Asexual Fairy Tales

Elizabeth Hopkinson

Join author Elizabeth Hopkinson in the Hidden Grove as she reads from her three books of Asexual Fairy Tales. From ancient myths and folktales to Victorian literary fairy tales, Elizabeth has discovered Ace representation hiding in plain sight. Let her tell you these tales in a safe space, along with original tales of her own, based on traditional motifs. You’d be most welcome.

  1. TRAILER

    AFT is on hiatus

    The Asexual Fairy Tales podcast is now on hiatus. Thanks for listening! If you've enjoyed the last 2 seasons, please donate any amount to my Ko-fi page. It would be much appreciated! elizabethhopkinson.uk

    1 min

  2. 08/05/2024

    The Goddesses and the Boar

    A partner story to last month's "Attis & the Priests of Cybele", this Hawai'ian myth tells of inviolate bodies, and a goddess with a detatchable vagina! [Content warning for obvious reasons!] From Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Read by the author. Theme song: Fairy Tale, written, played and sung by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Tip me on Ko-fi Visit my website Facebook: @ElizabethHopkinsonAuthor TwitterX: @hidden_grove Threads: @angeliocitystate

    8 min

  3. 07/02/2024

    Attis & the Priests of Cybele

    This month we look at what a Phrygian goddess and her priests have to do with Barbie and Ken. Taken from Asexual Myths & Tales (Elizabeth Hopkinson, 2020) [Content warning: mild reference to self-castration] This story also relates to "Our Lady of Montevergine" in my forthcoming book, Legends from Lindisfarne. Tip me on Ko-fi. Visit my website. Facebook: @ElizabethHopkinsonAuthor TwitterX: @hidden_grove Threads: @angeliocitystate

    10 min

  4. 06/03/2024

    GUEST STORYTELLER: Sacha Coward

    In this special episode, I speak to Sacha Coward, author of Queer As Folklore, who tells us the tale of Callisto and the asexual origins of werewolves. (Trigger warning: contains passing reference to rape). https://unbound.com/books/queer-as-folklore

    17 min

  5. 05/06/2024

    Melangell: The Protector of Hares

    This month’s story is from an upcoming project, Legends from Lindisfarne: Diverse & Inclusive Saints. A Prince is frustrated in his hunting efforts by a woman in a hedge. Crowdfunding on Kickstarter from 24 May. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hopkinsontales/legends-from-lindisfarne-diverse-and-inclusive-saints To buy artwork from the book visit: https://ko-fi.com/s/781c27e327

    9 min

  6. 04/01/2024

    The Legend of Saint Wilgefortis

    A medieval saint’s legend about a bearded lady! Taken from Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Read by the author. https://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk/asexual-myths-tales-by-elizabeth-hopkinson Buy me a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/elizabethhopkinson48513 Website: http://www.elizabethhopkinson.uk/

    9 min

  7. 03/05/2024

    Snow White & Rose Red

    My own version of the fairy tale, fused with Goblin Market, and casting the sisters as ace and demi. Taken from Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Read by the author. https://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk/asexual-myths-tales-by-elizabeth-hopkinson Buy me a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/elizabethhopkinson48513 Website: http://www.elizabethhopkinson.uk/

    22 min

  8. 02/02/2024

    Cupid & Psyche

    What could be more appropriate for February than Cupid & Psyche? Listen to find out why I think it’s an asexual myth. Taken from Asexual Myths & Tales by Elizabeth Hopkinson. Read by the author. https://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk/asexual-myths-tales-by-elizabeth-hopkinson Buy me a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/elizabethhopkinson48513 Website: http://www.elizabethhopkinson.uk/

    23 min
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Join author Elizabeth Hopkinson in the Hidden Grove as she reads from her three books of Asexual Fairy Tales. From ancient myths and folktales to Victorian literary fairy tales, Elizabeth has discovered Ace representation hiding in plain sight. Let her tell you these tales in a safe space, along with original tales of her own, based on traditional motifs. You’d be most welcome.

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth Hopkinson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Elizabeth Hopkinson
  • Show Website
    Asexual Fairy Tales