Welcome To The Cinderella Issue

At last! We have a collection of stories and poems exploring the story of the girl with the glass slippers from the mother's, the father's, the rat's -- nearly any character's point of view in the "Cinderella" canon.
As always, EC is proud to bring a diverse group of stories and poems from writers in the US as well as other countries.

We have 11 works this issue, all of which are posted below, on this page. Enjoy!

Kate Wolford, Editor

Image by Eleanor Abbott

Contents

Royal Ball

Glass That Shaped the World

Ethereal

Gingerella and the Ghastly Slipper

The Fairy Godmother's Trial

Her Dark Materials

M'Lady

The Other Daughter

Cinderella: A Rat to Riches Story

Advice From the Fairy Godmother's Glassblower

Snow White Poetry Issue

Will Snow White Ever Learn?

It's June according to the calendar, but in the land of Enchanted Conversation, it's cold and treacherous and filled with revenge. It's the "Snow White Poetry Issue," and it's very clear that our poets have read, and were inspired by, the ancient, dark versions of "Snow White."

We let our chosen works speak for themselves, but we have some treats coming up in the next few weeks, including a paper by scholar John P. Pazdziora.

But for now ...

Diary of a Mad Dwarf, By Katrina Robinson

Forging the Iron Clogs, By Sarah Stasik

Snow White in Russia, By Ace G. Pilkington

Reflections: The Mirror Speaks, By Julia H. West

Snow, Blood, Ebony, By Rachel Ayers

Beauty on the Lam, By Candace L. Barr

Remember Winter, By Deborah Walker

Three Glass Shards, By Lorraine Schein

Night of Snow, By Mary Meriam

Pale Quarry, By Frances McQuillan

The Magic Mirror's Reflection, By Adina Rosenthal (at Diamondsandtoads.com)

You Think We've Forgotten 'Snow White," Don't You?

We haven't! The chosen poems are just about set up, and the cool things we have planned for the look of the issue will be worth the wait.

Plus, a couple more fun and exciting events and changes are in the offing. But I can't tell you yet, because I don't want any fairy jinxes.

Also, something else writers, poets and fans should know: Our submission windows are based on teaching duties staff members have. So often, we require submissions long before we plan to release an issue, so we have time to read, select, find art, find money, pay people, format, etc. I will add that to our submission info!
KW