That character’s a real character: Mark Tapley

Secondary characters can steal the show. They may be quirky, funny, villainous, exceptionally noble, or just one-of-a-kind. One of my favorite “characters” is Mark Tapley from Charles Dickens’ Martin Chuzzlewit. A strong, handsome, good-humored fellow, Mark has a good position as ostler at the Blue … Continue readingThat character’s a real character: Mark Tapley

Beauty and the Beast: the stories and the Disney movie

 I’ve already posted on the Beauty and the Beast story and the Disney movie on my classic movie and book blog Our Mutual Friends. No sense in repeating myself, so here are links to those blog posts: My co-blogger Jaz and I talk about the … Continue readingBeauty and the Beast: the stories and the Disney movie

Tell a Fairy Tale Day 2013: The Second Pair of Glass Slippers Part IV

Here is the grand finale. 🙂   FOUR  Someone’s Plan Goes Wrong             Twelve hours later, Queen Ava returned to her room near the top of the tallest tower. She took out her wand and flourished it toward Stella. “Libera enantiomer!” she cried. The blanket … Continue readingTell a Fairy Tale Day 2013: The Second Pair of Glass Slippers Part IV