I have a PhD in folklore with a minor in gender studies, and I primarily research fairy tales, folk narrative, feminism, dance, sex education, digital humanities, body art, fantasy literature, and the occult. I have taught at universities throughout the Midwest as well as UC Berkeley, and my academic writing appears in many journals and books.
Additionally, I professionally teach and perform dance; publish fiction, poetry, and various essays; and nurture a sourdough starter along with other cooking and baking arts.
For folklorist Jeana Jorgensen, portal fantasies helped her navigate one of the hardest semesters of her life. When fairyland rejects you, what happens next?