Wildflower Tales

Today, a light romantic tale that could easily be made into a Hallmark movie today. Written by Constance Cary Harrison, an American writer who shared many a glance into the elite New York Society she hosted.  Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Constance Cary Harrison’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: A list of her books at GoodR...

Today's episode is a romantic tale set during the time of the French Revolution from Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, an American writer best known for novel, Frankenstein .  Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: A comprehensive biography on Shelley by Eleanor Ty, Wilfrid La...

Today, we're setting off on a literary journey through the captivating world of Amelia B. Edwards as we explore one of her most popular supernatural tales, "The Four-Fifteen Express," a tale that combines mystery, intrigue, and a vital cigar case.  Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Amelia B. Edwards' life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to expl...

Today, we're embarking on a haunting tale with Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, an American writer known for known for her contributions to New England regionalist literature. In this episode, we share Freeman’s short ghost story “The Wind in the Rose-bush," an eerie tale of that blends domestic life with the supernatural and considered one of her best stories.  Places to Learn More About the Author...

Olivia Howard Dunbar's hope for a revitalization of supernatural fiction was realized decades after her article appeared, as a number of writers—many of them women—published stories featuring phantoms of various kinds. She herself contributed to that renaissance, writing several psychological ghost stories that also display her interest in marriage and women’s lives.  Places to Learn More About th...

Today, we embark on a light literary adventure, venturing into the charming realm of American author Carolyn Wells, where we delve into some humorous excerpts of "The Eternal Feminine." Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Carolyn Wells’ life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: Read this wonderful backgrounder on Wells at CrimeReads.com ....

Wildflower Tales, Episode #2 - Mrs. Manstey's View by Edith Wharton Born into high society in 1862, Edith Wharton defied societal norms to become a renowned novelist known for her keen observations of the human condition. In this episode, we share Wharton’s first published short story "Mrs. Manstey's View," a poignant tale of loneliness, change, and the power of perspective.  Places to Learn More...

Wildflower Tales, Episode #1 – The Ruby and the Caldron by Anna Katherine Green Today, we're embarking on a thrilling tale with Anna Katherine Green, the trailblazing author who forever shaped the mystery genre. In this episode, we share one of Green’s short stories "The Ruby and the Caldron," that includes a party, embarrassment, love and yes, a sparkling ruby.  Places to Learn More About the Aut...