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FOLKLORE BOOKS & MORE

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NEW RELEASES:

Black Pepper Visions: Original Folktales You Can Eat
By Karen Pierce Gonzalez
available February 2012

Moose Mash and Other Stories
By Mary Hitchcock Cone
available February 2012

Three Months:
A Caregiving Journey from Heartbreak to Hope
By J. Dietrich Stroeh
available January 2012

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Authors:

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ABOUT FOLKTALES & FOLKLORE

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Write, Draw, Audio/Video Record Your Folktales

Folktales exist everywhere in the world. No matter the culture, religion, or political system, people share stories. Telling these stories is one of the ways human beings connect the dots between their past, present, and future. They help people know where their ancestors have been and where they might be going.

And while the names and places change from country to country, the essential folktale elements remain the same. Often narrative, the storytelling is generally about present or past characters and experiences, and can include animals that act and behave like humans. They also provide information about the trials of everyday life. Folklorists have collected and cataloged these elements and, as a result, have developed common themes, or "motifs" such as trickster and healer.

Folktale motifs are fluid and change with each telling. In this way they are always being created a new. That means you can blend the old with the new to produce surprising stories. Combine character traits and universal themes, such as creativity and honesty, with contemporary roles like computer geek or electric car mechanic, and you've got vibrant, living folktales that tell others about the times you live in and about what's valued and cherished.

Folklore Resources

REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, ARTICLES

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Reviews & Interviews

Alchemist Chef
Creative Celebrations
Family Food Love
Frugal Work at Home Moms
Heart of a Woman
Living the Fat Tuesday Life

New Age Mama
Pop Art Diva
Shady Lady
What to do with Holiday Memories
The New Book Review

Articles

A Look at the American Scarecrow
Fabulous Foods

Father's Day Foods in Spain
Folktale Craft Idea
Goddesses of Spring Bounty
Mardi Gras
November and the Other World
Spring Equinox Celebrations
Warming Up to Writing Folktales
What to do with Holiday Memories

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FOLKHEART PRESS BOOKS

"Family Folktales: What Are Yours? provides quick and simple techniques to capture family history and preserve it for generations to come. Karen Pierce Gonzalez revives the lost art of family storytelling by inspiring us to recall favorite people, events and cherished objects in as little as fifteen minutes. Drawing on her experiences as a writer, student of folklore and creative writing teacher, Karen demonstrates how simple and rewarding writing family stories can be. Stories are indeed medicine, and I recommend this book for anyone wanting to deepen their relationships with their families.”

Catherine Anne Held, Ph.D., Ancestors’ Way

"About Spanish Cuisine One Region at a Time: Catalonia: Mr. Balaguer included a great history of the region where the recipe came from, there were maps and great sections on local chefs. The Paella recipe was not only detailed and precise, it came with serving suggestions, tips for turning the entree into a full meal, including wine and dessert suggestions, and even resources! The photo gave me a good idea of what my dish should end up looking like too! Amazing!
I got what I thought was a recipe book and ended up with so much more. As for the recipe? Oh my God, one of the best Paella dishes I've ever had, even if I did make it myself, lol. For $5.95 I got a little history, a good read, some great tips and information and the Paella recipe I was looking for."

Diva Chef, The Diva of Tiny Foods

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BOOKSTORE

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New Release
Moose Mash and Other Stories

$15.00
144-page book that celebrates the passions of everyday life
in ten remarkable and fast-paced literary short stories.
Amazon
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New Release
Three Months:
A Caregiving Journey from Heartbreak to Hope
$19.95
This 120-page book is a personal story that chronicles the hero's journey
every care-giver must take. Includes valuable resources for loving and letting go.
Available Jan. 30, 2012. Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Family Folktales: Write Your Own Family Stories

$11.95
116-page workbook introduces readers to folktale themes.
Includes writing, podcast and scrapbook techniques as well as sample folktales.
Amazon
Barnes & Noble

Family Folktales: What Are Yours?
$7.95

42-page e-book explores folktales and how to write them.
Includes exercises and examples.

Payloadz

Spanish Cuisine One Region at a Time: Catalonia
$5.95
20-page e-book explores the food lore of Barcelona Paella.
Includes recipe and cooking tips.

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