Patchwork Fairy Tales

New stories, stitched together with the thread of once upon a time. This is a collection of inclusive fairy tales written and recorded by Laura Simons to spread old magic in a new way. You want single fathers, pansexual princesses, found families, sapphic dragons, sword wielding ladies and asexual heroes? Then you’ve come to the right place!

Magical Accidents 03/25/2024

Magical Accidents A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about a meet-cute in an emergency room. Because dealing with magic comes with certain challenges. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/30526478

I am taking this podcast off Spotify 03/03/2024

I am taking this podcast off Spotify Transcript here: Hi everyone, it's Laura. I wanted to let you all know that because of Spotify's new terms of service, I have decided to no longer have my podcast on their platform. If I did they would have the right to transcribe or translate my stories, without even giving me the option to object if they get it wrong. It means they could change my stories without my input. That's absolutely unacceptable for a distribution platform. I can't accept these new terms, so I have to take the podcast off Spotify entirely. I know a lot of you use Spotify, and I'm sorry to have to do this, but I don't see another solution. You will still be able to listen to my podcast on other podcast apps and you can always find every transcript and a streaming button on . I'm currently working on editing some longer fantasy stories to upload and I have a wonderful fairy tale about a chivalrous knight in the works, so I really hope you'll stick around for those. The new terms go into effect on the 15th of March 2024. So I will be taking my podcast off Spotify in about a week: between the 9th and 11th of March. If you have any questions, you can always email me at [email protected] or send me a message on my Tumblr: . I hope you'll all be there when I have another tale to tell some other day. But until then: don't let anyone steal your words, and be safe. /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/30205228

Home 12/27/2023

Home A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of supernatural thoughts. In which a home is made. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on ! The music used in this episode is from . Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/29241013

A Summoning 11/07/2023

A Summoning A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of family fun. In which an aunt is summoned to lunch. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! The music used in this episode is from . Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/28547489

The Fox at the Window 07/29/2023

The Fox at the Window A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the merchant, the siblings, and the golden ring. A kind merchant brings her son a mysterious ring she found on her travels and the young man is soon visited by its rightful owner. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/27599985

East of the Towels, West of the Sink 03/08/2023

East of the Towels, West of the Sink A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about the trials of cohabitation. Sometimes renting an apartment comes with very peculiar problems to be negotiated. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/26163165

Go-Lucky Marie 12/15/2022

Go-Lucky Marie A Fix-it Fairy Tale: more kindness, more consent and more inclusivity for ‘Hans In Luck’. A story about three years work, one day’s travel, five trades, and a young man with a never-ending supply of good-nature. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/25336077

To Teleportation 10/07/2022

To Teleportation A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of neighbourly niceties. In which a stairwell is thoroughly defeated. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! The music used in this episode is from . Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/24617697

A Happy Haunting 06/28/2022

A Happy Haunting A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of unusual inventory. In which working at a toy store has some surprises. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! The music used in this episode is from . Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/23563289

Professional Pocket Dragon 04/24/2022

Professional Pocket Dragon A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of creatures and coworkers. In which a pocket dragon is very professional indeed. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! The music used in this episode is from . Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/22889183

Music in the Mist 02/25/2022

Music in the Mist A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of watery surprises. In which a violin sings in the mist. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! The music used in this episode is from . Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/22259057

The Lindworm Prince 12/03/2021

The Lindworm Prince A Fix-it Fairy Tale: more kindness, more consent and more inclusivity for ‘Prince Lindworm’. /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/21368501

Wolf's Best Friend 10/11/2021

Wolf's Best Friend A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of paws and parenting. /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/20780177

The Soldier, the Princess and the Tinderbox 09/11/2021

The Soldier, the Princess and the Tinderbox A Fix-it Fairy Tale: more kindness, more consent and more inclusivity for 'The Tinderbox'. /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/20440199

Of Lemurs and Libraries 08/12/2021

Of Lemurs and Libraries A Patchwork Fantasy Snippet full of old books and fuzzy snouts. /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/20119835

The Girl Engaged to the Northern Wind 04/25/2021

The Girl Engaged to the Northern Wind A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the vow, the four winds and the frozen tears. Three siblings each make a wish about who they wish to marry when they grow up and the middle child finds her declaration most unexpectedly answered. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930287

Special: Magically Informed Social Work 03/06/2021

Special: Magically Informed Social Work Today a special straight from my blog: a social worker answering questions from various people inhabiting an urban fantasy world! Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out for the jingle from this episode. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930290

The Stolen Lilac 02/07/2021

The Stolen Lilac A Fix-it Fairy Tale: more kindness, more consent and more inclusivity for 'Prunella'. A flower-loving youth accidentally picks a lilac from a witch's garden and ends up having to face some very unnerving trials, but also the witch's beautiful daughter... Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930293

Dragon Tamer 12/18/2020

Dragon Tamer A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about princes and dragons. The true account of how one ferocious and honourable gentleman dragon tamed his humans. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930296

The Daughter of the Boasting Miller 11/29/2020

The Daughter of the Boasting Miller A Fix-it Fairy Tale: more kindness, more consent and more inclusivity for 'Rumplestiltskin'. Spinning straw into gold and making dangerous trades is all well and good, but the rest of the Grimms’ Rumplestiltskin could really do with some fixing. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930299

The Selkie's Friendship 11/11/2020

The Selkie's Friendship A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about friendship and childhood. The summer is a good season for forging friendships, especially where selkies are concerned. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930302

The Stolen Egg 10/12/2020

The Stolen Egg A Patchwork Fantasy Tale about bravery and family. Dragon eggs shouldn’t be left lying around without proper care, they really shouldn’t. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930308

Update: The podcast returns! 10/07/2020

Update: The podcast returns! An update about the return of the podcast. Feedback and suggestions are always appreciated, send them my way on or email me at [email protected]. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930311

The Duke's Adopted Daughter 08/12/2020

The Duke's Adopted Daughter A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the witch, the dragon, and the iron stove. A foolhardy girl and a cursed boy adopt each other and leave their home to find a way to lift his curse. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930314

The Seven Seamstresses 07/31/2020

The Seven Seamstresses A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the veiled seamstress, the cruel nobles, and the jade pendant. A clever young seamstress goes to work for a lord and lady who have driven six other seamstresses away already, determined to teach them a lesson. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930317

Message: The future of the podcast (and a thank you) 07/22/2020

Message: The future of the podcast (and a thank you) A small message on what might be to come and a lot of love from your Wednesday storyteller 💜 Feedback and suggestions are always appreciated, send them my way on or email me at [email protected]. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930320

The Fisherman's Favour 07/16/2020

The Fisherman's Favour A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the wayward fisherman, the caught merrow, and unasked favour. A young fisherman finds a merrow entangled in his net one day and is given the chance to ask for a single favour. This fairy tale was turned into an ongoing webcomic, drawn by Débora Cabral! You can . Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930323

The Stolen Heart 07/08/2020

The Stolen Heart A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the brave guard, the fearless parent, and the greedy sorceress. When their husband does not come home as promised, a brave parent-to-be crosses a dangerous wasteland in search of him. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930326

The Boy and the Water Nymph 07/01/2020

The Boy and the Water Nymph A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the nymph, the apprentice, and the three dresses. A young man who has no idea what to make of his life falls in love with a water nymph who will not leave her pool unless she has something better to wear than her water. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930329

The Girl Who Went To Find Her Sibling 06/24/2020

The Girl Who Went To Find Her Sibling A Patchwork Fairy Tale: the one with the trolls, the amulets, and the animal lords. When her little sibling gets taken, a brave girl crosses three different animal kingdoms in an attempt to find them. Find everything about this podcast and my other projects on . Follow this podcast on or ! Check out composer , who wrote the theme song “Holiday Gift”. Penny for a tale? You can /episode/index/show/patchworkfairytales/id/18930332

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