THE BOOK OF LOST INNOCENCE by Glenn Taylor

THE BOOK OF LOST INNOCENCE by Glenn Taylor

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April 23, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 256

About this episode

The episode features Glenn Taylor discussing his collection of dark fairy tales in 'THE BOOK OF LOST INNOCENCE'.

THE BOOK OF LOST INNOCENCE Nine dark, unforgettable tales of magic, love, honour, sacrifice and the blood-soaked cost of a happy ending. A queen of the damned will burn the world to find true love. A scarred woman trades her soul for fleeting beauty. A young woman scales a forbidden hill to slay her fears. A loyal warrior risks everything when he falls for the Emperor’s bride. And five more haunting journeys where innocence is not just lost...it’s torn away. If you love dark fantasy with a heart of tragedy—where fairy tales twist into nightmares and the choices we make define who (or what) we become—this collection is for you. TOPICS OF CONVERSATION The inspiration behind The Book of Lost Innocence and its blend of dark fairy tales, folklore, and myth, all tied together by tragic endings. What “lost innocence” means across the collection, and how the stories strip away naïveté to reveal harsher truths about the world. Human nature at its messiest: morally complicated villains, blurred lines between good and bad, and the danger of believing you are doing the right thing. Why myth and folklore can hit differently than straight horror, especially when readers can pull meaning and…

People in this episode

Guest: Glenn Taylor

Topics covered

  • dark fantasy
  • lost innocence
  • morally complicated villains
  • myth and folklore
  • creative process

Keywords

  • dark tales
  • fairy tales
  • folklore
  • tragedy
  • human nature

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Books & works: THE BOOK OF LOST INNOCENCE

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