Enjoy this guest post by T. M. Roy, on what makes a woman, any woman, a kickass heroine. *** I think it’s her capacity for compassion and caring. Her biological instinct to nurture and protect. And her tenacity and fury when something she cares about is threatened. It’s something I see in many women. I […]
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I love that my books can be read by readers all over the world. And now… Henrietta The Dragon Slayer is now available for free international shipping at The Book Depository. http://www.bookdepository.com/Henrietta-Dragon-Slayer-Beth-Barany/9780983296041 The Book Depository offers free shipping worldwide to over 100 countries, and sells six million titles that ship within 48 hours. More about the
I support companies that stand for girls being who they want, like Toward the Stars: http://towardthestars.com/ In support of Toward the Stars I’ve listed Henrietta The Dragon Slayer in their store. Founded by Inês Almeida, Toward the Stars mission is: The World’s Marketplace For Empowering Gifts For Girls We are a tribe of parents, educators, business leaders, entrepreneurs,
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Brave’s Kelly Macdonald on Being Pixar’s First Heroine **I really enjoyed this film! Enjoy this post by Aimee Scudder. *** When Brave hits theaters, audience met Merida, Disney Pixar’s first heroine. The storied studio has never had a girl star in its 12 animated films, but that changes with Merida, a headstrong princess of the ancient Scottish
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Welcome indie author, Sandra Saidak, sharing about her unusual kick-ass heroine, Kalie, in her historical fantasy, Daughter of the Goddess Lands. *** I can still remember my reaction to reading the story of the Trojan War in my freshman year of high school. I threw the book against the wall. It wasn’t because Paris abducted Helen
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In honor of my 2012 Grand Prize award for HENRIETTA THE DRAGON SLAYER, my young adult fantasy novel, I’m giving away two paperback copies. Be sure to enter the giveaway on my Goodreads page for the book here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11713438-henrietta-the-dragon-slayer What others are saying about the book: “This is a fun, enjoyable fantasy. The characters are quite
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Welcome to another author interview. This week: Camille Picott, indie author of a middle grade fantasy story inspired by her heritage and her passion… Enjoy! *** 1. What got you into writing this book in the first place? Tell us a little about the book as you answer the question. My book, Raggedy Chan: A
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I’m thrilled to announce that my YA fantasy novel, Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, has won the Grand Prize in the first annual California Fiction Writers Book Challenge! http://bookcontest.luckycinda.com/?page_id=583 Thank you to the judges and contest organizers! Just wanted to share the good news, and give a big thanks to all of my readers, book reviewers,
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Welcome back to another guest post on what makes a kick ass heroine tick in fiction. This week’s author Cara Bertoia shares the qualities of what makes a kick ass heroine for her. *** I recently watched a movie made about Dagenham, England. The lead character Rosie O’Grady reminded me what a kick ass heroine
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What about fantasy and adventure do you like most when you’re writing? Fantasy: I love creating a world where I make all the rules! Adventure: Love that my heroes take action and are brave even if it’s hard. For the rest of the fun interview where I answered in 140 characters or less, go to
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Award winning author, Beth Barany writes in several genres including young adult adventure fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction mysteries. Inspired by living abroad in France and Quebec, she loves creating magical tales of romance, mystery, and adventure that empower women and girls to be the heroes of their own lives.
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