Archive - The Purple Vale

Read a short story sequel to A Land of Light and Shadow

11 hrs ago •

Stephanie Ascough

Ranting and reclaiming

honoring my younger self

Jun 12 •

Stephanie Ascough

Interview with Julia Wellham

on poetry and what makes it queer enough

Jun 5 •

Stephanie Ascough

and

Julia Wellham (she/her)

May 2025

anniversaries, a zine fest, & raw honesty

May 29 •

Stephanie Ascough

Folklore Friday: liminal moon hare

psst, it's about resisting conformity

May 23 •

Stephanie Ascough

Mother and child in the woods

Why I wrote A Winter's Sleep (repost)

May 16 •

Stephanie Ascough

A Dancing Star Ball

preview my WIP, Clear Star Romance #2

May 8 •

Stephanie Ascough

Cows, Hares, & Hawthorn

Vote for a Beltane-inspired Folklore Friday!

May 1 •

Stephanie Ascough

April 2025

April love list

wildflowers, tiny things, + a blessing

Apr 25 •

Stephanie Ascough

Folklore Friday: roses

plus, last day to sign up for Twice Told

Apr 11 •

Stephanie Ascough

Ways to Meet a Beast

a fairy tale multiverse

Apr 3 •

Stephanie Ascough

March 2025

March love list

wildflowers, tiny things, + a blessing

Mar 28 •

Stephanie Ascough

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