Your wish has been granted! Mothers of Enchantment: New Tales of Fairy Godmothers is out in ebook and paperback today, April 19, 2022. These stories flip traditional fairy tales on their heads to show the story from the point of view of the fairy godmother herself. (Or, the fairy godfather himself.) Some are set in the modern day, like "Modern Magic" by Carter Lappin which features a Starbucks-drinking Basic Godmother helping a young woman impress at her high school reunion; some are set in a historical period, like "The Venetian Glass Girl" by Abi Marie Palmer which takes us to the moon-drenched canals of nineteenth-century Venice. Still others mix a way-back setting with a modern sensibility, like "My Last Curse" by Elise Forier Edie, in which the fairy godmothers play a centuries-long game to fight the fairy godfathers. Click here to listen to some of the authors read an excerpt from their stories, and look below to find a link to your favorite online bookseller. You can always request a copy through your local independent bookstore, or request that your library order a copy! “…it’s a charming concept, and Wolford’s love for fairy godmother tropes shines. Fans of contemporary fairy tales will find this worth a look.” “If you’re interested in fantasy or mythology, this collection is well worth a read. It provides ample evidence that fairy godmothers are people too.”
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We remember her best as the generous fairy who dresses Cinderella and handles transportation while she’s at it. But that’s just the most famous fairy godmother’s tale. With a little imagination, you’ll find that fairy godmothers and godfathers appear in many varied forms. The authors in this anthology have crafted new tales that re-imagine the fairy godmother and her role. A young fairy grapples with imposter syndrome as she takes up her new appointment as godmother. Immortal sisters bestow blessings and curses on princesses as a way to battle the patriarchal fairy godfathers. A struggling artist receives a godmother’s help to impress at her high school reunion. Sparing the life of a moth leads to magical help from an unexpected protector. Retellings of Pinocchio, Rumpelstiltskin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Frog Prince show the magic of these stories in a whole new light. Infused with modern sensibilities but honoring the tradition of fairy tales, these dozen stories will enchant and inspire you. Mothers of Enchantment: New Tales of Fairy Godmothers will be available in ebook and paperback April 19, 2022! Pre-order at the links below, and add to your Goodreads shelf here. Table of Contents “Wishes to Heaven” by Michelle Tang “A Story of Soil and Stardust” by Kelly Jarvis “Real Boy” by Marshall J. Moore “Returning the Favor” by Lynden Wade “My Last Curse” by Elise Forier Edie “Face in the Mirror” by Sonni de Soto “Forgetful Frost” by Vivica Reeves “Modern Magic” by Carter Lappin “In the Name of Gold” by Claire Noelle Thomas “Of Wishes and Fairies” by Maxine Churchman “Flick: The Fairy Godmother” by Kim Malinowski “The Venetian Glass Girl” by Abi Marie Palmer More Fairy Tale Anthologies From Kate WolfordWhat do you get when you take the high tech/low life settings of cyberpunk and sprinkle them with the magic and possibilities of fairy tales? Trolls under teleportation bridges, masquerades held in virtual reality, princely avatars, giants and dwarves alongside hackers and androids. From retellings of traditional tales such as Rumpelstiltskin, in which a young woman is tasked with writing code instead of spinning gold, to original tales like the changeling-inspired story of a formless machine intelligence that hijacks human bodies, these cyberpunk fairy tales form a unique collection that is sure to satisfy connoisseurs of both genres. Original stories from Thomas Badlan, Suzanne Church, Beth Goder, Sarah Van Goethem, Nicola Kapron, V.F. LeSann, Angus McIntyre, Wendy Nikel, Ana Sun, Michael Teasdale, Alena Van Arendonk and Laura VanArendonk Baugh. Trenchcoats, Towers, and Trolls: Cyberpunk Fairy Tales is out now in ebook and paperback! "The charm of these stories lies in the way their authors work hard science incongruously into scenarios from high fantasy, making them appealing for fans of both types of writing. The resulting genre mash-ups offer plenty to enjoy." "Although these stories take place in dystopias, they are hopeful. Not hope as in wishful thinking. Rather, a hope born out of the real struggles of living in a corrupt world designed to crush your soul. That’s not just hope, it’s radical hope, and it’s the most important kind of hope we have." About the AnthologistLike a magpie, Rhonda Parrish is constantly distracted by shiny things. She’s the editor of many anthologies and author of plenty of books, stories and poems. She lives with her husband and three cats in Edmonton, Alberta, and she can often be found there playing Dungeons and Dragons, bingeing crime dramas or cheering on the Oilers. Her website, updated regularly, is at http://www.rhondaparrish.com and her Patreon, updated even more regularly, is at https://www.patreon.com/RhondaParrish. More Punked Up Fairy TalesWe've slowed down our publications significantly, releasing only two books each in 2020 and 2021, and I was thrilled to see that all four of those titles appeared on this year's bestseller list! Also making an appearance on the list for the first time ever is the very first book we ever published: THE HAUNTED HOUSEWIVES OF ALLISTER, ALABAMA by Susan Abel Sullivan. We hosted an author interview and a sale for this book in August, which turned out to be only a month before the author's sudden passing. I'm glad we had the opportunity to shine some light on her work before she was gone, and I wish she were here to celebrate her place on this list. Check out our interview with Susan Abel Sullivan here. Want to see how this list stacks up to last year? See the December 2020 bestseller list here. The first half of 2021 can be found here. Below, you'll find our top 10 bestsellers for the second half of 2021, as well as a list of our top 10 bestsellers of all time. A few notes on these rankings:
TOP 10 BESTSELLERS: 2nd Half 2021
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