Folklore in the 21st century – with WyrdFolk Pod

Folklore in the 21st century – with WyrdFolk Pod

We’re very excited because in this episode we get to talk to another podcast! Not just any podcast but the folklore world’s hottest up and coming show, WyrdFolk Pod! This show doesn’t just talk folklore and share folktales, it describes itself as a duelling podcast which invites its audience to listen to two stories written […] The post Folklore in the 21st century – with WyrdFolk Pod [https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com/2026/06/25/folklore-in-the-21st-century-with-wyrdfolk-pod/] first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper [https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com].

Ways of running the world – with K.L Kaine

For many fantasy writers, one of the great joys of writing a book is the opportunity it gives you to build a brand-new world. It can be based on the one we live in but with key differences. What if animals could talk? What if fairies were real? The possibilities are endless. However, no matter […] The post Ways of running the world – with K.L Kaine [https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com/2026/05/29/ways-of-running-the-world-with-k-l-kaine/] first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper [https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com].

Creation, consent & control – with Bar Fridman-Tell

The beauty of myth is that it grows with us, that every generation brings its own perspective and interpretation to ancient stories to create something fresh, new and relevant to the concerns of a contemporary audience. Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman Tell was inspired by the Welsh myth of Blodeuwedd, in which a magician creates a […] The post Creation, consent & control – with Bar Fridman-Tell [https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com/2026/04/30/creation-consent-control-with-bar-fridman-tell/] first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper [https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com].

In the halls of learning – with Danielle Knight

Dark academia is a genre that has proven pretty popular. We’ve all been to school and plenty of us have been to university, so is it the pull of nostalgia that attracts readers? Or were our school days so dull that we crave reimagining them with a healthy dose of magic? Perhaps the boiling pot […] The post In the halls of learning – with Danielle Knight [https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com/2026/03/26/in-the-halls-of-learning-with-danielle-knight/] first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper [https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com].

Theatre as portal fantasy – with Rym Kechacha

In this month’s episode, we are taking you to the ballet, where stories are told through the medium of body and music. Just as this art can bring things to magical life, so too can it foster obsession in those who strive to achieve the perfect form. The Apple and the Pearl by Rym Kechacha […] The post Theatre as portal fantasy – with Rym Kechacha [https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com/2026/02/26/theatre-as-portal-fantasy-with-rym-kechacha/] first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper [https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com].