Hello and welcome to the virtual home of Brenda Davis Harsham, award-winning Author and Children’s poet.
Together with her fantastic husband and three story-telling children, she enjoys the unpredictability of life in New England.
Her ever-growing Publications page keeps track of where her stories and poetry may be found in the wild — anthologies and journals and magazines, oh my!
Occasionally, her busy schedule allows time for school or club visits. Puppets shows with audience participation are her specialty. But don’t ask her to read her poetry! She loves that WAY too much. Craft of Writing workshops are available, one-day or longer as negotiated.
Her fine art photography is available for purchase on the Society6 website, including an Abstracts in Nature series.
She is not soliciting manuscripts from children at this time, but a few are available in the By&4Kids group by clicking here.
All website content was written by Brenda Davis Harsham, all rights reserved by the Author, unless otherwise noted. Do not copy for commercial purposes without the express written permission of the Author.
Any work of fiction is invention and any similarity to real places and/or people is accidental, unintentional or, possibly, your imagination. 😉
All photographs were taken by Brenda Davis Harsham unless otherwise noted. Please don’t use without permission and without crediting Brenda Davis Harsham and friendlyfairytales.com.
Author can be contacted at
friendlyfairytales @ gmail . com.
Member of SCBWI and the 12×12 Picture Book Writing Challenge.
Note: 2013 Photo of Author above, taken by K. Harsham
Woo-hoo!! So Many Awards —
Friendly Fairy Tales 
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Always happy to meet another flower lover. I’m afraid my teen years are long past, except for my 12 year old son who is almost there! 🙂
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Wow! U like flowers too? Nice 🙂
We are young always at our hearts even though we may get older each year.
Regards to your son 🙂
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He sends regards back. 😀
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Aww! That’s sweet 😀
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we must have the tales or life would be dull and boring. There was a purpose to them and a moral given.
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Tales do give life a moment to pause, enjoy, ponder and focus. 🙂
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Hi Brenda
I just wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. You are an inspiration, and I always look forward to reading your work. Thanks for your support and encouragement.
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Thanks, I’ll come by and check it out soon. What lovely words, I appreciate you, too! Hugs, Brenda
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You’re welcome. I’m thrilled to be able to share all those who inspire me, so it is my absolute pleasure 🙂
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Hi Brenda! Your blog is absolutely lovely 🙂
It was a delight to read your wonderful haiku, and the photographs are beautiful. 🙂
I’m so glad that I stumbled upon it while trawling WordPress. 🙂
Have a great week! 🙂
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Thanks, I like your blog. Have a great week, too! Cheers, Brenda
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Wow, amazing weblog format! How lengthy have you ever been running a
blog for? you make running a blog look easy.
The overall glance of your website is excellent, let alone the content!
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Thanks! I appreciate the nice words. 🙂 Warmly, Brenda
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Hi Brenda, 🙂
A re you open to participate in Virtual Blog Tours. This one is for writers. In essence, a blogger/writer will feature three writer friends and the latter will each feature three writer friends in their blog posts. I thought of you because your writing is unique. Yours is the only one I have seen that does original fairy tales. If you wish to have an idea what this blog tour is about, you can check out Laurie Kolp’s page – http://lkharris-kolp.blogspot.com/ . Just lave me a note here – imeldasantore@gmail.com – for details.
Thank you very much. Have a great day.
Best regards, Imelda
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Thank you so much for the follow. Your blog is great!
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Thanks! I have fun with it. 🙂 Love yours, too.
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Dear Brenda,
I’ve reblogged your Centered Haibun again today for best of Better Endings month. Linda
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Oh, you are sweet! Thank you!! I’ll drop by and take a look. 🙂 Brenda
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Thanks; it is an uplifting piece.
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Hello there,
Glad to know you, I will be around to know more about you.
May Allah bless you and your loved ones,ameen
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Thanks, and may you and yours be safe and well and showered with blessings, too. Warmly, Brenda
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Greetings! A great weekend to you!
Congratulations. I nominated you for the Award for Love and Kindness.
For more details, please check http://wp.me/s32YrK-gracious.
Peace and blessings,
belsbror
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Belsbror, Thanks, my friend. I will drop by soon and check it out! 🙂 Peace and Blessings to you and yours, too! Warmly, Brenda
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I was introduced to that quote from Albert Einstein the first time I saw Wayne Dyer speak and as a mom of two beautiful imaginative souls I just loved it!! Your blog is full of inspiration & sweetness, thank you for all that you do Brenda:)
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What a nice thing to say! Yes, I like that quote, and I love fairy tales. 🙂 Cheers, Brenda
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Thank you for visiting my blog and for choosing to follow it. I’m so glad you enjoyed my post and look forward by reading yours to getting to know you. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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My pleasure, and I look forward to hearing your comments. 🙂 Brenda
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I have no idea how you ended up being dropped from my “following” list! Hence the re-add. Sorry about that!
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No worries, weird WP wrinkles happen all the time. 🙂
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Brenda, I enjoyed reading your posts last month, and I’m looking forward to this month. You stay so upbeat. That is a gift in itself. Thanks for visiting my blog and your words of encouragement.
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I work hard to stay upbeat, it helps me feel happier. I’m at a writer’s conference right now, but I hope to catch up on my reading in a couple days. 🙂 Wish me luck!! Brenda
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A Wax Tale for you: The old goat knew the face of death. Too many of his flock now gone. He learned to feign illness by eating the wrong foods. It made him look strange and that made him undesirable.
He ate a rubber boot when they first came and rubber did not agree with him.
The butchers decided not to take a chance and took others instead.
The next time he ate the leaves of a plant which causes rashes and they again did not bother him.
Finally he was old and they thought his flesh would be tough and not tasty.
Morel: Sometimes there are bitter pills to be swallowed but you have to do what you have to do.
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Wow, that is deep. I guess sometimes you need to be kicked in the stomach to avoid a worse fate. 🙂 Thanks for the tale! Warmly, Brenda
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Thanks for your flight my way 😉 ~ Sea
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I liked your haiku. I just visited your blog, and I like the whole gestalt of it. Truly lovely. Warmly, Brenda
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Thank you for visiting my blog. Yours sounds so good. I look forward to sharing with my grandsons – who have great imaginations!
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Fabulous! I love to hear that kids of young ages get to read my stories, too. 🙂
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Wow! This is such a lovely blog I’ve ever been through. A blog, especially meant for kids of all ages? Fantastic. I’m looking forward to read your works, Brenda. Keep up the good work. Have a good day. 🙂
– Rahul
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I like your blog, too, my new friend. 🙂 I share my writing with my kids, so I keep it all rated G. Welcome to my magical corner. 🙂 Blessings, Brenda
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Congratulations, Brenda!
I have nominated your blog for the Semper Fidelis Award.
More about this, including a video especially for you, is at
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Thanks, you are lovely!! Cheers, Brenda
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Well deserved 🙂 Long may you and your blog live 🙂
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LOL I needed a boost. I’m going to a writer’s conference. I am so NERVOUS!! Wish me luck!
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Gracias for stopping by…
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De nada. Love your blog, very magical!
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Gracias Brenda, muy amable…
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Congratulations! I have nominated you for an award, either “I’m not Fresh Pressed” or “Being A Light of to the World.” Please visit the page below to check it out, and pass it on.
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Thanks!! How lovely of you! Happy Spring! Regards, Brenda
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“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S Lewis
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
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Now that I’ve spent some time sailing on your turquoise waters, I’ll be dreaming a new dream — Australia’s East Coast!!
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Oh great! I am so excited for you! You will love it.
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
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Hey, Brenda!! I love this new theme page and photos!!
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Thanks!! How are things with you? I’ll have to drop by, I don’t remember dropping by in awhile.
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Thanks for the follo.
I am specially fascinated by the fairy tales.
They still keep me agog .
All the best.
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I love fairy tales, too, as you can guess. 🙂 Your blog is charming. Cheers, Brenda
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Hi Brenda, thanks for following and liking my post. 🙂 And thanks for this lovely Friendly Fairy Tales sharing. Have a great day!
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You have a great one, too! And Happy Birthday!!
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Yay! *blush* Thank you so much, Brenda.. Cheers!
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WOW! I had to scroll down a mile to comment. Way to go! Just wanted to say I love your About page and your stories and your poetry. I also love the garden picture with the pink flower in your hair. Pink flowers are magic to me and my partner in thinkingpinkx2, Michelle Marie. I would like to put that pic of you on our Pink blog. Would that be okay? Love your magical brain. Jeanne Marie
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Jeanne Marie, I love your thinking pink blog!! I always like your pink posts when they come up in my reader. I would be happy for you to put up my picture with the pink flower. I’m honored to be included on your joyful blog. Thanks for all these wonderful things you say about me and my blog. Happy dancing!! Hugs, Brenda
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Many thanks for the visit and like. I hope you will return again soon and often. Blessings!
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Thanks for your views of the world. I liked your post on the Eagles and Winslow AZ. I’m going to take it easy. 🙂 Blessings, Brenda
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Brenda, you are an angel ;D
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Aww, what a lovely thing to say!!
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I love what you’re doing here, Brenda. Thanks for visiting my blog. I’m an old girl but a newbie blogger. I appreciate your encouragement 🙂
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Love your poetry, good job on the blog. I’m only a year in the blogging game myself, but WP seems like a great place! Thanks for dropping by and leaving your lovely words! Brenda
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You’ve been awarded the Yoda Inner Peace Award! If you accept, please visit –> http://hakescafe.com/2014/04/12/inner-peace-award/ Congratulations! 🙂
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Iliana, what a lovely gift to wake up to! Thanks!! I’ll drop by soon. 🙂 Brenda
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At your leisure… 🙂
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Thank you so much for following First Night Design.
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My pleasure! 🙂
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Guess what? You’ve been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award! You do not have to accept the award. Simply know that I think you deserve it because of your blog’s content and hope I made you smile. 😀 If you do choose to accept the award, follow the rules found here–> The Versatile Blogger Award | White Rabbit’s Gallery. Thank you for your blog!
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What lovely words!! Thank you! I’ll drop by and take a peek soon. Have a great rest of the day!! Brenda
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great blog!! keep up the good work 🙂
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Thanks! I’m enjoying the magic!
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Brenda, I nominated your blog for the Liebster award.. Click the link for the rules.. I had fun with it, hope you enjoy it too. Thanks and I am so glad to have connected with your blog. http://lumar1298.wordpress.com/2014/04/09/let-there-be-peace-has-been-nominated-for-the-liebster-award/
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Thanks, Lor, I will try to drop by soon! I am happy to have connected to you, too! Cheers, Brenda
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I have nominated you for the beautiful blogger award. To accept, go to my blog from earlier today to read the details. Not sure if you do these award things or not, but I think you deserve this:)
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Aw, thank you!! You are lovely!! I’ll drop by soon. 🙂
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Hi Brenda, I like to be in your garden…!
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Thanks!! Anytime you want to stop by… 🙂
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Congratulations! I have nominated you for the Blog of the Year Award. Kindly follow this link to accept it! http://painttheworldwithwords.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/another-lovely-award/
🙂
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That’s lovely of you. I got all my stars already, but thanks for thinking of me!! Hugs, Brenda
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That’s great Bren!
Have a nice day ❤
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You have a great weekend! Happy Friday!
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You too!
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Hello Brenda. I’ve just nominated you for the Semper Fidelis Award. Please go here: http://nakednerves.wordpress.com/2014/04/01/semper-fidelis-award/ to see what it’s all about and to accept it if you wish.
Congratulations, and all the best to you,
Steve
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Thanks!! What a cool April First present. I hope I don’t come on over and find a message saying April Fools!! 🙂 LOL Cheers, Brenda
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Thank you so much for your magical words, Brenda. I have now renamed myself as Dancing with Fairies…I had forgotten what it was like. Bless you. 🙂
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Iliana, You are a many-faceted delight. I took a look, and you like a lot of classic songs I remember with fondness. I love your blog. Peace and Joy, Brenda
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I appreciate your keen observation and kind words. 🙂 Many blessings….
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Haven’t seen you in a while. Good to have you back reading my poems, looking at my photos. After all, we who write do so to share, otherwise we’d keep the ideas in our heads 🙂
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Always happy to find time to read others. And I appreciate you reading here, too! Cheers, Brenda
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Me Again 🙂 I have nominated you for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award for being such a dear Friend and Kindred Spirit. You need not officially accept and nothing more is required: only know how much you mean to me, how I value your Friendship and how you Inspire me every day.
Should you seek further info please find it at my post : http://booknvolume.com/2014/03/16/of-dragons-and-loyalty-of-friends-and-kindred-spirits/
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Thank you, m’dear! You are a valued friend to me, too. Hugs, Brenda
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Hello!
Thank you for following my blog. I know how many interesting blogs are out there and feel honored that you picked mine to follow. I hope my stories entertain and inform and my photos bring you joy and wonderment.
I travel mostly local but try to always find interesting places. I have lived in several different places and dig through my archives of photos to bring glimpses into places I have been. Sometimes I post a recipe because food tells a lot about culture.
I am not a professional photographer, so my photos are sometimes a little fuzzy and there are telephone poles and wires and other things along with what I was photographing. The older photos are 35mm, the newer are point and shoot digital and a few are Samsung Smartphone.
I am new to blogging so if you have any advice or critique please drop me a comment.
Thank you again for following and to quote Mark Twain: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain
Iris the Wanderer
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I love what I’ve seen of your work. I love to travel, too, and I use my photos to illustrate my stories and poems. Mostly I go for long walks as often as I can, and I take lots of photos along the way. I also think Mark Twain is awesome. Cheers, Brenda
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Your writing is an inspiration to me.
I’m awarding you with The Best Moment Blog Award.
Your blog is on my list of Best Moment blog nominees.
To see it, go to:
http://swimintheadultpool.com/2014/03/09/getting-the-best-moment-blog-award/
Copy the badge and fun with giving it to others.
Congrats,
~ CeeLee
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