Episode 6

The Mermaid Handbook by Carolyn Turgeon

Published on: 15th November, 2018

Laura von Holt interviews mermaid expert, writer and editor, Carolyn Turgeon, author of The Mermaid Handbook. The Mermaid Handbook is one-of-a-kind lifestyle compendium packed with lore, legends, facts and trivia, beautiful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step projects and recipes. It includes profiles of true modern mermaids, tail makers, and mermaid bars; visits mermaid attractions like Weeki Wachee Springs; and provides tips on mermaid makeup and beauty. Whether gifted to a mermaid fanatic, or kept as coffee table treasure, this gorgeous book will help you lose yourself in a the dreamy world of mermaids on land and under the sea. Find Carolyn Turgeon at iamamermaid.com and Enchanted Living Magazine.

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Books by Carolyn Turgeon:

The Mermaid Handbook

The Faerie Handbook

The Fairest of Them All

Mermaids mentioned in this episode:

Enchanted Living Magazine - https://www.faeriemag.com/

Splash the Movie

Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid

Weeki Wachee Mermaid Camp

Mermaid Vicki Smith

Chris Crumley, photographer

Mermaids found in Warsaw, Poland

Tim Gunn & Mermaid Fashion

Eric DuCharme, The Mertailor

Nick Cave's Mermaid song

Katerina Plotnokova

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The Mermaid Podcast

Real Mermaids, Mermaid History and Mermaid Legends!

Welcome to the only show with real mermaids, legends and history! We interview professional mermaids, experts, authors, filmmakers, and mermaid entrepreneurs. Listen as we explore cool mermaid history and mythology, and learn what the mermaid life is all about. Our host, Laura von Holt is the Fairy Boss Mother of Cinderly, and a mermaid mogul who writes mermaid romance novels, loves The Little Mermaid, and wants to retire as, you guessed it, a real mermaid! Guests include: Weeki Wachee mermaids, author Jason June, Vero Beach Mermaid, The Little Mermaid Live Action cast, Finfolk Productions, the cast of Freeform's Siren TV show and the Merb’ys!. Join our mailing list for extra content and bonuses at mermaidpodcast.com.

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Laura von Holt

Laura von Holt is an author, entrepreneur, and creative coach. Her innovative personality and brand have been an inspiration to hundreds of artists living in NYC. She is well known for her speaking series “Don’t Quit Your Daydream!” and has been featured at SXSW & Seriesfest.

Laura is a captivating voice for women of all ages, and works as a coach to harness self-expression and goal setting, while battling the patriarchy and other oppressive forces, like self-doubt! Laura is an expert in the arena because she has followed a life of passion. Whether she is writing plays that earn her top marks in the New York Times, or wild romance novels (under the pen name Laura Lovely), she is a beacon to follow – which is easy to do because she leaves a trail of glitter behind her.

Laura is the host of The Mermaid Podcast and You're Doing Great. She is proud to be the world's foremost mermaid expert and your personal cheerleader. She writes romance novels as Laura Lovely.