A Christmas Treaty By Cate McDermott Esther stepped to the edge of the clearing and looked around. There was nothing particularly interesting to see, only the bare winter branches overhead and knee-high bunches of high coarse grass, of the type commonly found in swamps. Esther was quite used to these kinds of surroundings by now, after three months of living with the band of outlaws … Continue reading Once Upon a Time: Special Christmas Episode
Welcome to the fourth installment of Cate’s serial Once Upon a Time! If you missed the previous posts, click here to find them. Enjoy! Unexpected Allies By Cate McDermott “Well, if that isn’t about the queerest thing I’ve ever heard,” the chief remarked thoughtfully, glancing around the circle of men gathered about the fire, as though expecting their corroboration of this sentiment. Princess Esther looked … Continue reading Once Upon a Time: Episode Four
Welcome to the third installment of Cate’s serial Once Upon a Time! If you missed the previous ones, click here to find them. Enjoy! The Ambush By Cate McDermott “What’s the matter, Alyssa?” Princess Esther’s maid quickly turned away from the carriage window, forcing a smile. “Nothing, I was just wondering whether we weren’t going a little too fast down this hill,” she replied, casting another … Continue reading Once Upon A Time: Episode Three
What better way to begin the new year than by reading a new book? This month on “Reading and Refreshments,” we have been reading Alexandra’s own recently published novel, My Home Grows, as a family. It is quite interesting how different a book can sound when it is read out loud, compared to how it sounds being read to yourself, even when you are the … Continue reading My Home Grows
Welcome to the second installment of Cate’s serial Once Upon a Time! If you missed the first one, click here to read it as well. Enjoy! The Journey Begins By Cate McDermott “Good-bye, dearest!” Esther threw her arms around Eliza’s neck and hugged her tight. “Oh, I wish I were going with you!” her half-sister cried, with a sob in her voice. “Hush, dear; no, … Continue reading Once Upon A Time: Episode Two
The Sibling Writery 