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message 1: by Shereen (last edited Jun 24, 2015 07:54AM) (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments This will be my last book in this fairytale inspired Regency romance series.

I say --will be-- because this book's on the verge of coming out, but A Perfect Curse is not out yet.

However, in anticipation of this Snow White-inspired Regency romance's release, I want to share an interesting article I came across about the history of the Snow White and Seven Dwarfs tale:

The Twisted History of Snow White, by Adam Gidwitz, October 24, 2013

Favorite line - for 3 reasons:
1) 1812 is during the Regency era, when my stories are set
2) context - reminds us there were no "fairies" in the Brothers Grimm tales, and there aren't any in mine either (that occurs in the next Regency series I'm working on)
3) the German pronunciation tip at the end :)

So in 1812, once it became clear that Brentano was not following through on his project, the Brothers Grimm published their own editions of the fairy tales. They didn’t call them “fairy tales,” though, since there is not a single fairy in their book. In German, the Grimm tales are called Kinder- und Hausmärchen, which means “Children’s and Household Tales,” and is pronounced “KIN-der oont house-MYARE-cccccccchen.” That last syllable relies on you hocking a loogie while speaking. Good luck with that.


message 2: by Jalilah (new)

Jalilah | 5069 comments Mod
I am looking forward to it Shereen!


message 3: by Shereen (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments Good to hear, Jalilah.


message 4: by Shereen (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments A Perfect Curse, last in this Regency fantasy romance series is now out...inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Who needs a prince, when you've got a huntsman?

A Perfect Curse
A Perfect Curse (The Rue Alliance, #3) by Shereen Vedam


message 5: by Susan (new)

Susan Chapek | 309 comments I don't shop for Regency romances--but one with fantasy and a fairy tale retelling mixed in? Sounds tasty. I'm off to sample your series.


message 6: by Shereen (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments Good to hear, Susan.

I've actually doing a promo tomorrow for this book, with a scene that's ---not--- in the book.

It's called:
A rare glimpse into the life of the heroine from A Perfect Curse
…two years before her story begins


I'll post a link to it here tomorrow, once it goes live. It was fun to do.


message 7: by Shereen (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments There's a giveaway here for a Kindle copy of A Perfect Curse - ends July 12th.

Meet the heroine of A Perfect Curse
http://bluestockingbelles.com/2015/07...

A Perfect Curse (The Rue Alliance, #3) by Shereen Vedam


message 8: by Jalilah (new)

Jalilah | 5069 comments Mod
Susan wrote: "I don't shop for Regency romances--but one with fantasy and a fairy tale retelling mixed in? Sounds tasty. I'm off to sample your series."

I read Shereen's A Beastly Scandal and it was a really fun read!


message 9: by Susan (new)

Susan Chapek | 309 comments Shereen wrote: "There's a giveaway here for a Kindle copy of A Perfect Curse - ends July 12th.

Meet the heroine of A Perfect Curse
http://bluestockingbelles.com/2015/07......"


Too late! You can't force a free copy on me! A Perfect Curse is already mine!


message 10: by Shereen (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments Jalilah wrote: "I read Shereen's [book:A Beastly Scandal|17..."

Thanks Jalilah, always good to hear.


message 11: by Shereen (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments Susan wrote: "Too late! You can't force a free copy on me! A Perfect Curse is already mine! "

Okay, now that just made my day. Enjoy. :)


message 12: by Shereen (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments --->>> HEADTALKER CAMPAIGN + CHANCE TO WIN $20.00 GIVEAWAY <<<---

I'm working on a promotion to spread the word about a NEW RELEASE and would love your assistance.

This promo -- "READ THE LAST FAIRY TALE" -- is to help spread the word about this new Regency fantasy romance novel (set in 1814, goes from London, England to Seville, Spain, and involves a determined librarian, a wizard in hiding and a tall ship in peril):
A Perfect Curse
A Perfect Curse (The Rue Alliance, #3) by Shereen Vedam

The $20 giveaway associated with it (you can spend on any books you want or on gas to get you to the library or anything else you have an urgent need for)...and will be gifted by Headtalker to one randomly chosen, lucky supporter, once the promotion releases on Sept 7th.

You can support through 4 social media avenues:
-> Facebook
-> Twitter
-> Tumbler
-> Lindedin

(or two or more of them, entirely up to you).

Hit the link at the top or bottom of this message and you can support with whichever social media tool you'd prefer to use...the program will walk you through the process of registering you for this contest and promo.

And thank you for your support!

--->>> HEADTALKER CAMPAIGN + CHANCE TO WIN $20.00 GIVEAWAY <<<---


message 13: by Shereen (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments This book is in a Goodreads giveaway of a print copy that began today and ends in 2 weeks (Wednesday, Sept. 2nd).

A Regency fantasy romance - with a determined librarian, a wizard in hiding, and a tall ship in peril...come climb aboard the last fairy tale!

A Perfect Curse - Goodread's Giveaway

A Perfect Curse
A Perfect Curse (The Rue Alliance, #3) by Shereen Vedam


message 14: by Shereen (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments FIRST 5 STAR REVIEW for the last book in this Regency fantasy series.


Warning: This review does contain a few spoilers: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My favorite bit: "The legend of the Huntsman and the story that surrounds it was enchanting. I found myself wishing on more than on occasion that it was true..."

A Perfect Curse
A Perfect Curse (The Rue Alliance, #3) by Shereen Vedam


message 15: by Shereen (last edited Sep 01, 2015 06:47AM) (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments Head's up...this giveaway ENDs Sep 2nd.

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

A Perfect Curse
A Perfect Curse (The Rue Alliance, #3) by Shereen Vedam


message 16: by Shereen (new)

Shereen Vedam | 146 comments Ever wondered what life was like aboard a tall ship?

Then check out this blog post:

All Aboard! A Spell for Safe Sea Travel during Regency Times

Chance to win a Kindle copy of this book
(historical fantasy romance - inspired by Snow White):

A Perfect Curse
A Perfect Curse (The Rue Alliance #3) by Shereen Vedam


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