Sky of Wind: An East of the Sun West of the Moon Retelling by Emily Deady (Fairy Tale Royals book 4) Princess Meena’s father and brothers have finally accepted the truth about the Majis, but they’re still protecting her. A fake marriage is the only way to get close to the chaos magic that’s been […]
Pearl of Magic: A Little Mermaid Retelling by Emily Deady (Fairy Tale Royals book 3) Prince Erich has been tasked with transporting the dangerous maji prisoner to the capital of the five kingdoms. Thankfully a powerful necklace has bound her voice or else she’d be able to curse him – or worse. Aizel has only
Thorn of Rose: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling by Emily Deady (Fairy Tale Royals book 2) I loved the first book in the series so much (Shard of Glass) that I dived straight into the next one, and I was thrilled to find it was a Beauty and the Beast retelling. Cursed by a
“The Twelve Dancing Princesses” is a classic fairytale that is also known as “The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes” or “The Shoes that were Danced to Pieces.” While the German version was the first to be published by the Brothers Grimm in 1815, French, Russian, and Scottish versions also exist. In this classic story that centers around
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Today, the lovely Brittany Fichter has joined us for a delightful Q&A about her books, Cinderella, and Kindness. Brittany is an absolute delight, and her email sign off is one of my favorite bookish quotes: “But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” – C.S. Lewis (And if you’re
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Shard of Glass: A Cinderella Retelling by Emily Deady (Fairy Tale Royal book 1) With the family savings depleted and her stepmother crippled by grief, Ashlin selflessly takes a job at the royal palace. She forms an unlikely friendship with the prince. Meanwhile, wielders of a powerful magic threaten their small coastal kingdom, and Prince
Lady or Maid: A Goose Girl Retelling by Emily Deady (A Fairy Tale Royal short story) Robin Lockwood is in mourning after the loss of her parents and the last thing she wants to do is move into the castle as the king’s ward. Fancy dresses, elaborate feasts, doting servants. She needs time to think,
The Orphan Queen: A Cinderella and Ugly Duckling Retelling by Erika Everest (Kingdoms of Fable Book 0) The Orphan Queen is a mashup of Cinderella and the Ugly Duckling. Marianne, an orphan, has faced bigotry for years because of her dark skin. A handsome prince falls for her, but she only comes to accept her
The story of “Cinderella” or “The Little Glass Slipper,” in which a girl in poor circumstances is elevated via marriage to royalty or status, has roots in lore as far back as the time of Christ. There are several more modern interpretations, including versions by Giambattista Basille and the Brothers Grimm, as well as the
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Today, as part of our series on The Snow Queen and the theme of loyalty, we have an interview with author S. R. Nulton. Tell us about your fairytale retellings and why you chose to write in this genre: I have loved fairy tales for a long time, and at some point, I began to
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