Grimm, Grit, and Gasoline
Grimm, Grit, and Gasoline

Author: Amanda C Davis

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781732254664

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Dieselpunk and decopunk are alternative history re-imaginings of (roughly) the WWI and WWII eras. These are tales with the grit of roaring bombers, rumbling tanks, of 'We Can Do It', the Great Depression and old time gangsters, or with the glamour of flappers, Hollywood starlets, smoky jazz, elegant cars and Radio City Music Hall. Plus fairy tales. Two young women defy the devil with the power of friendship. The pilot of a talking plane discovers a woman who transforms into a swan every night and is pulled into a much more personal conflict than the war he's already fighting. A pair of twins with special powers find themselves in Eva Braun's custody and wrapped up in a nefarious plan. A team of female special agents must destroy a secret weapon-the spindle-before it can be deployed. Retellings of The Little Mermaid, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Monkey King, Swan Lake, Pinocchio and more are all showcased alongside some original fairy tale-like stories. Featuring stories by Alicia Anderson, Jack Bates, Patrick Bollivar, Sara Cleto, Amanda C. Davis, Jennifer R. Donohue, Juliet Harper, Blake Jessop, A.A. Medina, Elizabeth, Nellie Neves, Wendy Nikel, Brian Trent, Alena VanArendonk, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, Sarah Van Goethem, Robert E. Vardeman and Alejandra Zannier.

Trenchcoats, Towers, and Trolls
Trenchcoats, Towers, and Trolls

Author: Sarah Van Goethem

Publisher:

Published: 2022-01-11

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781734054552

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A sentient seagoing mining platform becomes a battleground when two hackers go head to head in a war which can only have one winner, a technologically-savvy dwarf's name holds the key to saving a life, and a girl whose body has been hijacked by a formless intelligence are just some of the cyberpunk fairy tales you'll find within these pages. Combining the high tech/low life aspects of cyberpunk with the magic and possibility of fairy tales creates a unique collection that is sure to satisfy connoisseurs of both genres.Features original content 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.

Clockwork, Curses, and Coal
Clockwork, Curses, and Coal

Author: Beth Cato

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-08

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 9781734054514

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Fairies threaten the world of artifice and technology, forcing the royal family to solve a riddle to stop their world from irrevocable change; a dishonest merchant uses automatons as vessels for his secrets and lies; a woman discovers the secret of three princesses whose shoes get scuffed while they sleep. These and so many other steampunk and gaslamp fairy tales await within the pages of Clockwork, Curses and Coal. Retellings of Hansel and Gretel, The Princess and the Pea, Pinocchio, The Twelve Dancing Princesses and more are all showcased alongside some original fairy tale-like stories. Featuring stories by Melissa Bobe, Adam Brekenridge, Beth Cato, MLD Curelas, Joseph Halden, Reese Hogan, Diana Hurlburt, Christina Johnson, Alethea Kontis, Lex T. Lindsay, Wendy Nikel, Brian Trent, Laura VanArendonk Baugh and Sarah Van Goethem.

Hollow
Hollow

Author: Rhonda Parrish

Publisher: Tyche Books Limited

Published: 2020-03-24

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781989407141

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The old camera was supposed to change Morgan's luck. And it did. From bad to worse.

Inviting Interruptions
Inviting Interruptions

Author: Cristina Bacchilega

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Published: 2021-02-23

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 0814347010

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As we make our way deeper into the twenty-first century, wonder tales—and their critical analyses—will continue to interest and enchant general audiences, students, and scholars.

Mrs. Claus: Not the Fairy Tale They Say
Mrs. Claus: Not the Fairy Tale They Say

Author: Rhonda Parrish

Publisher: World Weaver Press

Published: 2017-11-28

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780998702247

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When you think of Mrs. Claus, do you imagine a quiet North Pole homebody who finds complete fulfillment in baking cookies, petting reindeer and crafting toys alongside elves? How about a magic-wielding ice goddess, or a tough-as-nails Valkyrie? Or maybe an ancient fae of dubious intentions, or a well-meaning witch? Could Mrs. Claus be a cigar-smoking Latina, or a crash-landed alien? Within these pages Mrs. Claus is a hero, a villain, a mother, a spacefarer, a monster hunter, and more. The only thing she decidedly is not, is a sidekick. It’s Mrs. Claus’ turn to shine and she is stepping out of Santa’s shadow and into the spotlight in these fourteen spectacular stories that make her the star! Featuring original short stories by Laura VanArendonk Baugh, C.B. Calsing, DJ Tyrer, Jennifer Lee Rossman, Kristen Lee, Randi Perrin, Michael Leonberger, Andrew Wilson, Ross Van Dusen, MLD Curelas, Maren Matthias, Anne Luebke, Jeff Kuykendall, and Hayley Stone.

F is for Fairy
F is for Fairy

Author: Pete Aldin

Publisher: Poise and Pen Publishing

Published: 2019-05

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 9781988233543

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"Anyone who believes that faeries are wee, golden-haired creatures with dragon-fly wings and sweet intentions has never met a real faerie." -Suzanne Willis, "A Silver Thread Between Worlds"Retellings of familiar favourites from new perspectives, and brand new stories share the pages of this fairy-themed collection. Within these offerings you'll find fairy music and food, contracts (making and breaking them), changelings, circles and curses-these stories deliver all the things you already love about fairies and a few new tricks as well.A dusting of dragons, shapeshifters and ogres accompany these tales which include feminist fairies overcoming trauma, Norse fairies breaking the rules to interfere in human affairs, intergalactic fairies hitching a ride to a new home, political satire featuring an idiot king and talking animals, a new Robin Archer story, fairy run nightclubs and so, so much more.Altogether this anthology includes twenty-six brand new tales-one for each letter of the alphabet-from contributors Pete Aldin, Steve Bornstein, Andrew Bourelle, Stephanie A. Cain, Beth Cato, Sara Cleto, Cory Cone, Danielle Davis, Megan Engelhardt, Michael Fosburg, Joseph Halden, Lynn Hardaker, L.S. Johnson, Michael M. Jones, Jeanne Kramer-Smyth, Samantha Kymmell-Harvey, C.S. MacCath, Jonathan C. Parrish, Alexandra Seidel, Michael B. Tager, Rachel M. Thompson, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, Brittany Warman, Lilah Wild, Suzanne J. Willis and BD Wilson

S'moregasbord
S'moregasbord

Author: Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Publisher: Aeclipse Press

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1631650246

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S'mores are simple and iconic—but there are so many possibilities beyond the graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow original. Plunge into this fantastic playground of innovative ideas and delightful combinations. With chapters on s'mores for all ages, seasonal s'mores, and showstopping s'mores to blow up your Instagram feed, this book has something for everyone. The wide variety and fun suggestions make this a great idea book for outdoors events. The gorgeous food photography and staging—be sure to see the dark chocolate gothic treat Memento Mori-o!—make this book a great gift for campers and foodies alike.

Swashbuckling Cats
Swashbuckling Cats

Author: Rhonda Parrish

Publisher: Tyche Books

Published: 2024-08-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781989407783

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If you think cats and water don't mix, think again. Plunge into worlds of piratical cats: some selfish, some mischievous, all fond of hitting the catnip stash. From ships on the deep blue sea, to ships flying through the depths of space, and even visiting from beyond the veil, these cats are determined and on a mission. Featuring thirteen "tails" of adventure-loving cats, puns, and fun by: Megan Fennell; S.G. Wong; Rebecca Brae; Grace Bridges; Lizz Donnelly; Blake Liddell; Frances Pauli; JB Riley; Joseph Halden; Leslie Van Zwol; Krista D. Ball; Chadwick Ginther; Rose Strickman; and Beth Cato.

The Continuum
The Continuum

Author: Wendy Nikel

Publisher: World Weaver Press

Published: 2018-01-23

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9780998702223

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Elise Morley is an expert on the past who's about to get a crash course in the future. For years, Elise has been donning corsets, sneaking into castles, and lying through her teeth to enforce the Place in Time Travel Agency's ten essential rules of time travel. Someone has to ensure that travel to the past isn't abused, and most days she welcomes the challenge of tracking down and retrieving clients who have run into trouble on their historical vacations. But when a dangerous secret organization kidnaps her and coerces her into jumping to the future on a high-stakes assignment, she's got more to worry about than just the time-space continuum. For the first time ever, she's the one out-of-date, out of place, and quickly running out of time.