Author Interview: Abigail Manning
Abigail Manning has four fantastic series of retellings. From the classic tales to nursery rhymes and Greek mythology, she’s got them all covered! And she’s here to answer our questions!
Abigail Manning has four fantastic series of retellings. From the classic tales to nursery rhymes and Greek mythology, she’s got them all covered! And she’s here to answer our questions!
The story of Rapunzel is one of freedom and consequences. First published in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm, it’s based on a French literary fairy tale from 1698. “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair.” This most famous line of the tale is evocative of the themes running through the story. Rapunzel’s parents made a deal …
Stalks of Gold: A Rapunzel and Rumpelstiltskin Retelling by Celeste Baxendell (Bewitching Fairy Tales book 1) With the arrival of a mysterious stranger one evening, Aurelia’s normal life falls apart. Her father is killed, a deranged king has imprisoned her, and the one person she thought she could trust has abandoned her. Now she must …
Gothel and the Maiden Prince: A Retelling of Rapunzel by W. R. Gingell (Villain’s Ever After) Gothel has magic, a tower, and a princess. Unfortunately, she also has a prince problem. Lucien is only the latest in a long line of magic users intent on freeing the princess. But when locked into a battle of …