WARNING! SPOILERS: This post contains spoilers and speculation for the Doctor Who series eight episode In The Forest Of The Night. Once upon a time we lived in fear and wonder of the wild things hidden within the trees. They were close to us then, a threat that nipped at our bare and well-worn heels. Weve forgotten what its like to be untamed. We use therapy and drugs and rules to control any impulse to break free from the confines of conformity. We silence the voices we dont want to hear, clinically and ruthlessly. What are the choices when a lost child taps at the door? We can turn them away, ignore them or heed their concerns. The Doctor does all three when he encounters young Maebh at the opening of In the Forest of the Night. When he ultimately decides to listen that changes everything. Its time to follow the Doctor into the woods and see where this path will lead us.
Mary Ogle is the author and illustrator of “Orangeroof Zoo” a whimsical tale of magical realism told through the pages of a coloring book for adults. Working as a professional artist in the digital medium, Mary’s commissions have included everything from fine art to fan art, book cover design, illustration and book layout. Find more of Mary’s work at www.maryogle.com. Mary currently finds inspiration in the Ojai Valley, residing in a snug little cottage with a recalcitrant cat.
