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The Princess of Many Half-Completed Movements

“She eased closer to him, studying his face. As if he might be someone she knew but didn’t fully recognize. She shifted to one side and checked his profile, reached out like she might ruffle his hair....

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*DeLorean not included

I didn’t see The Princess Bride when it came out in theatres. A rare thing, I know, especially for a kid like me who literally grew up in a theatre. It was my first job at sixteen. I have family in...

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[Guest Post] The Best Perk in the Business

Once Upon a Time, after being hired on as Assistant Manager of a local Hastings store, I was asked to take a test. The test included statements like, “It is more WHO you know than WHAT you know that...

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The Princess Formerly Known as Snow White

Readers often ask me about my favorites. Favorite book that I’ve written. Favorite character I’ve invented. Favorite EVERYTHING. It’s so tough–like choosing a favorite child! But I will admit…I do have...

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Are You Ready to Tackle Your TBR?

Hello, everyone! My dearest Tressa over at Wishful Endings is currently hosting the Tackle Your TBR Read-a-thon. But you know all about that by now, right? Of course you do! (Quick! Sign up through...

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What’s Love Got to Do With It?

When it rains it pours. I should know by now that the minute I get home and prepped for NaNoWriMo, I suddenly find myself with multiple meetings and podcast interviews and guest blogs to share. Apres...

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GIVE BOOKS THIS HOLIDAY! [pinned]

What could be a more perfect gift this holiday than one of Alethea Kontis’s beautiful books, signed & personalized by Princess Alethea herself? Signed & Personalized Books are now available on...

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Support my Thunderclap!

Hello, everyone! I’m trying out something new: a Thunderclap campaign to get the word out about the Storenvy sale this Black Friday, where signed copies of of both TRIXTER and TALES OF ARILLAND will be...

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I Wrote a Book About Refugees and No One Noticed

Dear Twitter: I lied. This morning, on social media, I admitted to being the White Privileged American granddaughter of a refugee twice over. My papou’s mother fled (with four small children) to...

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You Know It’s All About The FLASH MOB

I was late for my STAR meeting today because there was a Flash Mob at my B&N (West Melbourne, FL) — where I normally go to get some work done beforehand. Needless to say, I didn’t do much this...

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TRIXTER Tees Now Available!

We’ve appeased the Brute Squad…now we have to tackle ALL THE BOOKS OF ARILLAND. Starting with Trixter, because you know Trix Woodcutter would demand that his t-shirt be done FIRST… TRIXTER (gold):...

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Princess Alethea on Patreon

For those interested in supporting Princess Alethea on Patreon, I have rejiggered my page — the monthly pledge is not just for Fairy Tale Rants anymore, it’s for EVERYTHING I WRITE. Link:...

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Cover Reveal: TRIX AND THE FAERIE QUEEN

Here it is…the moment you’ve all been waiting for…THE COVER OF TRIX AND THE FAERIE QUEEN!   ISN’T IT SO SUPER GORGEOUS??? I am so in love. *sigh* Trix and the Faerie Queen is up for preorder on Kindle...

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TRIXTER 99 CENT SALE

In honor of this week’s release of Trix & the Faerie Queen, Trixter is on sale for 99 cents on Kindle, Nook, and Kobo! THIS SALE IS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY — Now’s the time to snatch it up if you...

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Trix & the Faerie Queen NOW AVAILABLE!

Adventure Awaits! Paperback: http://amzn.to/1pY3vZk Kindle: http://amzn.to/1VRwjyM Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/trix-and-the-faerie-queen-alethea-kontis/1123595003?ean=2940157690489 Kobo:...

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Home from Boot Camp with Big Ideas

Hey, everybody! I’m officially home from Jane Yolen’s Picture Book Boot Camp…which means I got in late Sunday night and then spent an entire day in bed in excruciating pain (this whole neck thing is...

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The Trix Adventures Prize Pack Giveaway!

I know you’re dutifully following and sharing all the guest bloggers and reviewers of the Trix and the Faerie Queen Blog Tour…but do make sure that you’re following me on ALL THE SOCIAL MEDIA and...

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The Unbreakable Princess Alethea

(I should totally have my own television show with this title. Right? Netflix, call me.) * Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition. Nor does one expect, after months of carefully planning two...

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WWDD 99 Cent Sale!

In the mood for some dark & twisty stories?  Catch them quick–only 99 cents! http://amzn.to/1U7AIcT The post WWDD 99 Cent Sale! appeared first on AletheaKontis.com.

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On Reviewing Books

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