by Eliza Redgold | Sep 3, 2016 | Eliza Redgold, Enticing Benedict Cole
Once upon a time … Did you know the ‘harlequinade’ was originally a story-telling dance? Its performance in a play included traditional steps and some novelty, taking place between the telling of a fairy tale and a happy ending. The harlequinade was also an... 
by Eliza Redgold | Aug 23, 2016 | Eliza Redgold
Of a great heroine I mean to tell, And by what just degrees her titles swell, To Mrs Nelly grown, from cinder Nell. ~ Anonymous: A Panegyric on Mrs Nelly (17th century) There’s something about Nelly …. For centuries, Nell Gwynne has captured hearts and minds. What was... 
by Eliza Redgold | Aug 5, 2016 | Eliza Redgold
We all know how fairy tales end, but do you know the beginning? I held weekly ‘Fairy Tale Fridays’ on my author Facebook page. I brought magic into my life by posting the first line or two of a favourite fairy tale onto my page. Readers young and old were invited to... 
by Eliza Redgold | Aug 5, 2016 | Eliza Redgold
Think when we talk of horses, that you see them Printing their proud hoofs i’ the receiving earth For ‘tis your thoughts that now must deck our kings. ~ William Shakespeare: Henry V Once upon a time, I visited Tintagel in Cornwall with my small daughter. Full... 
by Eliza Redgold | Apr 11, 2016 | Eliza Redgold
You said you were familiar with the game,” The Duke said to Calista, as with a slight bow he allowed her to pass before him. “I’ve grasped the rules,” she said. He took a billiards cue from a rack by the door. His fingers brushed against hers as he gave it to her. She...
