Patchwork Fairy Tales
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Patchwork Fairy Tales
New stories, stitched together with the thread of once upon a time. This is a collection of inclusive fairy tales written and recorded by Laura Simons to spread old magic in a new way. You want single fathers, pansexual princesses, found families, sapphic dragons, sword wielding ladies and asexual h...
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56 episoade
The Singing Princess
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the princess, the fae, and the young father.
A princess suffers from a mysterious malady and a prize is pro...
A Hoard of Cheese
A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of well aged cheese.
In which a hoard is guarded.
And they were flatmates
A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about a cohabitation calamity.
Surely all that stuff about vampires and werewolves not getting along is just nonsense,...
Magical Accidents
A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about a meet-cute in an emergency room.
Because dealing with magic comes with certain challenges.
I am taking this podcast off Spotify
Transcript here:
Hi everyone, it's Laura. I wanted to let you all know that because of Spotify's new terms of service, I have decided to no long...
A Summoning
A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of family fun.
In which an aunt is summoned to lunch.
The Fox at the Window
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the merchant, the siblings, and the golden ring.
A kind merchant brings her son a mysterious ring she found...
East of the Towels, West of the Sink
A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about the trials of cohabitation.
Sometimes renting an apartment comes with very peculiar problems to be negotiated.
Go-Lucky Marie
A Fix-it Fairy Tale: more kindness, more consent and more inclusivity for ‘Hans In Luck’.
A story about three years work, one day’s travel, five...
To Teleportation
A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of neighbourly niceties.
In which a stairwell is thoroughly defeated.
A Happy Haunting
A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of unusual inventory.
In which working at a toy store has some surprises.
Professional Pocket Dragon
A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of creatures and coworkers.
In which a pocket dragon is very professional indeed.
Music in the Mist
A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of watery surprises.
In which a violin sings in the mist.
The Lindworm Prince
A Fix-it Fairy Tale: more kindness, more consent and more inclusivity for ‘Prince Lindworm’.
Two queens are so eager to have a baby that they fo...
Wolf's Best Friend
A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of paws and parenting.
In which two fathers find a pet for their son.
The Soldier, the Princess and the Tinderbox
A Fix-it Fairy Tale: more kindness, more consent and more inclusivity for 'The Tinderbox'.
A kind, clever soldier finds herself in possession of...
Of Lemurs and Libraries
A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of old books and fuzzy snouts.
In which a new library assistant meets some very special library occupants.
The Girl Engaged to the Northern Wind
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the vow, the four winds and the frozen tears.
Three siblings each make a wish about who they wish to marry...
Special: Magically Informed Social Work
Today a special straight from my blog: a social worker answering questions from various people inhabiting an urban fantasy world!
The Stolen Lilac
A Fix-it Fairy Tale: more kindness, more consent and more inclusivity for 'Prunella'.
A flower-loving youth accidentally picks a lilac from a wi...
Dragon Tamer
A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about princes and dragons.
The true account of how one ferocious and honourable gentleman dragon tamed his humans.
The Daughter of the Boasting Miller
A Fix-it Fairy Tale: more kindness, more consent and more inclusivity for 'Rumplestiltskin'.
Spinning straw into gold and making dangerou...
The Selkie's Friendship
A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about friendship and childhood.
The summer is a good season for forging friendships, especially where selkies are conce...
The Stolen Egg
A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about bravery and family.
Dragon eggs shouldn’t be left lying around without proper care, they really shouldn’t.
Update: The podcast returns!
An update about the return of the podcast.
Feedback and suggestions are always appreciated, send them my way on Tumblr or email me at laurasimon...
The Duke's Adopted Daughter
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the witch, the dragon, and the iron stove.
A foolhardy girl and a cursed boy adopt each other and leave the...
The Seven Seamstresses
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the veiled seamstress, the cruel nobles, and the jade pendant.
A clever young seamstress goes to work for a...
Message: The future of the podcast (and a thank you)
A small message on what might be to come and a lot of love from your Wednesday storyteller 💜
Feedback and suggestions are always appreciated, s...
The Fisherman's Favour
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the wayward fisherman, the caught merrow, and unasked favour.
A young fisherman finds a merrow entangled in...
The Stolen Heart
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the brave guard, the fearless parent, and the greedy sorceress.
When their husband does not come home as pr...
The Boy and the Water Nymph
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the nymph, the apprentice, and the three dresses.
A young man who has no idea what to make of his life fall...
The Girl Who Went To Find Her Sibling
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the trolls, the amulets, and the animal lords.
When her little sibling gets taken, a brave girl crosses thr...
The Sentimental Magpie
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the necklace, the ring, and the coin.
A young magpie sets off into the world to find a good reason to follo...
The Royal Flower Girl
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the bird, the nobleman, and the mysterious song.
The flower girl tending to the palace gardens finds a bird...
Special: Podcast Recommendations
One of the things I want to try and keep doing in this time is spread good things. So here are some of my favourite shows to listen to that hopefully...
The Hawthorn Tree
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the father, the changeling, and the faerie queen.
A man who has a great wish to be a father begs the fae fo...
The Washer Maid
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the mermaids, the handkerchiefs, and the magic cure.
When a prince falls deathly ill a brave washer maid se...
The Dancing Moths
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the moths, the lovesickness, and the green torch.
A young man grows enchanted with one of the beautiful mot...
The Count Who Fell in Love with a Pie
A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the pie, the count, and the mysterious baker.
A young count happens to eat the best pie he has ever tasted...