The “Sunday” Necklace

Launching the Dixie Dunbar Studio Fairy Tale line of jewelry is the “Sunday” necklace, inspired by the novel Enchanted. The necklace is made of simple chain, as befits a Woodcutter’s daughter, but the asymmetrical design is pure elegance. Like Sunday Woodcutter’s magical dress of silver and gold the third night of the prince’s ball, the Sunday necklace is comprised…

READ MORE

The Perils of Book Launching

I’ve learned so many things while launching Enchanted — I’m still learning. And not all of these things are good. Pop on over to the Waterworld Mermaids blog today, where I discuss the “Snakes and Snails” of launching a book. And please feel free to add to “Princess Alethea’s Fairly Short List of Things No One Tells You When…

READ MORE

A Plethora of Updates

The trouble with going on book tour when your book comes out is that all these wonderful things happen online when you’re on the road! So, in no particular order: ******************* Look Ma! I’m on stage directly after Neil Gaiman! Here is the online recording of the Nebula Awards Ceremony — I show up around 1:12:00, right after Neil…

READ MORE

Music Monday (Fairy Tale Edition)

Every Monday while I’m on book tour for Enchanted, I’m going to share a fun music video that features love, fairy tales, magic, or my inspirations. Today’s song is, appropriately, “The Frog Prince” by Keane. Several years ago I was looking for a new CD at the HMV in London, and a random woman handed me Keane’s Hopes and…

READ MORE

Treasures Abound!

I’m over at Treasured Tales for Young Adults again today–wait, did I ever leave? Maybe I’ve been lurking in the corners all this time! You never know! We magical princesses are like that. Today is special, however, because Alishia is posting another EXCLUSIVE DELETED SCENE from Enchanted, read by yours truly, all dressed up, on YouTube. What are you…

READ MORE

Notes From the Road

Things to remember for future book tours: * Eat as well as you can. Stock the car with granola bars, gum, and water. Stay away from spicy foods. Salads are your friend. * Once you reach your destination, drink even more water. Like, a gallon. * It’s not enough to bring vitamins with you–you have to actually TAKE them…

READ MORE

The Princess and the Queen

Yes, indeed, I am having tea with the queen today — Ms. Book Queen, to be exact! The gorgeous Queen Ny has graciously invited me to stay at her palace for TWO SOLID DAYS of Enchantment! Today and tomorrow (May 22 and 23rd), Ms. Book Queen will be posting a review of Enchanted and a lovely interview with MOI….

READ MORE

WhatchYA Talkin’ Bout?

Back on May 9th, Caitlin and Christine from whatchYAreading had a discussion amongst themselves about their thoughts and reactions to Enchanted. Today, the whatchYAreading blog is posting their official review of the book. Do they still love it as much as they did a couple of weeks ago? Let’s click over and see! xox

READ MORE