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When Maddie's father catches her with a boy, he hauls her into town in a pig wagon and finds her a husband. But Peter's cabin in the woods promises something very different than Maddie's happily ever after. Pretty Things, a retelling of "The Robber Bridegroom," is the first novella in the Grimm Chronicles series. Warning: not your granny's fairytales!

When Gretel's stepmother sells her to the mysterious Madame Avery, she discovers just how far she'll go for happiness. Warning: Not your granny's fairy tale!

When Maddie's father catches her with a boy, he hauls her into town in a pig wagon and finds her a husband. But Peter's cabin in the woods promises something very different than Maddie's happily ever after. Pretty Things, a retelling of "The Robber Bridegroom," is the first novella in the Grimm Chronicles series. Warning: not your granny's fairytales!

Half a century after the world was decimated by a bio-engineered plague, military scouts are acquisitioning a new supply of exports-slaves. With his family dead, sixteen-year-old Cameron Landry is a reluctant survivor, haunted by nightmares and bound by promises. When he and his worst enemy, Devon, are both selected for shipment to a civilization called Salvation, Cam suddenly has nowhere to run. Devon is a mutant, stronger and faster, and his hatred for Cam grows with each passing day. As Cam makes friends, and finds a surprising ally in Devon's twin sister, Tara, he learns a secret that could change everything. But Devon is on the hunt, and Cam is running out of places to hide. The Plague Legacy is a dystopian thriller series set in a future that has reversed the world to earlier versions of civilization. The story focuses on Cameron Landry, an orphan who is dealing with the loss of his family, most recently his revered older brother Dom. As Cam tries to forge new friendships and navigate the awkwardness of his first experiences with teen romance, he is also running from the aggressive mutant bully Devon Miller. Against a background of burned homes and a rusting ship, Cam has to find the strength within himself to survive. Cam and his friends are on different sides of the mutant and immune societal divide-even though they are teenage orphans who are largely left to govern themselves, they live in a post-apocalyptic society that has taught them to believe that there are distinct differences in the categories of human beings. In this dystopian novel, Cam forges a tentative relationship with an adult mentor, a Regulator who might not be what he seems. Officer Smith escorts Cam and his friends across the ocean to their new home-Salvation, where they are destined to be sold as slaves. Mutants for the glory of the arena, immunes for the dirty work. Some of the themes that are introduced in this book are dealing with the guilt of grief and loss, basic human survival, defining friendships, young adult romance, and emerging leadership. These themes will be further developed in the future dystopian novels of this series. Even though this is post-apocalyptic fiction, much of the premise for Acquisitions is realistic. The book's context is based on historic events and situations, the first of which is the Children's Crusade during which the Pope shipped plague orphans out of Europe under the guise that they were going to the Holy Land as righteous soldiers. As this action adventure series develops, the context in future books also includes the culture of the great Roman Empire and the gladiators as well as the King Arthur structure of the german comitatus. This setting lends the book the flavor of both science fiction and fantasy. Altogether, The Plague Legacy: Acquisitions is a thrilling read for teens and adults alike, packed with action, adventure and dynamic characters who will move into your heart. Be part of this impressive new series as it takes its place among the best in young adult dystopian fiction. About the Author Christine Nielson Haggerty grew up in rural Utah with three brothers, a sister, several chickens, a goat, and an outhouse. She always loved the escape of science fiction and fantasy and the art of writing, and her passion is to craft stories of strength and survival. Christine taught high school language arts for several years, encouraging perfection of the language in her young adult students. Now she appreciates her background in classic literature and history as she draws on the past to write about the present and the future. Her favorite genres to write are young adult dystopian fiction and young adult urban fantasy. Categories dystopian thriller dystopian novel dystopian fiction young adult YA romance YA Fantasy science fiction and fantasy dystopian novels

Open the door and unlock the secrets in eleven short stories from The Secret Door Society, an organization of fantasy and science fiction authors dedicated to charitable work. All proceeds from this anthology benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in their quest to cure Type One Diabetes (T1D).In these pages you'll discover a modern woman trapped in an old fashioned dreamscape, a futuristic temp worker who fights against her programming, a beautiful vampire's secret mission disrupted by betrayal, a sorcerer's epic battle against a water dragon, the source of magical mirrors-and more. There are tales for every science fiction and fantasy taste, including new works from award-winning authors Johnny Worthen, Lehua Parker, Christine Haggerty, and Adrienne Monson. In 2014 the Secret Door Society was established by Lehua Parker, Christine Haggerty, Angela Hartley, Callie Stoker, Joshua Robertson, Johnny Worthen, Adrienne Monson, C.R. Asay, Michael Darling, Terra Luft, Sam McClendon, Jessica Parker, MeriAnn Boxall, and Faun Jackson.Join us in the fight against T1D as you peek into a world of magical and mysterious doorways-if you dare.

This book, drawing on theoretical and practical sources, acknowledges the potential for distress involved in caring for a sick child but also emphasizes the coping resources and skills that can be, and frequently are, adopted by families.

Your Badass Guide to Writing Fights Right! These six simple steps will shift your fight scenes from good to great.

With an absolutely evil stepmother, Ella has the perfect beginning to a splendid fairy tale. But can her broken heart hold true love?--Amazon.

The Great Salt Lake is a remnant of an ancient lake that was almost as long as the State of Utah. What mysteries does it hold in its briny waters? What secrets lurk in its murky shores? …a malevolent spirit haunts a pregnant woman, luring her ever closer to the salty depths, yet what it wants is much more horrifying than death… …the inversion and smog in the Salt Lake Valley carries more than just bad air… …two locals find more than they bargain for when they unearth an ancient box buried in the salt-caked muck… …a trip to Wendover turns deadly when something decides to tag along for the ride… …a young girl hears voices in her head, voices that keep her company. But there’s something else in the void of her psyche, something that’s growing stronger, something that wants out… Whether its mystery, apparitions, ancient curses, or a modern day apocalypse, one thing holds all these tales together: The Great Salt Lake. Nestled inside the second anthology of Utah horror, are tales intended to delight a wide range of readers, everything from traditional horror, to romance, comedy and young adult. The authors share a connection to Utah (bringing them closer to the salty depths of the lake) bringing the reader another taste of local talent ranging from the “salty” veteran to the slick greenhorn. Sit back, cuddle up in a warm blanket, and stay away from the water while you enjoy these tales from the Great Salt Lake.

It's a floor wax! It's a dessert topping! It's an anthology! Missing Pieces has become a regular Gen Con feature offering readers sumptuous samples and tantalizing tastes contributed by the authors of Authors' Avenue. This year we are proud to announce that all selections have at least one thing in common. Yes, that's right-there's a theme. This year's theme, "missing," has prompted an amazing variety of worthy submissions we're certain you'll enjoy, from flights of fancy to the darkest depths. Featuring some new voices this year as well as old favorites, you'll find tales and poems from worlds you may already know-and from those still waiting to be discovered. We strongly suggest diving in with both feet! After all, one thing that definitely isn't "missing" this year is imagination. Perhaps you'll find a new favorite! Featuring: Kerry Bourgoine, Hans Cummings, Maxwell Alexander Drake, J.R. Dwornik, Jay Erickson, Catherine Fitzsimmons, Lee French, Denna Fugett, Robert Neal Geiger, Thomas Gondolfi, Christine Haggerty, Paul Lell, Peter Lewia, Nathan Marchand, C.S. Marks, Eric Menge, Brian Pettera, Karl Rademacher, Ames Augustus Rocco, Joss'Lynn Epic Rocco, C.E. Rocco, Ed Russell, Julie Wolf Scott, Roger Sicely, & V.J. Waks.