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[the-fae-folk]

The small toad hopped up the side of the rocks, trying desperately not to lose its footing as pebbles lost their hold and scattered downwards. A human sat upon the rocks, hooded and cloaked, their soft brown eyes staring up at the thundering falls, lost in thought. Finally the toad managed to reach the human’s ankle and used that as a solid place to hop over to the knee instead. “River!” it said, huffing slightly from the exertion. Slowly, as if returning from very far away, the human turned to look down at the creature perched on his knee. “Yes? Did Dozmjir send you?” “Yes!” said the toad. “He wants to know what you’re doing! You have a story to write! Posts to put up on your blog! Questions in your askbox to answer! Why aren’t you doing any of that? Also he wants you to make Quoth stop reciting the Epic of Gilgamesh, he was on tablet seven and wouldn’t stop when I left.” River giggled slightly, “I can’t make Quoth do anything. He’s his own bird. As for my story and blog, well... I’ll get to them. But sometimes... it’s enough to just stop and let your mind wander away to the sound of running water.” The toad could think of no real response to this but to huff irritably. River smiled down from the shadows of his hood, eyes twinkling in the dark. “Tell your uncle Dozmjir that I’ll work on things soon. Though I might join this impromptu poetry reading Quoth seems to have started. I’ve always liked the Epic of Gilgamesh.”

[the-fae-folk]

This week’s recommended book has been brought to you by Dozmjir’s entire council of brethren. Not Dozmjir himself, just the council. “So You Want to Be a Wizard” by Diane Duane is the first book in the rather lengthy Young Wizards series. It reminds one at first of one of those light reading books meant to encourage reading in the reluctant. Yet it has a depth to it. Philosophy and religious discourse, magic, the power of friendships, and even the nature of fear and despair. These books are quite heavy for the age group they are marketed for, and yet somehow it is that very quality which makes them so interesting.

[the-fae-folk]

I saw a car with a bumper sticker on it that said "friend of the fae" and I immediately thought they are either very very lucky or very very foolish.

.... Oh my. I asked Dozmjir and he says “Both”. So... yeah. If you’re dealing with the Folk, its best to just avoid bragging about it. In fact, its really better to not deal with them at all, and if you have to, avoid doing so ever again. The title of Faerie Friend, when truly given, comes with many blessings, as well as many more subtle problems. These are the sorts of people whose children have fairy godmothers, or who go on adventures where they find themselves facing all kinds of challenges. It can be a fun life, but it can also go very wrong. However, despite all of the reasons not to do exactly what these people are doing... I desperately want one of those bumper stickers for myself.

[the-fae-folk]

This week’s recommended book is brought to you by Dozmjir’s Council of Bretheren, especially the tadpoles. “Winnie-the-Pooh” and “The House on Pooh Corner” by A. A, Milne are children’s books that observe the adventures of a small Teddy Bear named Winnie-The-Pooh and other creatures both of the stuffed and the live animal varieties.

You probably have seen several of the animated features, and though they are charming and tell many of the same stories, they are not the same.

Perhaps you’re wondering why I’m recommending a book that is generally meant for young children. These books hold something in them that is very special. The magic hidden within the ordinary. All the adventures and fears and wonders that the characters of these tales experience are to them very great and grand, important even. And yet all of them can be completed in an afternoon or two.

The characters are both simple and complex in the same moment, and their conversations are rife with humor even an adult can appreciate, as well as some incredibly and surprisingly relatable moments.

They are well written books which writers and readers alike can appreciate and learn from.

[the-fae-folk]

Our book this week is brought to you by Dozmjir. It is called “Watership Down” by Richard Adams. Some think it a dry book, or rather strange and violent for a book about rabbits. But Dozmjir sees it as a book about trust, a book about faith and stories, a book about animality. What does it take to find a home? And what will you do to keep that home? Who will you face? Who will you follow?

[the-fae-folk]

This week’s recommended book is brought to you by Dozmjir who insists that it is the pinnacle of literature (it has a talking toad in it so I think he’s a bit biased in its favor). “Dealing with Dragons” by Patricia C. Wrede is the story of the delightfully headstrong and highly intelligent Princess Cimorene who dwells with the perfectly lovely Kingdom of Linderwall. It is a very prosperous and and peaceful kingdom....Cimorene hates it. A fine story that explores notions of taking initiative and learning to control one’s own destiny. Other themes explored are those of traditional (and nontraditional) views on gender roles, efficiency, friendship, expectations, and duty. It is a charmingly amusing and fun read as you follow Cimorene through a fairy tale world where all the people are thoroughly aware of all the tropes and archetypes which turns the whole thing on its head.

[the-fae-folk]

This weeks recommended book is actually a recommended series. Brought to you by Dozmjir and Quoth together “The Paper Magician Trilogy” by Charlie M. Holmberg is a book series which takes a unique look at the concept of craft magic, especially concerning paper, and it is a delightfully fun story to follow with mystery and danger lurking around each corner.

[the-fae-folk]

1001

Greetings! Author of the Blog here! This now is my 1001st post. Quite a milestone for this simple writing blog about the Faerie Folk. I am immensely grateful to all of you who have followed me to listen to my stories. It has been such a wonderful thing to dream alongside all of you. I can only hope that as I continue on, you will find what you are looking for in my meandering tales. Perhaps, since we have come all this way, we might try something fun. If you send me an ask containing a quote from one of my pieces of writing on this blog (any piece), I’ll try to tell you a bit more about what I was thinking or what I intended when I wrote that piece. Also, since some of you have expressed your interested in the Giant Toad, Dozmjir, and his council of brethren... I have decided to add Dozmjir questions to your list of ask Topics. Just for the fun of it. Ask him whatever you like. Once more, you cannot fathom how grateful I am to all of you for your support and your interest. And though some might find it dangerous or unwise, I thank you.