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  • The Hawkman by Jane Rosenberg La Forge – Book Review

    The Hawkman by Jane Rosenberg La Forge – Book Review

    The Hawkman is a unique fairytale set against the backdrop of WWI and examines the trauma of war, isolation and the perennial fairytale notion that if we just extend a helping hand, we can change a life.  Taking inspiration from lesser-known fairytales such as The Bearskin, it tells the story of the strangely nick-named, Hawkman,…

  • Finding her voice – an interview with Louise O’Neill

    Finding her voice – an interview with Louise O’Neill

    In anticipation of the release of Louise O’Neill’s feminist retelling of The Little Mermaid, The Surface Breaks, we spoke to Louise about re-inventing fairytales, feminism, and the importance of owning your voice. Why did you choose The Little Mermaid as inspiration for The Surface Breaks?  Louise: Well, it was the summer of 2016 when the…