Wildflower Tales

Jeny Dowlin
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Inspired by “Classic Tales” and “Lore” podcast, I created this podcast to share tales written by women writers deemed classic literature and popular fiction of their time. "Wildflower Tales" aims to cultivate an appreciation for the literary heritage of female authors, some still known, many not. Wildflowers are known for their distinct varieties, and so too were these pioneering writers. Each writer brought her own unique voice, perspective, and experiences to the literary table. From the social commentaries to hauntingly beautiful prose, their individuality blossoms, captivating readers.

Episodes

  1. 11/25/2023

    The Three Misses Benedict at Yale by Mrs. Burton Harrison

    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 AuthorLooking for more on Constance Cary Harrison’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: A list of her books at GoodReads.com  Discover details of her life and works at Encyclopedia Virginia.  Read her memoir of the Civil War, Recollections Grave and Gay at the University of North Carolina Read about her life on Wikipedia. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear your thoughts on “The Three Misses Benedict at Yale" or any of Harrison’s stories you've enjoyed. Share your insights and reflections on social media using our hashtag #WildflowerTales. Your comments might be featured in our next episode!If you enjoyed this literary journey, remember to subscribe, rate, and review us on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback fuels our passion for sharing more. Until our next meeting in the garden of words, keep reading, keep dreaming, and keep listening to "Wildflower Tales."

    The Three Misses Benedict at Yale by Mrs. Burton Harrison

  2. 11/05/2023

    The Swiss Peasant by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

    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 AuthorLooking 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 Laurier University. The largest collection of her papers is Lord Abinger's Shelley Collection on deposit at the Bodleian Library, Oxford. An essay on The Swiss Peasant from the University of Chicago. Read about "House of horror: Bath opens the world’s first museum dedicated to Mary Shelley" from The Guardian. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear your thoughts on “The Swiss Peasant" or any of Shelley’s stories you've enjoyed. Share your insights and reflections on social media using our hashtag #WildflowerTales. Your comments might be featured in our next episode!If you enjoyed this literary journey, remember to subscribe, rate, and review us on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback fuels our passion for sharing more. Until our next meeting in the garden of words, keep reading, keep dreaming, and keep listening to "Wildflower Tales."

  3. 10/21/2023

    The Four-Fifteen Express by Amelia B. Edwards

    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 AuthorLooking for more on Amelia B. Edwards' life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: The Amelia B. Edwards Collection at the Griffith Institute Archive in England. Amelia founded the Egypt Exploration Society in 1882 - learn more there on her career in Egyptology. Watch this YouTube video regarding her Egyptian activities from the Olana Partnership. Discover details on her life and works page at Fantasticfiction.com. Visit her Wikipedia page. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear your thoughts on "The Four-Fifteen Express" or any other Amelia B. Edwards stories you've enjoyed. Share your insights and reflections on social media using our hashtag #WildflowerTales. Your comments might be featured in an upcoming episode!If you enjoyed this literary journey, remember to subscribe, rate, and review us on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback fuels our passion for sharing more. Until our next meeting in the garden of words, keep reading, keep dreaming, and keep listening to "Wildflower Tales."

  4. 10/19/2023

    The Wind in the Rose-bush by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

    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 AuthorLooking for more on Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: A site entirely devoted to information and the works of the author. Discover details of her life and works at AmericanLiterature.com. Some of her letters are housed at Loyola University Chicago along with other writers. Read about her and other important women on the New Jersey Women’s History Website. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear your thoughts on “The Wind in the Rose-bush " or any of Freeman’s stories you've enjoyed. Share your insights and reflections on social media using our hashtag #WildflowerTales. Your comments might be featured in our next episode!If you enjoyed this literary journey, remember to subscribe, rate, and review us on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback fuels our passion for sharing more. Until our next meeting in the garden of words, keep reading, keep dreaming, and keep listening to "Wildflower Tales."

  5. 10/07/2023

    The Shell of Sense by Olivia Howard Dunbar

    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 the AuthorLooking for more on Olivia Howard Dunbar’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: See the place she wrote! Dunbar was a frequent Fellow at MacDowell, residing at this artist retreat over a dozen times between 1914 and 1952.  The Library of America has a great profile page regarding Dunbar and this story. During her reporting days, Olivia Howard Dunbar then with the New York Evening News interviewed Mother Jones for the Hellraisers Journal, a pro-labor publication of the time. Dunbar was a well-known Suffragist as well. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear your thoughts on "The Shell of Sense" or any other Olivia Howard Dunbar stories you've enjoyed. Share your insights and reflections on social media using our hashtag #WildflowerTales. Your comments might be featured in our next episode!If you enjoyed this literary journey, remember to subscribe, rate, and review us on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback fuels our passion for sharing more. Until our next meeting in the garden of words, keep reading, keep dreaming, and keep listening to "Wildflower Tales."

  6. 10/03/2023

    The Eternal Feminine by Carolyn Wells

    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 AuthorLooking 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. View sketches and cartoons of Wells preserved at the Yale University Library. Discover more on her poetic side with the Poetry Foundation. Fascinating biography on Wells entitled, "The Vanishing of Carolyn Wells: Investigations into a Forgotten Mystery Author" by Rebecca Rego Barry. Thank you for listening. We invite you, dear listeners, to share your thoughts on "The Eternal Feminine" or any other Carolyn Wells stories you've enjoyed. Share your insights and reflections on social media using our hashtag #WildflowerTales. Your comments may be featured in upcoming episodes!If you enjoyed this literary journey, remember to subscribe, rate, and review us on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback fuels our passion for sharing more. Until our next meeting in the garden of words, keep reading, keep dreaming, and keep listening to "Wildflower Tales."

    The Eternal Feminine by Carolyn Wells

  7. 09/23/2023

    Mrs. Manstey's View by Edith Wharton

    Wildflower Tales, Episode #2 - Mrs. Manstey's View by Edith WhartonBorn 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 About the AuthorFor those eager to dive deeper into Edith Wharton's life and literary contributions, here are four excellent resources to explore:1. The Edith Wharton Society offers a wealth of information on Edith Wharton's life, works, and legacy. It's a valuable starting point for enthusiasts.2. The Mount, Edith Wharton's former home in Lenox, Massachusetts, now serves as a museum dedicated to her life and achievements. Discover the environment that inspired her writing.3. "Edith Wharton: A Biography" by Hermione Lee provides an in-depth look at Wharton's life, including her influences, relationships, and the evolution of her writing style.4. To explore Edith Wharton's literary canon, pick up one of her notable novels such as "The Age of Innocence," "Ethan Frome," and "The House of Mirth" available at your local bookstore or library.Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear your thoughts on "Mrs. Manstey's View" or any other Edith Wharton stories you've enjoyed. Share your insights and reflections on social media using our hashtag #WildflowerTales. Your comments might be featured in our next episode!New stories are posted every Sunday. If you enjoyed this literary journey, remember to subscribe, rate, and review us on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback fuels our passion for sharing more. Until our next meeting in the garden of words, keep reading, keep dreaming, and keep listening to "Wildflower Tales."

  8. 09/23/2023

    The Ruby and the Caldron by Anna Katherine Green

    Wildflower Tales, Episode #1 – The Ruby and the Caldron by Anna Katherine GreenToday, 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 AuthorLooking for more on Anna Katherine Green’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore:  "Mother of Detective Fiction: The Life and Works of Anna Katharine Green" by Patricia D. Maida. This insightful biography provides a comprehensive look at Green's life and literary career, offering valuable context for her stories.  Discover details of her life and works at her Wikipedia page. Next time in Buffalo, New York, take Step Out Buffalo’s Literary Walking Tour which includes Green as well as Twain and Fitzgerald. Visit the website, criminalelement.com, to learn about Green and other groundbreaking women in mystery/crime fiction. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear your thoughts on "The Ruby and the Caldron" or any other Anna Katherine Green stories you've enjoyed. Share your insights and reflections on social media using our hashtag #WildflowerTales. Your comments might be featured in our next episode!New stories are posted every Sunday. If you enjoyed this literary journey, remember to subscribe, rate, and review us on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback fuels our passion for sharing more. Until our next meeting in the garden of words, keep reading, keep dreaming, and keep listening to "Wildflower Tales."

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Inspired by “Classic Tales” and “Lore” podcast, I created this podcast to share tales written by women writers deemed classic literature and popular fiction of their time. "Wildflower Tales" aims to cultivate an appreciation for the literary heritage of female authors, some still known, many not. Wildflowers are known for their distinct varieties, and so too were these pioneering writers. Each writer brought her own unique voice, perspective, and experiences to the literary table. From the social commentaries to hauntingly beautiful prose, their individuality blossoms, captivating readers.

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  • Creator
    Jeny Dowlin
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Wildflower Tales