As we venture into our story tonight, inspired by the whimsical and profound essence of Neil Gaiman's style, let us open our hearts to the magic of the narrative, to the wonder of dreams, and to the boundless landscapes of our own imagination. So, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let yourself be carried away into a world where dreams are woven into reality. Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and revie...
Dec 05, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Tonight's story is from the Scottish Fairy Book by Elizabeth W Grierson, and I hope it makes you very, Fairy Sleepy. Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support really does make a difference. If this story captured your imagination or helped you sleep, please share it with a friend or family member who might al...
Nov 28, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 2
We all have moments that steer our course into rougher waters. I apologize for the long absence and appreciate the downloads, reviews, and kind words of support. Tonight's story is new and the first moment I have had to sit down and record in a while. The theme of gratitude is one to remind myself to be thankful for what I have, especially as we enter the holiday season. I am grateful for you, whether you are new to the podcast or have been with me from the beginning. I will be working on some n...
Nov 21, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This is a re-release without any intro or outro. Hopefully, it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support really does make a difference. If this story captured your imagination or helped you sleep, please share it with a friend or family member who might also enjoy it. And if you'd like to hear more stories l...
May 24, 2023•24 min
Tonight's story is Lily and the Lion by the Brothers Grimm; lots of creatures and symbolism in tonight's story, and at the same time rather tame for a Grimm Fairy Tale! I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support really does make a difference. If this story captured your i...
May 17, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 20
What do you get when you combine the original story with other versions and randomly create your own? You get tonight's story, The Littlest Mermaid, and I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support really does make a difference. If this story captured your imagination or he...
May 10, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Can a mirror dream? I want to think so! Tonight's story is The Mirror's Dream from the book The Sandman's Hour: Stories for Bedtime by Abbie Phillips Walker. I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support really does make a difference. If this story captured your imagination ...
May 03, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 18
How did celebrating the day we were born to begin? Magic, of course! I hope you enjoy this short story, and it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support really does make a difference. If this story captured your imagination or helped you sleep, please share it with a friend or fam...
Apr 26, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 17
The brownie is a beloved creature in Scottish folklore, and their helpfulness and mischievousness have made them a popular figure in fairy tales and legends for centuries. I do love new lore and stories to discover! Tonight's story is The Brownie O' Ferne-Den from the Scottish Fairy Book written by Elizabeth W. Grierson, and I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Pleas...
Apr 19, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 16
I always wondered if there were such a thing as a Sandman or beings who affect our dreams. Tonight's story is a short original about those thoughts. I hope you have beautiful dreams tonight, knowing good dreams are in the works! I hope tonight's story makes you very Fairy Sleepy. Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. ...
Apr 12, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Tonight we are in Iceland and traveling with five brothers who encounter Giants! The lore of giants in Iceland serves as a means to explain the island's dramatic landscapes, as well as to teach moral lessons and emphasize the importance of respecting the forces of nature. Through the stories of giants and their interactions with humans, the Icelandic people have created a rich tapestry of folklore that showcases the precarious balance between the natural world's power and the human spirit's resi...
Apr 05, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Spring has sprung for many of us, and with it, wildflowers! Tonight's story The Frost Giants and the Sunbeam Fairies, from the book Swiss Fairy Tales, by William Elliot Griffis takes us to Switzerland to discover the lore of frozen landscapes to flowers in the Spring. I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy. Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherev...
Mar 29, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Folklore, Sorcerers, Italy? Yes, please! Tonight's story Virgilius The Sorcerer is taken from the Violet Fairy Book, Edited by Andrew Lang , and tells the story steeped in legend about the poet Virgil and the beginnings of Naples, Italy, oh, and the egg that protects it. Yep, you read that correctly! I hope it makes you very, Fairy Sleepy! Until next time goodnight. Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and revi...
Mar 22, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Happy St. Patrick's Week! Tonight's story is a bit of a collaboration between myself and technology because finding stories about Leprichauns is almost as difficult as locating an actual Leprechaun! I hope you enjoy the Luck O' The Irish this and every week, and the story makes you very Fairy Sleepy. Until next time goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you ...
Mar 15, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 11
A Full Moon may elicit stories of Werewolves but don't worry, it's Fairy Sleepy and isn't scary! Werewolves ARE scary, but this story is not, I promise! Tonight's story is called The Werewolf and comes from the lore of Swedish culture and the book The Swedish Fairy Book, Edited by Clara Stroebe and translated from the original story by Frederick H. Martens. I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments an...
Mar 08, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Is it possible that an engineer in Mexico captured a mythical creature on film?? I think it is possible; I'd like to believe it is! Tonight's story is called The Enchanted Types by L Frank Baum. It's about a small mythical creature affecting not just fashion but also the newspapers and advertisements in the human realm. It seemed relevant! Thank you SO much for listening and helping Fairy Sleepy reach over 500k downloads! I appreciate you! I hope tonight's story makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Unti...
Mar 01, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 9
I have always loved trees and nature and as much of the world looks forward to Spring's blooms or is coming out of the Summer months, this story resonates. Tonight's story is "The Pool and the Tree by Mary De Morgan," a sweet story that highlights the intricate ways in which nature works together. I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review ...
Feb 22, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Don't go into the witch's house even if you are left alone in the woods! Tonight's story is Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm is a classic Fairy Tale of scary proportions, although we expect nothing less from the Grimm Brothers. I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy. Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your su...
Feb 15, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 7
What would you do if you captured Father Time? Tonight's story is called The Capture of Father Time by L. Frank Baum, and it's a silly little story but carries a cautionary tale right along with it. I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support really does make a difference....
Feb 08, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Imagine a quest that could give you all the keys to the family Kingdom...if only you can find the Silver Mountain! Experience a magical and captivating tale tonight with the story of The Silver Mountain from the Blue Rose Fairy Book, by Maurice Baring. Follow this quest where family ties play an important role while you drift off into a dreamy slumber. I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and rev...
Feb 01, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Since ancient times, dwarves have been creatures of myth and legend – whether toiling away in dark caves searching for gold or helping heroes on their quests. Tonight's story is a cautionary tale The Treasure Castle by Henry Beston is a story about greed and punishment for breaking the rules. So grab your pickaxe, beware of the turret guarding the treasure trove, press play, and join us as we delve into a realm filled with dwarven mystery! I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time g...
Jan 25, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Fairytale or Fairy Tail ? Are you fascinated by the myth and mystery of mermaids? Yeah, me too! Many cultures over the centuries have told captivating stories of beautiful aquatic beings that resemble humans, living in harmony with the ocean. As enigmatic creatures, they’ve become synonymous with fantasy, by embodying both beauty and danger while sparking our collective imagination. Tonight's story The Golden Mermaid has been attributed to the Brothers Grimm but found in Andrew Lang's Fairy Tale...
Jan 18, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Would you answer a Sphinx if she asked you a question? Centuries of myth, legends, and secrets surround the Sphinx. Ancient Egyptian sects, Greek poetry, and believers of their stories have passed those stories down through generations. The Banished King is by Frank R. Stockton , who also wrote the story of The Lady or the Tiger from the last season of Fairy Sleepy. There are always nuggets of wisdom in his stories plus cool creatures, and I hope tonight's story makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Unti...
Jan 11, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Happy New Year! The first story of the year is The Dragon of the North found in Andrew Lang's Yellow Fairy Book. The story involves a Dragon. Shocker, right?! However, there are other tales of lore to be found here, including the mythical King Solomon's Ring. It's like a mashup of fairy tales and lore; what could be a better way to start 2023? I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I a...
Jan 04, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Fairy Sleepy! A Visit from St. Nicolas By Clement C. Moore, otherwise known as the poem Twas the night before Christmas. Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support really does make a difference. If this story captured your imagination or helped you sleep, please share it with a friend or family mem...
Dec 24, 2022•4 min0
Happy Holidays! Tis the season to be jolly and experience long Winter nights. Jack Frost's Fairies decided to play instead of work but yet created something beautiful! I hope you enjoy tonight's story, The Frost Fairies, by Margaret T Canby. Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year. I look forward to 2023 and a new season of Fairy Sleepy! Join me for Season 3 next year! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and ...
Dec 21, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Jimmy Scarecrow is bummed out! It's winter, and he's freezing without any crows to scare away. Santa and a sweet child to the rescue! I hope tonight's story, Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman , makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support really does make a diffe...
Dec 14, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 53
OH NO! Santa has been kidnapped by wicked spirits! Tonight's story is A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, the author of the Wizard of Oz. It's a story about human behavior with some holiday cheer tossed about! I hope it makes you very Fairy Sleepy during this holiday season! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts....
Dec 07, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 52
A cat in boots might sound funny, but tonight's story shows just how cunning cats can be! Tonight's version of Puss in Boots is the classic tale written by Charles Perrault , and of course, other versions of Puss have been popular in recent history. I hope tonight's story makes you very Fairy Sleepy! Until next time, goodnight! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing comments and reviews! I appreciate it! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you...
Nov 30, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 51
I hope The Golden Goose makes you all as sleepy as eating turkey does! Thank you for listening to tonight's story, The Golden Goose, by the Brothers Grimm. While technically not a traditional Thanksgiving story, there are some themes of giving, sharing, and helping out those in need, plus a lot of food! Enjoy your time with family and friends! Fairy Sleepy wishes everyone much happiness and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season! Support the show Thank you for all your downloads and amazing ...
Nov 23, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 50
