Forget Us Not Castle

About the Book

If you have ever thought of visiting a Fairy Castle , this is the perfect opportunity.

Actually, the one twelfth scale castle known as “Forget Us Not Castle” is part of the collection at the Mini-Time Machine Museum in Tucson, Arizona. It was designed and built by Ron and April Gill of DeWitt, Michigan in 1998. Each of its seventeen rooms has a unique story and use. The fairies and dragons who reside in and visit the castle are a delightful and essential part of the story. There are rooms that are necessary to the daily function of the castle, but there are also many unexpected surprises such as a grotto inhabited by mermaids and a baby dragon hatching room.

Fairy folklore is found in all cultures in one form or another. The author has spun a story about one day at this castle when it magically rises from the bottom of Lough Neagh in Ireland. On this occasion two mortal girls who have the gift of fairy vision are allowed to visit. In addition, we the readers, are invited to tour the castle to view one of the most exquisite buildings in fairydom.

The castle will remain on the surface of the lake for twenty-four hours. A multitude of activities must be accomplished in that time. Photographs of each room and its inhabitants accompany this charming tale of one of the fairies’ busiest days.

Whether you believe in fairies or not you will find this fantasy an entertaining journey to a different world. Collectors of miniatures will find the book of special interest with the work of many well known artisans shown in the photographs. Photographs by - Albert Jackman

About the Author

BIOGRAPHY For Patricia Arnell - “Forget Us Not Castle” Patricia Arnell was born and raised in Southern California in the days before smog and freeways. She and her friends spent many happy hours playing outside in the empty lots and hills near her home. The hills were covered with huge Live Oak trees and tall grass. It was a perfect place to nurture a budding imagination. Her Mother encouraged creativity in many forms, and for years the two of them told each other stories about the Elves who lived underground by the large Jade plant in the backyard. There was even a perfectly round hole there which it was surmised, must be the entrance for the magical living quarters. After her marriage she and her husband and later, their children traveled extensively. On these occasions she always found the folklore of the countries they visited to be fascinating. Always having had an interest in small collectibles she was delighted to discover the world of scale miniatures in 1979. From that time she became an avid collector and crafter. Her collection which includes both antique miniatures and the work of current artisans is housed at The Miini-Time Machine, A Museum of Miniatures in Tucson, Arizona. She has belonged to the National Association Of Miniature Enthusiasts for over twenty-five years, is a member of their Academy Of Honor and is a recipient of the Mell Prescott Award. She also belongs to the International Guild Of Miniature Artisans. She has lived with her husband, Walter, in Arizona for thirty years.