrett check out her blog, Goodreads and Amazon. Or look for Heidi on Facebook.
Giveaway:
5 lucky people get a signed copy of The Girl Who
Believed in Fairy Tales & a happily every after bracelet (US only)
Believed in Fairy Tales & a happily every after bracelet (US only)
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Thanks so much for posting!
You're welcome 😉
Maureen, Thanks so much for helping to spread the word! I LOVE your banner! Have a great weekend, Heidi
You're very welcome! 🙂
And thank you.. it's made in Corfu, Greece. A perfect island for reading 😀
Enjoy your weekend.