Mothers of Enchantment (ebook)
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Anthology edited by Kate Wolford.
Fantasy / Short Story Anthology
Release Date: April 19, 2022
Ebook
ISBN-13: 978-1734054569
Anthology: Approx. 65,000 words / 215 pages
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Fantasy / Short Story Anthology
Release Date: April 19, 2022
Ebook
ISBN-13: 978-1734054569
Anthology: Approx. 65,000 words / 215 pages
Also available as a trade paperback
Find it Online:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
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Goodreads
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iTunes/Apple iBooks
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Wholesale: Ingram or direct: World Weaver Press.
DescriptionWe 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. 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 Excerpt"A Story of Soil and Stardust" by Kelly Jarvis
A waning crescent moon rises in the midnight sky, its pale rays casting silver shadows across my bloodied hands. If my krestnaya, my godmother, could see me now, surrounded by the splintered remains of my hazel tree, she would throw her head back and laugh like a madwoman. The melodic chime of the Great Clock signals the end of the Autumn Festival. The old gossips will already be gathering in the kingdom kitchens to season their stories over steaming cups of spiced tea. They will speak of a girl so good and kind she wore dresses spun of the sky. They will speak of a girl so good and kind she captured the heart of a Prince. They will sprinkle goodness and kindness like seeds across their firm dough of lies, and the famished villagers, enticed by the smell of stories baking like bread, will scramble to savor the first sweet bites of their sushki. It is true I wore a dress that shimmered with the shades of sunset. It is true I danced with a Prince, and my beauty took his breath away. But only my godmother knows the whole truth. I have never wanted to be good, and I have not always chosen to be kind. About the AnthologistKate Wolford is a writer, editor, and blogger living in the Midwest. Fairy tales are her specialty. Previous books include Beyond the Glass Slipper: Ten Neglected Fairy Tales to Fall in Love With, Krampusnacht: Twelve Nights of Krampus, Frozen Fairy Tales, and Skull and Pestle: New Tales of Baba Yaga all published by World Weaver Press. She was the founder of Enchanted Conversation: A Fairy Tale Magazine, at fairytalemagazine.com.
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Praise“…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.”
—Publishers Weekly "Wolford has curated a blend of old and new with a focus not only on compassion, but on paying it forward. Overall, this is an eclectic anthology with a fairy godmother for every kind of wish." --The Future Fire “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.” —LibraryThing Early Reviewer “This is a beautiful collection of such a variety of styles and stories! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.” —Goodreads Reviewer |