Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jan 21, 2012, 3:05 pm
 I was watching TV with my son, Dean, and a commercial for the new revised 3D Beauty & the Beast, along with the announcement of the new short from Tangled, came on. Dean was like, let’s go see it and watch the Tangled show and then leave. I was like, yeah, I don’t like Beauty and t...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jan 11, 2012, 8:59 am
The GuardbyDorlana Vann It felt as if the castle walls were closing in on me. With each passing moment, my eyes grew heavier, as did my head, as I struggled to keep watch. But my thoughts must be enough to keep me awake till dawn, for the dragon had escaped its chains and until its capture, I am...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jan 8, 2012, 10:44 am
Hi Friends, Just a quick note to let you know that the Kindle edtion of my fairy tale inspired, paranormal anothology, Supernatural Fairy Tales, is FREE over on Amazon (worldwide) until Jan, 10, 2012. There are 9 short stories, which were inspired by classic fairy tales - Alice’s Adventures...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 30, 2011, 9:49 am
A big THANK YOU to the following people who kindly mentioned the Free eBook or reviewed “The Princes of Tanlgeforest” on their blog, facebook, and/or Tweeter. JFay of Studio 3B:  The Wick'd Woman of Potions - Gothic, vampire, horror, victorian, steampunk themed perfumes and jewelry. ...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 27, 2011, 10:03 am
Weeping Lake By Dorlana Vann Vivian stood on the side of the lake. Her bright hair waved like the water as the wind graciously blew in from the south. She inhaled and then looked down at her newly acquired engagement ring. She had said yes, but she knew that wasn’t what she had meant. Everyone ha...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 21, 2011, 3:21 pm
Hi Friends, The Kindle Edition of my young adult fairy tale inspired contemporary fantasy, The Princes of Tanlgeforest, will be FREE December 23, 2011 - December 27, 2011. Follow this link: Free Kindle U.S. Copy of The Princes of Tangleforest or any of the links below for your free cop...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 12, 2011, 8:52 am
The GiftbyDorlana Vann Paris, TX 1873 At first Cynthia was afraid to look out the window. She was afraid she would see the ghostly figure out by the horses again, stirring them up, making them run and complain. But she was expecting someone; she had to look. The speck of hope that the person riding...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 9, 2011, 10:30 am
Hi Friends, There are three different giveaways going on this month for my fairy tale inspired books. The Princes of Tangleforest, Supernatural Fairy Tales anthology, and Silverweed: a supernatural fairy tale. The first one I want to tell you about is for The Princes of Tangleforest. This YA�...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 4, 2011, 12:17 pm
pirate ship by Dean Vann My main writing focus/genre has been the supernatural for a long time. It’s easy for me to remember when it all began because I started writing Jaclyn’s Ghost right after my son, Dean, was born, and he’ll be eight-years-old soon. I actually wrote my first fairy...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Nov 20, 2011, 10:16 am
Blueberry Eyes by Dorlana Vann Her long auburn hair kept slipping from its desired position of behind her to in her face and into her cooking pot. When she finally had enough of pushing it back, she left her concoction to go pull it up. She frowned at the vague remembrance of herself as a lit...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Nov 18, 2011, 9:42 am
Hi Friends, I wanted to share a couple of sites I have joined lately. Bloggerdise: www.bloggerdise.com Bloggerdise is a great site for authors to promote their books for free and a great place for bloggers to find free products (including books) for their blogs. Authors: Even though the front pag...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Oct 2, 2011, 11:50 am
Hi Friends, I’m very excited to announce that my paranormal anthology, Supernatural Fairy Tales, is now available. There are 9 short stories, which were inspired by classic fairy tales - Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Rumpelstilzchen, The Little Mermaid and more. ...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Sep 28, 2011, 1:30 pm
So after going through the werewolf eBook samples from last week , I decided on How to Date a Werewolf (Rylie Cruz Series) - by Rose Pressey .99 cents  Not your traditional scary werewolf novel, I know. But, actually none of them were. And even though it’s in 1st person (which I usually don’t l...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Sep 22, 2011, 9:54 am
I have a confession: I have read only one werewolf novel, Soulless by Gail Carriger, and I guess it isn’t really a “werewolf” novel, but it has werewolves in it. :) It’s a really good book with all kinds of supernatural creatures, an interesting female MC, and steampunk. What’s really fun...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Sep 16, 2011, 11:01 am
I’ve been putting the final touches on my short story anthology, Supernatural Fairy Tales. (Release date: Oct 1, 2011) and realized one of the stories hasn't been posted to the blog. His Soul Inspiration was written for Enchanted Conversation for their The Little Mermaid issue. After that, it wa...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Sep 14, 2011, 1:19 pm
Out of the four fairy tale inspired eBook samples I downloaded from Amazon to my Kindle on Monday, I only bought one. (A Clockwork Fairytale by Helen Scott Taylor ) I’m not an “If I start reading a book, I finish it” type of reader. Now that I think about it, I’m guess I’m actually a pret...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Sep 12, 2011, 11:33 am
One of the things I love about my Kindle is being able to download free samples and then read them when I get a chance. Today I downloaded 4 fairy tale inspired samples. They are all very different but look really interesting and are all under $3 - yay!  Later in the week, I’ll let you know if...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Sep 6, 2011, 11:14 am
Hi friends, I just wanted to let you know that my Paranormal Egyptian Mystery, Passage to Mesentia, is free to download (or read online) all month long. No contest, no drawing, just go get your free copy at Goodreads before October. The inspirations behind Passage to Mesentia are my obsession with ...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Aug 30, 2011, 9:31 am
This is one of my short stories from my upcoming anthology, Supernatural Fairy Tales. It was inspired by Prince Ariel from "The Fairy Tales of Madame D'Aulnoy." Muse by Dorlana Vann Since Jackson couldn’t channel his frustration onto the blank page, he used his fist to pound it into the de...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Aug 25, 2011, 9:41 am
The Cover: I’m very excited about the cover and wanted to give a big THANK YOU to the creative team of Liz Shipe & Perry Heideman of Reconstructing Grimm for the image. Art director, Liz Shipe, and photographer, Perry Heideman, along with many volunteers, recreate fairy tale scenes in urban setti...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Aug 19, 2011, 9:27 am
There are a couple of giveaways going on for my fairy tale inspired novels. The Elliot Review Giveaway: The Princes of Tangleforest Jessi of The Elliot Review Blog is a teacher, librarian and fangirl. Her blog features book reviews, author interviews, and lots of fun, easy to enter, giveaway...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Aug 10, 2011, 12:13 pm
If you live in Atlanta, GA be sure to check out Neil Gaiman's "Snow, Glass, Apples" - adapted and directed by Lisa Stock. To benefit the East Atlanta Community Association New York Times Best Selling Author, Neil Gaiman’s “Snow, Glass, Apples” retells the tale of Snow White from the vantage ...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Aug 8, 2011, 10:12 am
The Princes of Tangleforest by Dorlana Vann Inspired by the classic fairy tale Rapunzel and sprinkled with the question: What if the school’s misfits discovered a way to use mind control in order to become the popular group?   The Princes of Tangleforest was my first NaNoWrioMo (National Novel ...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jun 21, 2011, 1:45 pm
Silverweed: a supernatural fairy is now available in paperback for $6.99. It is also available in eBook for .99 cents. I'm also giving away 5 copies over at Goodreads. Werewolf young adult Dark Fantasy inspired by Little Red Riding Hood Silverweed by Dorlana VannOnce upon a time Granny was attacke...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jun 11, 2011, 4:20 pm
A quick update: Starting July 5 2011, I will be adding my newest young adult fairy tale inspired novel, THE PRINCES OF TANGLEFOREST, to my new blog, http://www.fairytalenovel.blogspot.com/. (The eBook will be available in July as well.) Here is a little info about it: THE PRINCES OF TANGLEFOREST ...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Feb 2, 2011, 9:26 am
Hi Friends, Over the past several years, I have enjoyed everyone’s stories and artwork and enthusiasm about fairy tales tremendously. This was a very difficult decision, but it seems as if it’s time for me to move on to new creative adventures. Even though Silverweed will no longer be post...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jan 28, 2011, 9:38 am
I Must Act Craftily So I Can Catch BothChapter 7b Episode 13by Dorlana Vann “Is it dead?” Scarlet asked, trying to ignore the tears that seeped down Diesel’s cheeks. Aiden took a step forward and stared down at the werewolf. “Are you sure?” “You can check for yourself.” Aiden shook hi...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jan 21, 2011, 9:36 am
I Must Act Craftily So I Can Catch BothChapter 7 Episode 12By Dorlana Vann Scarlet heard the boys arguing and tried to concentrate on their conversation but couldn’t stop looking at the monster on the floor in the pink gown. “Where’s your granny?” she asked. Diesel turned to her, his hair ou...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jan 14, 2011, 9:38 am
“Good Day,” Said The WolfChapter 6 Episode 11By Dorlana Vann Within an hour, Aiden had dinner and the muffins cooked and the table set. When he walked through the living room on his way to get his grandmother, he heard the wind as it wailed and begged for attention. He snapped on the porch...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jan 9, 2011, 3:47 pm
There are so many great book blogs out there and lots and lots of opportunities to win books and to read about current or upcoming novels. I have had the pleasure of being a guest or having Silverweed reviewed by a few of these blogs in the last couple of weeks. This week, Jan 9 – 16, I am the gue...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jan 7, 2011, 9:02 am
“Good Day,” Said The Wolf Chapter 6 Episode 10 By Dorlana Vann Saturday: Night Except for the constant chill, the unfamiliar surroundings, and no cable, Aiden’s day hadn’t been as bad as he had expected it to be. After his mom had left, he had watched Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jan 5, 2011, 9:24 am
Appleseeds by Charlotte Beard I Somewhere Jimmy Crack Corn is King James of the Stalks, on his little head a copper crown with a single emerald. He peels a husk on his throne of straw and damns scarecrows to underground basements to eternally find needles in haystacks and weave them into Rapunzel's...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Jan 1, 2011, 4:59 pm
Hi Friends! I have gobbled up my black-eyed peas and am ready for a good year of fairy tales, stories, art, and fun. Before I get to what’s up this month, I wanted to invite authors and artists to be our guests. We are looking for short stories, poetry, and artist galleries – guidelines here. We...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 31, 2010, 9:47 am
Half A League From The Village Chapter 5, Episode 9 By Dorlana Vann Saturday: Night Scarlet found her mom in the little mud room on the other side of the kitchen folding a load of laundry. That was all Scarlet ever knew her to do—work. She had told Scarlet several years before that the reason sh...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 24, 2010, 10:58 am
Half A League From The Village Chapter 5, Episode 8 By Dorlana Vann Saturday: Night Grabbing the red bikini she had bought at the end of last season, Scarlet yanked the tags off and threw it into her already stuffed suitcase. “Are you sure you packed the right clothes for me?” Diesel sat...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 17, 2010, 8:53 am
I Will Be CarefulChapter 4, Episode 7by Dorlana Vann Saturday: Morning Aiden woke to the sounds of thumping and gurgling. He located the source, the radiator, with sleepy eyes. Despite the noise, it had failed to warm the room to a comfortable degree, so he groped for the quilt he had kicked off d...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 14, 2010, 9:58 am
My dogs enjoyed my reading Linger—there were plenty of extra hugs as the story progressed with the same solid senses of hope and sadness as Shiver, the tale it continues. Ms. Stiefvater uses sadness like an expert make-up artist, highlighting the twists of Sam and Grace’s struggle for a human re...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 10, 2010, 8:39 am
Take These Goodies To Your Grandmother Chapter 3 – Episode 6 The guestroom, which was freezing, had a large, white iron bed and one window that faced the driveway. As Aiden took a long breath, releasing it through sputtering lips, he sat on the pink and light blue handmade-looking quilt that cover...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 7, 2010, 8:41 am
Taylor Jackson is a student with a love of photography and photo manipulation. Her images are meant to have a story behind them and combine aspects of fashion and surrealism. "Fairytales are often a huge inspiration in my work because you can take an idea anywhere," she says. This is the first shot...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 3, 2010, 11:19 am
Take These Goodies To Your Grandmother Chapter 3 – Episode 5 by Dorlana Vann Aiden and Lucy stood in the foyer staring out the window, watching as the little red car and white Neon spun up the driveway to the road. “Did they just leave leave?” Aiden asked. Lucy exhaled and let go of the hea...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Dec 1, 2010, 9:23 am
Hi Friends, I’m excited to tell y’all about the BLOODY KISS'MAS GIVEAWAY EXTRAVAGANZA!! This Giveway is brought to you by Wick'd Reads and Vampire Wear and being is hosted exclusively by Paperback Dolls. Visit the Doll's website for a list of authors who will be giving away books and swag (inclu...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Nov 24, 2010, 8:49 am
There was a Dear Little Girl Chapter 2 – Episode 4 by Dorlana Vann Scarlet and Diesel found everyone at the food-filled formal dining room table… even Granny. Scarlet’s body jittered with excitement because that meant somebody had gone upstairs, helped Granny into her wheelchair, wheeled her...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Nov 22, 2010, 9:59 am
FAIRY GODMOTHERS UNITE! by Katherine Sanger "I'm telling you, we need to unionize," Ginger whispered. She waved her wand in a circular pattern, fastening the ribbon to the bottom hem of the dress on the sewing table in front of her. Mabel sighed. It wasn't the first time Ginger had gotten this part...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Nov 18, 2010, 9:01 am
Have you ever wanted to meet the warm fuzzy hiding out in the crawl space behind your heart? How about finding out what your imaginary friend from childhood became? Perhaps they come from the Kooky imaginarium, described and illustrated by the talented Koldo Barroso in his new book, Kooky Pets. It w...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Nov 15, 2010, 8:41 am
Hi Friends, I just wanted to give you a quick reminder about Fairy Tale Week at Paperback Dolls. I'll be a guest, Wednesday, November 17, 2010, blogging about using fairy tales as inspiration. I’ll also be giving away this yummy candle, Supernatural Fairy Tales’ signature candle, Blueberry Spell...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Nov 10, 2010, 8:57 am
There was a Dear Little Girl chapter 2 Episode 3 by Dorlana Vann Friday: Late Afternoon “Learn to drive, bitch!” Scarlet Hawkins yelled, honked, and swerved. She headed north, toward Diesel’s house. He had called her half an hour earlier saying he needed her; his aunt and cousin had arrived,...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Nov 5, 2010, 12:36 pm
by: Linda Lindsey Thanks for having me on your blog. I've been sewing for 33 years and costuming for 21. Most of that 21 years was with the Society for Creative Anachronism making Medieval and Renaissance historical clothing. A couple of years ago, I heard about Steampunk but thought that the last...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Nov 1, 2010, 5:46 pm
Hi Friends! What a busy and fun November this will be! On the blog this month, Steampunk Accessories by Linda Lindsey A short story, “Fairy Godmothers Unite!,” by Katherine SangerChrissa Sandlin reviews, Kooky Pets, written and illustrated by Koldo Barroso I will also be posting chapter 2 “The...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Oct 29, 2010, 8:45 am
A Supernatural Fairy Tale Webserial by Dorlana Vann Once Upon a Time Aiden and Lucy turned when they heard a loud knock coming from above. A railing supported by carved wooden balusters edged the open landing. “Gran,” Diesel said loudly. “Aunt Lucy and Aiden are here. Finally.” The bedroom ...
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Dorlana V. posted an article on Supernatural Fairy Tales - Oct 27, 2010, 9:13 am
By Tim Handorf and Bestcollegesonline Today’s haunted house attractions are more terrifying and believable than ever before, thanks to state-of-the-art animatronics, visual effects and talented actors that have the power to scare just about anyone and everyone. Expert ratings and reviews say the...
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