Published in The Cryptofolk Movement·PinnedMember-onlyPlaster of ParisLife begins, an iron cagePoetry1 min readPoetry1 min readPlaster of Paris----
Published in The Cryptofolk Movement·PinnedMember-onlyPost-Pandemic (First Rain)For everyone who made it through, and those we left behind…1 min read1 min readPost-Pandemic (First Rain)----
Published in The Cryptofolk Movement·Nov 3Member-onlyThe Hour GlassHistory has provenLife1 min readLife1 min readThe Hour Glass----1
Published in The Cryptofolk Movement·Oct 24Member-onlyShade of ThingsWe are the shadowsLife1 min readLife1 min readShade of Things----3
Published in The Cryptofolk Movement·Oct 12Member-onlyThe Stakes of StorytellingAt Folktellers, we’ve built a business and a transmedia platform on the simple premise that stories are the way we find meaning in life, as individuals, as a community, and as a society. By simply living, we are telling a story, whether we are conscious of it or not. But the real magic happens when we begin to take control of our own personal narratives and start to see its alignment with others. …Humanity4 min readHumanity4 min read
Published in The Cryptofolk Movement·Oct 9Member-onlyWhere Have All the Faeries Gone?In the universe of fantastic creatures from myth and legend, people around the world know of the Fae or Faeries. The famous Fairy Godmother from Charles Perrault’s Cinderella, Tinkerbell from J.M. Barry’s Peter Pan, and the Blue Fairy from Carlo Collidi’s Pinocchio are but a few examples of the winged…Mythology4 min readMythology4 min read
Published in The Cryptofolk Movement·Oct 4Member-onlyTall Tales — An American TraditionIt’s a tall order to establish a folklore and mythology for an entire country, especially when you’re a melting pot of immigrant belief systems, native cultures, and tribal societies who have been brought here against their own will. …Mythology5 min readMythology5 min read
Published in The Cryptofolk Movement·Sep 19Member-onlyLeftoverAnd the song on the radio played –Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min readLeftover----
Published in The Cryptofolk Movement·Sep 13Member-onlyLINER NOTES: Ninety Nine and Ninety - The Ballad of Silver JackAmerican folklore has always been a unique blend of folktales, myths, and legends from around the world, filled with heroes, heroines, and myriad tricksters along the way. The challenge in reinterpreting these classic figures lies in creating broader, more inclusive characters that are diverse, interesting and authentic. …People5 min readPeople5 min read
Published in The Cryptofolk Movement·Sep 3Member-onlyTime for Old Magic: Reclaiming Our World through ImaginationSomething has been stolen… Whether it’s the past few years of isolation, the increased automation, and the growing intelligence of new technology, or the polarizing effect of divisive social issues, people are feeling a great disconnect with the world around them. …Stories5 min readStories5 min read
