Charlotte Henley Babb Writes

I write fractured fairy tales, space opera, and steampunk stories, making art in watercolor, pencil media, and for illustrating my stories, AI art. I write for those of us outside the bell curve.

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Writing Fiction Because Reality Sucks

From fractured fairy tales to steampunk to space opera, I am creating my own alternative worlds. Join me in my adventures to escape boredom of reality.

Apr 15, 2025 • Charlotte Henley Babb

Artist and Writer Exploring the Outer Realms

Always looking to learn and to share what I know.

Apr 10, 2025 • Charlotte Henley Babb

The Crystal Shop

From Maven's Field Notes - A scene from the upcoming novel

5 hrs ago • Charlotte Henley Babb

Hex-42 and the Memory Thieves 2

From an anthology of the Spiral Syndicate

Jun 23 • Charlotte Henley Babb

Hex-42 and the Memory Thieves 1

From an anthology of the Spiral Syndicate

Jun 22 • Charlotte Henley Babb

Fiction, fantasy, fractured fairy tale, Maven Fairy Godmother

The Crystal Shop

From Maven's Field Notes - A scene from the upcoming novel

5 hrs ago • Charlotte Henley Babb

Maven and Mama Bear Chat

An excerpt from Fairy Catmother - A Maven Fairy Godmother Novel

Jun 12 • Charlotte Henley Babb

Art, artist, writer, outlier, fairy godmother

Awaiting the Magical Kiss

Suggestions from your erstwhile Fairy Godmother--Don't Wait.

Jun 20 • Charlotte Henley Babb