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Vanessa K. Eccles writes books that defy normal and break all the rules. Through her enchanted tales, she hopes to expand the imaginations of young people and help adults recapture the magic they once believed in. Most of all, she strives to inspire readers to live a life worth writing—full of wondrous adventures and limitless creativity. Vanessa has worked in some form of publishing since 2010. She began her journey interning for a popular Southern magazine where she edited and scheduled publishing dates for their literature department. From there, she opened her own journal, Belle Rêve Literary Journal, that has flourished since 2013. She then worked for a time as a literary agent. Most recently, she's devoted herself to living the life of her dreams, working as a full-time author and cultivating The Faithful Creative Magazine. ​When she's not writing or devouring books, she enjoys life with her Prince Charming and their four dogs.

Not all fairy tales are friendly. Rowena thinks the Grimm’s infamous podcasts are simply another teen fad until she finds herself trapped in a land of nightmarish storybook characters. She tries desperately to flee Mezzanine and return home, but Dresdem, Mezzanine’s wicked monarch, plans to use Rowena’s access to her world to bring dark magic and absolute rule into Georgia and beyond. But when Rowena’s dear friend Madeline falls into Dresdem’s grasp, her battle with him becomes war, and all hopes of home are temporarily thwarted. With the help of an invisible hero, a beast, and an owl, she sets out to free Madeline from a deadening sleep. But Rowena must become her own hero when she finds herself bound by the kingdom’s darkest family. She must make the ultimate choice—align herself with her enemies or live on the run forever. FABLED is a unique spin on the Grimm’s fairy tales, but instead of being a traditional retelling of a specific piece of folklore or mythology, it’s an original fairy tale with familiar themes and tones but with an authentic new main character. This young adult fantasy combines magic, action and adventure, and paranormal with a dash of romance and betrayal. Being kidnapped, enslaved, and forced into making the biggest decision of her life doesn’t sound like much of a fairy tale to Rowena. She only thought she wanted an epic life. Be careful what you wish for. You’ll have an opportunity to unlock readers’ most asked question.

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Category: Teen & Young Adult; Science Fiction & Fantasy

A novelette. Average read time is 90 minutes or less. Chivalry isn't dead. The enchanted wood lured Guinevere into its embrace all of her teen years. It held her whole heart until the night it introduced her to Arthur. A murder. A sword. A secret. A destiny. Chosen by the heavens and convinced by the passion she feels, she makes a decision that will begin a legend and be told from now until forever. OF LOVE & LEGEND is a young adult paranormal romance with an Arthurian spin. In keeping with Arthur's reputation of honor and Guinevere's thirst for love, this short read hopes to satisfy your longing for clean but zealous passion.

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Category: Teen & Young Adult; Science Fiction & Fantasy

A curious orphan. A witch’s curse. And forbidden rooms. It’s what we don’t know that really scares us, or so twelve-year-old Claribel finds out when she enters Waywardly Hall—a house full of impossible things and odd little orphans. Even with all its creepiness, it’s what Claribel did to get there that really haunts her. All she can think about is the tap, tap, tapping of her foster parents locked in their closet. When she learns the truth behind the lies, she turns her attention to the ghostly children in the forbidden rooms, the ones with RED RIBBONS tied to their doorknobs. The house is deteriorating and starting to flood. Something must be done before it all collapses under the weight of the spell and the sister's endless tears. With the help of a godmother, a miniature dragon, and a few friends, a plan is concocted to destroy the curse and its hold on Waywardly Hall. Claribel must save the others even if it means losing herself. RED RIBBONS is a magical tale of mystery and intrigue meant to inspire curiosity in all ages. Humorous, quirky sidekicks and authentic characters will introduce you to another world where magic, action and adventure, orphans and foster homes, and spook meet to create a charming tale of family life. With a dash of horror and supernatural, Claribel’s story will keep you up all night exploring the realms of the impossible.

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Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; Mystery, Thriller & Suspense