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FREE FICTION: “The Invisible Girl”
1.) “Flash fiction” is REALLY short fiction, usually under 1500 words. A quick read.2.) I wrote this piece during a Fun & Games Salon session with Tempest–click here to join us next time! 3.) If you’ve been following me on social media (specifically Twitter) you know I’ve had a really rough few weeks. But during that time, I sold…
Feeling Lost?
Sometimes books can be a literal escape, not just a figurative one. Our critic Alethea Kontis recommends three fantasy novels that helped her along the way as she escaped an abusive relationship. (NPR) As someone who virtually grew up in the publishing industry â and someone whose mentors include Andre Norton and Jane Yolen â it’s difficult to admit that I read almost…
NEW: Alethea & Tempest’s Writing Salon!
The Fun & Games âunworkshopsâ that Tempest and I hosted this winter/spring were a success in more ways than one. Not only did we have a lot of fun playing the games, some of us were able to get a story seed or two out of them! Some created our own games! Some of us put words on paper…
The Trix Adventures
I’m always hesitant to recommend the Trix books to my fans, since Trix’s adventures parallel the Woodcutter Sisters series. And until THAT series isn’t finished (click here to read why), THIS trilogy can’t be properly tied up. But Trix and Lizinia are still two of my favorite characters of all time, and these award-nominated books are still wonderful and…
Fascinating New Things
Hello, my dears! Is it time for storm chasing yet?? The answer is: YES. Chris and I leave next week, and I am SO EXCITED. (Yes, we are both fully vaccinated!) I am attempting to do All the Things before I leave, including All the GardeningâŚand writing this letter to tell you about the myriad of things Iâve been…
The Castle of Horror Anthology Collection
“A Poor Manâs Roses by Alethea Kontis: Probably my favorite of the book, this story blends far future sci-fi worldbuilding with the gothic âwoman in perilâ seamlessly. The author has a strong voice and uses an inner monologue which may not be for everybody, but it was definitely a high point for me. The conclusion is especially impressive, as advanced…
On Memories, Anxiety, and PTSD
Today, my horoscopeâin a couple of different placesâtalked about âeureka momentsâ and the intensity of my internal world. How I might reflect on how my identity has been shaped by the past. How âthe communication you received growing up was more vague than explicit, so people believed what they wanted instead of having discussions.â Well, thatâs certainly true. Iâve…
Princess Alethea’s Journal Healing Project
I often talk to middle schoolers about how keeping a journal saved my life. There were three major Big Bads in my history (how very like a fairy tale, right?). I call them: Lazy, Evil, and Awful. AKA: The Leech, The Sociopath, and The Abuser. Back when I was dating Evil, I wrote in a journal. Sometimes. Usually when…
PATCHWORK POETRY Now Available!
In March 2020, the world shut down. That same month, a few thousand Snow Patrol fans from around the globe met Gary Lightbody online to write songs. Patchwork Poetry and Other Gibberish by the Saturday Songwriters contains over 100 poems, prose, and works of art by 39 Songwriters from over a dozen countries. In addition, each of the contributors…
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