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Thistlewyn’s Adventures
Thistlewyn never meant to land in the Piney Woods of East Texas.
Blown far from her own realm, the tiny, fierce fairy found herself among strange creatures, ancient trees, and a world of magic she never expected to call home.
These are selected tales from her continuing adventures.
Thistlewyn’s Adventures is a layered illustrated fantasy and modern folklore series for teens, adults, and families who enjoy reading together. Younger listeners can follow the adventure, humor, and friendships, while older readers will recognize deeper themes of belonging, resilience, community, and finding home.
Thistlewyn’s New Realm
The feathered and furry friends she found
At T-Bone’s Place, on sacred ground,
Have made this new home away from home
A land where her wildest dreams may roam.
No longer lost, no longer torn,
She greets each dawn with joy reborn,
For every bark and chirping cheer
Reminds her, magic doth live here.
The fox that naps ‘neath the pine,
The crow that Caw-caws a cryptic line,
The hound who guards at the garden gate ~
All share in her fate, all celebrate.
Together now, they weave and mend
The threads of worlds that twist and bend,
And Thistlewyn, with heart aglow,
Permits roots of wonder to gently grow.
So, if you pass by T-Bone’s Place,
And glimpse a lantern or fairy face,
Know, Otherworld still softly sings
In Piney Woods, on feathered wings.
~Jacqui T. © Thistlewyn's Adventures 2025These are selected tales from her continuing adventures.
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A Note About Thistlewyn’s Adventures
What you’ll find here are selected stories, scenes, and glimpses from a much larger world.
They are not presented in final book order, and not every part of the story will appear online.
Thistlewyn’s Adventures is being developed as illustrated fantasy and modern folklore for older readers, teens, adults, and families who choose to read together. We intend to publish the larger work in both print and ebook formats in the future.
For now, this space is where we share pieces of her world as the story continues to grow.
Start at the beginning, follow the tales in story order, or jump to the newest adventure. There are no rules here…
Blown far from Otherworld, Thistlewyn lands in the Piney Woods of East Texas with muddy wings, a fierce temper, and the Starroot Pendant still glowing at her neck.
King Arthur spots a tiny winged stranger beneath the pines and decides to investigate. His curiosity quickly turns their first meeting into something neither of them expected.
King Arthur offers Thistlewyn a taste of his finest bug broth. Her fiery response makes it perfectly clear that tiny does not mean timid.
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New tales, character glimpses, and occasional updates from the Piney Woods, delivered only when there is something worth sharing.
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The Indiscreet Hunter and His Intrusive Thoughts
A hungry hunter spots what he believes will be an easy supper, but his running commentary gives away more than he realizes. Before he can close in, a tiny winged stranger comes crashing into his plans.
A hungry hunter spots what he believes will be an easy supper, but his running commentary gives away more than he realizes. Before he can close in, a tiny winged stranger comes crashing into his plans.