First place winner, Barry Huddleston. I was a bit startled by the response when I first got it in my inbox as I was not expecting a poem as the fairy tale. But I couldn’t help but love this take on the fairy tale, and the inherent talent Mr. Huddleston obviously possesses. I also loved […]
Fairy Tale Contest First-Place Winner: A Pooka Read More »
Second Place: Nicole Williams This beautiful story came in early on in the contest and stood out right away as one of my favorites, even after reading so many amazing entries. Although the first paragraph was part of the contest entry, I believe that Ms. Williams could easily out-write my intro any day. When I
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I hadn’t intended to do any kind of third place. In fact, I’ll quote myself by saying, “there is no third-place!” However, I decided to post an honorable mention in the contest: probably the youngest writer to submit an entry (at least who admitted it) this 15-year-old author did a damn fine job. Short stories
Fairy Tale Contest Honorable Mention: Cameron’s The Cook & The Princess Read More »
Ah, at long last. I know I told you I’d announce the winners by early June but guess what? There were A LOT of entries and I had to sift through (with great pleasure) many wonderful stories. I can honestly say I’ve never enjoyed a contest more! So to every one of you who sent
Beat the Drum Slowly! Winners Have Been Chosen! Read More »
Sweetheart, I know you know I know how hard it is. But honestly, time waits for no man (or woman, or beast), so if you still want to enter to win crack that whip! By whip I mean pen, you naughty fool. In honor of my new book Fairies, Pookas and Changelings: A Complete Guide to
Sweetheart, You Know I Know (How Hard It Is) Read More »
I’m so excited to be a guest on this show, and it’s actually during the daylight hours. Join me as I discuss Fairies, Pookas, and Changelings with the lovely Dr. Pat Baccilli. As a bonus, copies of the book will be given away during the show! DATE: Wednesday, April 12 TIME: 11 a.m. PST/1 p.m.
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Have you heard? In honor of my new book Fairies, Pookas and Changelings: A Complete Guide to the Wild and Wicked Enchanted Realm, I’m running a little contest throughout the month of April. Here’s how it works. I give you the following intro paragraph and you finish the tale, in 500 words or less (ideally). Submit your
Have You Entered My Complete A Fairy Tale Contest? Read More »
The Hour It Approaches: Today marks the official release date of my new book Fairies, Pookas and Changelings: A Complete Guide to the Wild and Wicked Enchanted Realm. In honor of the book release, I’m going to run a little contest throughout the month of April. Varla Ventura’s Complete a Fairy Tale (from the Dark Side) Contest
The Hour It Draws Nigh (and a Contest) Read More »
If you have not yet heard of OddSalon, you should click the link immediately after reading what I have to say. There is a secret announcement hinted at but not really announced at the bottom of this post. Oddsalon is a new parlor-style forum that hosts twice monthly salons about weird things, or perhaps better
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Hello Fans of the Freakery~ If you haven’t got your paws on a copy of my latest book, Banshees, Werewolves, Vampires, and Other Creatures of the Night, check out my guest post on the Caffeinated Book Reviewer blog. You can read an adapted excerpt on Pookas, plus enter to win my book! You’ve only got about
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