The Purple Vale
Folklore, fairy tales, nature, and writing with Stephanie Ascough, ND author of enchantments.
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- Aug 11, 2026
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- Jul 9, 2026
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The post I never thought I'd write (opens the original)
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The worst zines I've ever made (opens the original)
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Join The Gentle Writer's Cottage (opens the original)
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Explaining my books badly (opens the original)
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